A-1 ALLOYS
A-1 ALLOYS INC.
3330 Beyer Bl. #F
San Diego, CA, 92173
Phone: 1-800-266-2569
Fax: (619) 591-2198
Email: a1sales@a1alloys.com
Website: www.birdprecision.com
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The HDS® Framing System is a high-performance, cost-effective, multipurpose, heavy-duty framing stud for headers, jambs, posts and built-up tube truss chords and webs. The superior strength and carrying capacity of the HDS® Framing System means higher performance with fewer members. It means eliminating box beam headers, nesting track and stud for posts and jambs, and eliminating multi-member built-up truss chords and webs. It also means improved finish quality by eliminating excessive material and screw head buildup around doors and windows.
HDS® Interior and Exterior Framing Systems
HDS® Interior and Exterior Framing Systems - Dimensions
Unit of Measure
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Item #

Item Name

Thickness

Design Thickness

Depth

Area

HDS3-20-3-5/8 N/A HDS® 0.445 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 20 gauge33 mil N/A 0.0346 in N/A 3-5/8 in N/A 0.445 in²
HDS3-20-4 N/A HDS® 0.574 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 18 gauge43 mil N/A 0.0346 in N/A 4 in N/A 0.574 in²
HDS3-20-6 N/A HDS® 0.715 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 16 gauge54 mil N/A 0.0346 in N/A 6 in N/A 0.715 in²
HDS3-20-8 N/A HDS® 0.888 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 14 gauge68 mil N/A 0.0346 in N/A 8 in N/A 0.888 in²
HDS3-18-3-5/8 N/A HDS® 1.239 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 12 gauge97 mil N/A 0.0451 in N/A 3-5/8 in N/A 1.239 in²
HDS3-18-4 N/A HDS® 0.458 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 20 gauge33 mil N/A 0.0451 in N/A 4 in N/A 0.458 in²
HDS3-18-6 N/A HDS® 0.591 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 18 gauge43 mil N/A 0.0451 in N/A 6 in N/A 0.591 in²
HDS3-18-8 N/A HDS® 0.736 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 16 gauge54 mil N/A 0.0451 in N/A 8 in N/A 0.736 in²
HDS5-16-3-5/8 N/A HDS® 0.914 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 14 gauge68 mil N/A 0.0566 in N/A 3-5/8 in N/A 0.914 in²
HDS5-16-4 N/A HDS® 1.277 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 12 gauge97 mil N/A 0.0566 in N/A 4 in N/A 1.277 in²
HDS5-16-6 N/A HDS® 0.610 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 20 gauge33 mil N/A 0.0566 in N/A 6 in N/A 0.610 in²
HDS5-16-8 N/A HDS® 0.788 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 18 gauge43 mil N/A 0.0566 in N/A 8 in N/A 0.788 in²
HDS5-14-3-5/8 N/A HDS® 0.984 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 16 gauge54 mil N/A 0.0713 in N/A 3-5/8 in N/A 0.984 in²
HDS5-14-4 N/A HDS® 1.226 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 14 gauge68 mil N/A 0.0713 in N/A 4 in N/A 1.226 in²
HDS5-14-6 N/A HDS® 1.722 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 12 gauge97 mil N/A 0.0713 in N/A 6 in N/A 1.722 in²
HDS5-14-8 N/A HDS® 0.679 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 20 gauge33 mil N/A 0.0713 in N/A 8 in N/A 0.679 in²
HDS5-12-3-5/8 N/A HDS® 0.878 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 18 gauge43 mil N/A 0.1017 in N/A 3-5/8 in N/A 0.878 in²
HDS5-12-4 N/A HDS® 1.097 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 16 gauge54 mil N/A 0.1017 in N/A 4 in N/A 1.097 in²
HDS5-12-6 N/A HDS® 1.369 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 14 gauge68 mil N/A 0.1017 in N/A 6 in N/A 1.369 in²
HDS5-12-8 N/A HDS® 1.926 Square Inch (in²) Area Interior and Exterior Framing System N/A 12 gauge97 mil N/A 0.1017 in N/A 8 in N/A 1.926 in²
Unit of Measure
1