What metal tracks do in a framing system

EBS Global manufactures metal tracks in Barrie, Ontario, for walls, ceilings and partitions.

Metal tracks are the horizontal channels that position and secure vertical studs at the top and bottom of a wall.

What metal tracks bring to a framing system

• Alignment. Tracks guide the position of the studs and help keep the wall straight.
• Stability. Tracks anchor the studs within the wall assembly.
• Fire performance. Steel tracks are non-combustible.
• Services. Tracks and studs form the framing around routes for wiring and HVAC.

EBS Global metal tracks

Our tracks are made from galvanized steel for corrosion resistance and manufactured to dimensions that fit the specified studs.

We make tracks in several web sizes for interior partitions and load-bearing walls. Our team can discuss custom tracks for a project.

Installing metal tracks

Start by checking that the floor and ceiling surfaces are clean and level, then mark the track positions.

Fasten the tracks, fit the studs into them and make the metal-to-metal connections. Check that the tracks are level and the studs are plumb before continuing with the wall.