Framing Channel Substructural Component

Straight, strong, and dependable support for framed openings.

McElroy Metal’s framing channels provide clean, rigid alignment for framed openings and structural transitions in metal building systems. Their cold-formed shape delivers reliable performance around doors, windows, louvers, and mechanical penetrations, while offering broad compatibility with other substructural members.

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Framing Channel Substructural Component Specs at a Glance

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Common Uses:

Web Dimensions:

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Material:

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Optional Features:

Cold-formed framing channel section

Door and window framing, equipment openings, penetrations, and structural transitions

2 ½”

1 ⅜”

16 GA

High-strength structural steel, ASTM A653 or equivalent

Galvanized (G90)

3’ to 45’

N/A

Framing Channel Substructural Component Ideal Applications

Door and window framing supporting clean openings and secure attachment.
Openings for louvers, vents, or mechanical equipment requiring reliable framing support.
Structural transitions and load-transfer points provide added stability.
Reinforcement around penetrations to maintain structural continuity.
General-purpose framing support across walls and roof assemblies.

Framing Channel Substructural Component Top 3 Benefits

Rigid, Straight, Cold-Formed Design: Provides strong, predictable alignment for framed openings, structural transitions, and attachment points.
Lightweight Yet Strong: Easy to handle while delivering excellent strength-to-weight performance.
Compatible With Other Substructural Members: Works seamlessly with zees, cees, channels, angles, sub-girts, hat channels, and eave struts.

Galvanized Framing Channel Substructural Component

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Notes & Manufacturing Locations

Manufactured in: Houston, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions

The questions below address common considerations and help guide product selection for your project.

What sizes of framing channels are available?

Our standard part has a 2 ½” web with 1 ⅜” return legs on both sides.

Do you offer standard or custom punching on your framing channel substructural components?

Yes. We offer custom punching on products with a material stretch-out greater than 4”. This flexibility allows contractors and fabricators to reduce field drilling, streamline installation, and align hole patterns with project-specific requirements

Is this different from a standard channel?

Yes. Framing channels are specifically used around openings and transitions where straight, rigid alignment is required.

Can framing channels be used for load transfer at openings?

Yes. They are commonly used to reinforce and stabilize door, window, and equipment openings.

Do you offer framing channels in both galvanized and red oxide primer?

No. Our framing channel is available in Galvanized G90 only.

Why Choose McElroy Metal

McElroy Metal is an employee-owned manufacturer with more than six decades of experience producing high-quality metal roofing, wall systems, and substructural components. Our nationwide manufacturing and service center network ensures consistent availability, responsive support, and dependable delivery. Built on a culture of craftsmanship and partnership, our products are engineered for long-term durability and trusted performance on projects of every size.