Nov 18 2009
It is now easier and safer to use light-gage steel stud framing. For the first time, the ICC Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) has issued an evaluation report confirming an engineered header system meets the requirements of the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and 2007 California Building Code (CBC). The recently issued ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1765 applies to the ProX Header by Brady Construction Innovations.
Headers are used over door and window openings in walls and partitions. Traditional headers and sills in metal stud framing require engineering calculations meeting the design loads of each project Now, ProX Headers can be easily selected and referenced in the specifications and on the plan sheets directly by using the ICC-ES report number. While traditional headers had to be field fabricated from multiple pieces of track and stud, ProX Header is one-piece factory fabricated and simply snaps-into-place for faster and more economical installations.
ICC-ES President Mark Johnson explains that, "Brady Construction Innovations can now reference the evaluation report to assure building officials and the building industry that ProX Header meets building code requirements." ICC has thoroughly examined ProX Header test reports, calculations, quality control methods, and other factors to ensure code compliance.
"We are extremely pleased to have earned our ICC-ES report," says Todd Brady, president of Brady Construction Innovations. He continues, "ProX Headers are already specified for many government facilities, hospitals, schools, office buildings and other projects types. Now, architects and engineers can have even greater confidence when specifying and inspecting our products."
He adds that contractors also benefit from the engineered headers: "They eliminate the time and cost of assembly and welding, can be installed faster, and make it easier to achieve a more attractive [flatter] drywall finish."
Source: http://www.proxheader.com/