Hat Channel
Structural Hat Channel / Furring Channel
Structural hat channel, also known as furring channel, is most often used for metal framing applications. Our structural hat channel has a G90 galvanized metal coating for maximum anti-corrosion protection, is resistant to fire and completely safe from termites. Hat channel is an excellent alternative to wood framing and is stronger, more durable and easier to install, and is perfectly straight to start out with.
APPLICATION: Roof Framing, Wall/Ceiling Framing
MORE INFO: Metal Storage & Maintenance, KSM Colors, KSM Gauges
Structural Hat Channel / Furring Channel
Structural hat channel, also known as furring channel, is most often used for metal framing applications. Our structural hat channel has a G90 galvanized metal coating for maximum anti-corrosion protection, is resistant to fire and completely safe from termites. Hat channel is an excellent alternative to wood framing and is stronger, more durable and easier to install, and is perfectly straight to start out with.
APPLICATION: Roof Framing, Wall/Ceiling Framing
MORE INFO: Metal Storage & Maintenance, KSM Gauges
⚠️ Disclaimer: Colors may not appear accurate when viewed through a screen; request color samples in person for accurate color viewing.
Painted Hat Channel
For more decorative applications, our hat channel is also available in all Koop Sheet Metal colors. Painted hat channel is an elegant and durable alternative to chain link or wooden fencing. Also available with picket tips, painted hat channel makes for an attractive upgrade from the traditional wooden picket fence.
APPLICATION: Fencing, Decorative Applications
MORE INFO: Metal Storage & Maintenance, KSM Colors, Kynar 500, KSM Gauges
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Product Specifications
| Height | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5in / 3.81cm | 3.5in / 8.89cm | Custom Length |
Thickness / Color Sheet
| Millimeters / Gauge | Unpainted Coatings | Siliconized Polyester Colors | Kynar 500 Colors | Textured/Patterned Coatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .39mm / 28g | – | – | – | Wood Pattern, Traditional Wood |
| .47mm / 26g | Galvanized | Brick Red, Sand, Light Blue, Aqua Green, Chocolate Brown, White | Forest Green, Pine Green, Royal Blue, Charcoal Gray, Deep Red | Anticato Wood Pattern, Dark Mahogany, Anticato Wood Pattern (Embossed), Black (Embossed), Silver |
| .60mm / 24g | – | Harbour Blue, Kelly Green, Sand, Brick Red | White, Clay Red | – |
| .77mm / 22g | – | Chocolate Brown | – | – |
| .93mm / 20g | Galvanized (Structural) | – | – | – |
| 1.21 mm / 18g | Galvanized (Structural) | – | – | – |
Note: Some other companies will market their material claiming misleading gauges. For an accurate breakdown of Koop Sheet Metal gauge measurements, please visit our gauge conversion chart here: Gauge Conversion Chart