Tips about Furring Hat Channel

What Is A Furring Channel?



Furring is a technique used to level out walls and ceilings with furring channels. A hat channel is a hat-shaped aluminum channel used to fur out a wall, masonry wall, or ceiling to provide a corrosion-resistant framing component. Hat channels and Z channels are often used by masons and builders to level uneven walls or ceiling. An added benefit of the aluminum channel is that they protect your interior and exterior framing applications from fire, moisture, and corrosion.



Metal Furring Channel

Aluminum hat channels and metal furring channels are required to be installed to keep the building structurally sound and prevent any sources of unevenness in the installation of walls and ceilings. Aluminum channels provide a quick, simple, and cost-effective way to level out walls and ceilings for finishing. Hat channels and z channels are two common types of metal furring channels used in construction and remodeling projects. Aluminum hat channels and aluminum z channels are completely resistant to fire, moisture, and corrosion.

Furring Channel Material Comparison

Aluminum

• Will not rust, resists mold, warping, splitting, and corrosion
• Lightweight
• Affordable
• Easy installation
• Extremely durable (longest product lifetime)
• Protects against the spread of fire
• Easily customizable

Steel

• Often requires additional coating
• More expensive
• Lower fire-resistance rating
• 3x the weight of aluminum
• Prone to rust and corrosion