What is this metal beam support called?

[darkostoj]

Hey guys, doing some work on my building and need to order some of these pieces. I have no idea what they are called, or how to even start looking for them.

Anybody have any pointers on what they are called, or how to find them?

Thanks!

 

[archtimb]

Tough without something to scale it to. Hat Channel or Acoustic Channel it looks like to me. Not really suited to be outside

 

[Sevenhills1952]

Yes size would be good. First glance it looks like those you see at loading docks.
Maybe more pictures of whole building, a yardstick next to it?

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[darkostoj]

Its used to hold on some metal facade pieces on the outside of a building.

It is 2" tall and 3" wide

 

[Mattlt]

Looks like a post for a road sign.

 

[LeeG]

It looks like it is called Hat formed steel.

https://mpmetals.com/hats

 

[Chris705]

I’ll second or third the hat channel name. Like metal studs different sizes and thickness (gauges) are available.

 

[bczygan]

A girt.

Bill

 

[tymbo]

rub rail

 

[jlipper81]

Hat track

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[jlipper81]

They stock it at Home Depot.

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[Sawdust_]

Regular hat channel is going to be very light gauge and probably different dimensions. Are you using this to attach something else to the outside or is it a rubrail. Will it be covered when in use?

 

[ZRX61]

Looks just like the channel we use around there to brace roll-up garage doors.

 

[Dustball]

Its used to hold on some metal facade pieces on the outside of a building.

It is 2" tall and 3" wide

Looks like it's called a carrier rail.

Or a top hat-

 

[Steve.S]

That looks like hat section sign post, except that yours doesn't have as many mounting holes. Sign post is plenty durable for outside use. I found this on a Google search:

https://www.tapconet.com/product/u-channel-sign-posts

 

[lmalcomb]

Looks like a post for a road sign.

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I have found them to be sold at scrap yards at times.