Drywall Grid System Saves Time, Reduces Costs

SpanFast™ drywall grid system, offering faster installation and reduced need for wire hangers, is now available from Chicago Metallic Corporation.

A heavy-duty drywall grid designed specifically for corridor applications, SpanFast features wall tracks with Chicago Metallic's lock-in tabs that quickly and firmly engage runners, both at top and bottom. The Wall Track lock-in tabs along with Variable Placement Clips for cross runners speed installation and contribute to the system's robust construction. When compared to standard drywall grid, SpanFast also reduces the number of hanger wires needed at spans greater than 7'.

The SpanFast drywall grid system was developed for use in hotels, villas, suites, dorms, condominiums, apartments, restrooms, town homes, and multi-unit housing.

Faster Installation, Reduced Cost
SpanFast drywall grid can decrease the time required to install drywall in narrow areas. Wall tracks feature pre-indexed 8” O.C. modules that eliminate most measuring and allow contractors to “pull tape” just once for quick installation. Field-cut cross runners attach firmly to the corridor-spanning runners with a variable placement clip to give installers the flexibility to adapt to various ceiling configurations to include items like light fixtures or air diffusers. Finally, the heavy duty construction of the entire system resists roll-over during installation.

Brian Valdez, product manager, explains, "SpanFast was designed specifically with installers and builders in mind. The runners are manufactured of commercial-quality, hot-dipped galvanized steel, so the system is strong and durable. Builders and building owners will also prefer SpanFast because it reduces--and sometimes even eliminates--hanger wires."