Product data, sections and gauges
EBS manufactures cold-formed steel in Barrie, Ontario, rolling its own sections in-house. The data below is published so a section can be checked against a specification without a phone call.
Cold-Formed Steel Product Data
Product lines with their engineering sections, the gauge and thickness chart, section geometry, developed coil widths and design basis. Dimensional and finish data only.
Gauge, thickness & shop colour code
| Gauge | Thickness (in) | Thickness (mm) | Shop colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ga | 0.018" | 0.45 mm | #8194AB |
| 20 ga | 0.033" | 0.88 mm | #FFFFFF |
| 18 ga | 0.043" | 1.09 mm | #F3D000 |
| 16 ga | 0.054" | 1.44 mm | #4F9E44 |
| 14 ga | 0.068" | 1.81 mm | #E2902B |
| 12 ga | 0.097" | 2.46 mm | #D23F2C |
Section geometry
| Web depth | Flange | Return lip | Gauges rolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3⅝" | 1.63" | 0.81" | 20, 18 |
| 6" | 1.63" / 2.5" | 0.81" / 1.25" | 18, 16, 14, 12 |
| 8" | 1.63" / 2.5" | 0.81" / 1.25" | 18, 16, 14, 12 |
| 10" | 1.63" / 2.5" | 0.81" / 1.25" | 18, 16, 14, 12 |
| 12" | 1.63" / 2.5" | 0.81" / 1.25" | 18, 16, 14, 12 |
Flange 1.63" (41.3 mm) with 0.81" (20.6 mm) return lip; flange 2.5" (63.5 mm) with 1.25" (31.8 mm) return lip. Specify as web × flange × gauge.
Design basis
| Standard | Governs | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| NBCC 2020 | Building-code compliance, Limit States Design | National Research Council Canada |
| CSA S136-20 | Cold-formed steel structural design, Limit States Design | CSA Group |
EBS asserts design conformance to these two Canadian standards. Data is current at the issue date shown above and subject to change; confirm with EBS before use in a tender.
Specifications by product line
Prefabricated Panels Flagship system
Engineered cold-formed steel wall systems, built in our plant.
| Wall gauge | 12–25 ga load + non-load-bearing |
| Truss gauge | 12 ga long clear spans |
| Truss spacing | 2'-0" or 4'-0" o.c. floor truss |
| Floor depth | 205 mm / 8" hollowcore concrete plank |
| Floor span | 9 m / 30 ft hollowcore concrete plank |
| Fire rating | 2-hour hollowcore concrete plank |
| Acoustic | STC 55 hollowcore concrete plank |
Applications: Mid-rise multi-family · Commercial mid-rise · Modular residential & education · Post-disaster reconstruction
Product pageMetal Studs Framing member
Cold-formed steel C-studs for load and non-load-bearing walls.
| Profile | C-section / U-channel |
| Gauge range | 12–25 ga |
| Finish | Galvanized |
| Use | Load + non-load-bearing |
Applications: Interior partitions · Exterior load-bearing walls · Ceilings and soffits · High-rise residential, commercial, industrial
Product pageMetal Track Framing member
Top and bottom track to anchor stud framing.
| Profile | T or U-channel |
| Gauge range | 12–25 ga |
| Finish | Galvanized |
| Pairs with | Metal Studs |
Applications: Floor and ceiling track · Top of slab · Door and window framing
Product pageFurring Channels Finishing member
Hat-shaped channels for level finishes over uneven walls.
| Profile | Hat / F-shape |
| Use | Wall + ceiling finishing |
| Finish | Galvanized |
| Installs over | CMU, concrete, framing |
Applications: Drywall over masonry / concrete · Insulation cavity creation · Acoustic treatment · Renovation over uneven walls
Product pageCarrying Channels Ceiling system
Primary support members for suspended ceiling grids.
| Profile | U-channel |
| Use | Primary ceiling support |
| Finish | Galvanized |
| Pairs with | Furring Channels |
Applications: Acoustic tile ceilings · Gypsum board ceilings · Architectural soffits · Panel ceiling systems
Product pageMetal Roof Sheets Roofing system
Profiled roofing in three configurations.
| Profiles | Corrugated · Standing seam · Shingle |
| Materials | Steel · Aluminum · Copper |
| Finish | Pre-painted / coated |
| Application | Residential + commercial |
Applications: Pitched residential roofs · Industrial / agricultural buildings · Modern commercial architecture · Warehouse and storage structures
Product pageMetal Wall Cladding Envelope system
Cold-formed steel cladding, 250 mm module at 0.7 mm.
| Material | Cold-formed steel |
| Profiles | Profiled / formed / flat |
| Finish | Pre-painted / coated |
| Module | 250 mm panel |
Applications: Commercial facades · Industrial envelopes · Residential accent walls · Rainscreen systems
Product pageRoof Deck Structural decking
B-Deck and N-Deck for commercial roof and floor systems.
| Profiles | B-Deck · N-Deck |
| Use | Structural roof + floor decking |
| Finish | Galvanized G90 or light zinc coat A25 |
| Pairs with | Insulation + membrane |
Applications: Commercial flat roofs · Institutional roofs · Industrial buildings · Mixed-use mid-rise
Product pageB-Deck (1.5") Roof deck variant
1.5" rib profile for standard commercial roof and floor decks.
| Rib depth | 1.5 in / 38 mm |
| Gauge range | 16, 18, 20, 22 ga |
| Use | Roof + light floor deck |
| Finish | Galvanized G90 or light zinc coat A25 |
| Span class | Low- to mid-rise |
| Lengths | Custom |
Applications: Roofing systems · Light composite floors · Mezzanine systems · Retrofit projects
Product pageN-Deck (3") Roof deck variant
3" deep profile for long spans and heavy-load decking.
| Rib depth | 3 in / 76 mm |
| Gauge range | 16, 18, 20, 22 ga |
| Use | Long-span structural deck |
| Finish | Galvanized G90 or light zinc coat A25 |
| Span class | High-rise + industrial |
| Lengths | Custom |
Applications: High-rise buildings · Warehouses + industrial · Mezzanines and bridge decks · Heavy-load floors
Product pageNot published yet
These are the documents specifiers ask for that EBS does not publish today. They are listed here rather than omitted. Where a document depends on testing or third-party verification, we will not estimate it. If you need any of them for a live project, contact us and we will tell you exactly where it stands.
- Load, span and limiting-height tables: these require limit-states values under CSA S136-20.
- Safety data sheets: sourced from the coil supplier and galvanizer.
- Fire-rated assembly listings: these require a tested and listed assembly.
- Acoustic test reports: these require a tested assembly.
- CAD connection details and guide specifications: not currently offered.
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