Product Application

DriftCorner^® is a simple solution for accommodating lateral drift at the corner of a wall. By positioning 2.625” horizontal slots vertically every 12” on a right angle 6.25”x6.25” stud and including pre-installed step bushings, up to 2” of lateral drift at corners can now be accommodated. Manufactured from mill-certified steel coated G-90, DriftCorner^® may be utilized in either infill or bypass conditions.

Use DriftCorner^® in conjunction with the DriftClip^® or DriftTrak^® series for a complete solution to vertical deflection and lateral movement of the structure. Contact TSN’s Technical Services Team at (888) 474-4876 for design recommendations.

DriftCorner® Value

• Prevents wall separation or collision at building corners during seismic events
• Accommodates orthogonal building drift at corner zones
• Step bushings are all pre-installed
• May be used with a variety of common sheathing components

Important Considerations

Attachment of DriftCorner^® is made with #8 self-drilling screws. If using gypsum board sheathing, place 1.5” x 9” x 43mil (18ga) angle behind the sheathing on each side of the DriftCorner^® to allow for proper screw purchase. TSN will provide the backing angle with DriftCorner^® if requested.

Shown below are two detailed examples of DriftCorner^® application. More details are available for download at www.steelnetwork.com, including those with the backing angle and with other drift products.

DriftCorner^® with angle backing
for screw attachment
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