Furring Zee Substructural Component

Lightweight spacing and alignment support for metal wall and roof assemblies.

McElroy Metal’s furring zees provide consistent spacing, alignment, and attachment support for wall and roof assemblies in both new construction and retrofit applications. Their lightweight, cold-formed shape makes them easy to handle while delivering excellent stability behind metal panels and other cladding systems.

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Furring Zee 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 furring zee section

Panel furring, leveling, ventilation spacing, and attachment substrate

1 ¾”

16 GA

High-strength structural steel, ASTM A653 or equivalent

Galvanized (G90)

3’ to 30’

N/A

Furring Zee Substructural Component Ideal Applications

Panel attachment support for wall and roof systems.
Creating ventilation space behind cladding to promote airflow and moisture management.
Leveling uneven surfaces during retrofit projects.
Mounting substrate for metal panels, trim, or accessories.
Thermal break or standoff in insulated wall and roof assemblies.

Furring Zee Substructural Component Top 3 Benefits

Lightweight, Cold-Formed Shape: Easy to handle while providing reliable spacing and stability behind panels.
Consistent Panel Alignment: Helps create a flat, uniform substrate for metal wall or roof installation.
Compatible With Multiple Systems: Works cleanly with McElroy wall panels, substructural members, trim components, and retrofit solutions.

Galvanized Furring Zee 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 is a furring zee used for?

It creates spacing, alignment, and attachment support behind wall and roof panels, especially in retrofit or uneven-surface applications

Are furring zees structural members?

They are generally considered light-gauge secondary support members used for spacing and alignment rather than primary structural framing.

Do you offer standard or custom punching on your furring zee 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.

Do you offer multiple depths and gauges?

No. We offer our furring zees in one size: 1 ¾” x 1 ¾”.

Are they compatible with all McElroy wall panels?

Absolutely. furring zees are commonly used behind a wide range of McElroy wall and retrofit systems.

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.