ClarkDietrich · Backing Connections
Danback® Flexible Wood Backing
Quote requiredProvides extra screw pullout strength for heavy-duty backing applications
Danback provides superior connection shear and pullout strength to support and meet even some of the heaviest loading conditions. Simply snap, flex and screw Danback into place. The original hinge design actually flexes around the stud and snaps into place for a perfect fit-every time. Perfect backing system for: Wood Backing is fire retardant, pressure-treated wood that is chemically treated to reduce flamespread and smoke development. Fire retardant wood is Class A fire retardant ; EPA registered, and complies with all national codes including the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC). Evaluation Report Service found that the wood backing material complies with requirements for fire retardant treated wood described in the International Building Codes (IBC & IRC). Danback flexible wood backing is available with FSC®-certified lumber and may contribute LEED® points to your project. Trimmables available for off-module spacing in bulk quantity.
- Material
- 3/4" CDX Doug Fir D-Blaze® or FlamePRO® fire-retardant treated wood
- Dimensions
- 5-1/8" x 48" (130mm x 1219mm)
- Packaging
- (250) pieces per skid
- Packaging
- 250 pieces per skid
- Width
- 5-1/8"
- Length
- 48"
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Product Data & Ordering Information
4 codes. Every figure is ClarkDietrich's published data.Codes are what ClarkDietrich publishes as available, not a promise of local stock — tell the desk the connection you have and we'll confirm what's on a shelf. A code with no sheet of its own can be generated from ClarkDietrich SubmittalPro ↗.
Product Highlights
- Provides extra screw pullout strength for heavy-duty backing applications
- Available in 48” sections, for either 16“ or 24” on-center framing
- Meets all specifications for commercial and residential applications
- Handrails
- Baseboards
- Door Jambs and Wood Trim
- Cabinets and Vanities
- Ceiling and Crown Moldings
- U.S. Patent No. 6,705,056 of Daniel W. Tollenaar
- Danback® is a trademark of Daniel W. Tollenaar.
- D-Blaze® is a registered trademark of Viance, LLC.
- FlamePRO® is a registered trademark of Koppers Performance Chemicals, Inc.
- * = fire-treated plywood.
- ** = FSC-certified lumber available on request, which can contribute to LEED® points on your project. Contact ClarkDietrich LEED professionals at 888-437-3244 for more information. FSC chain-of-custody # BV-COC-008121
- Product weight: 5.114 lbs. / piece
Installation
INSTALLATION:Snap starter edge into the open side of the stud flange.Hint: Start with the first full bay. Use Danback Trimmables for off-module bays.Flex Danback flexible wood backing around stud flange using the flexible connector plate.Repeat the process.Overlap connector plates when using in long backing runs.Secure each plate to the stud flange using (3) #8 wafer head/pan head screws. Place one screw at the center and one screw 1/2" from top and bottom of the plate edge.DanBack Catalog Pages and Installation Guide
Documents
Served straight from ClarkDietrich so you always get the current revision. Each code's own submittal sheet is on its row in the table above.
- SustainabilityPROSustainability
- Danback® Flexible Wood Backing Plate Catalog PageCatalog page
- FRT D-BlazeDocument
- FRT FlamePRODocument
- SDS DanbackSafety data sheet
- AISI S100-16 (2020) w/S2-20Code report
- SDS For ASTM A1003 Steel Framing ProductsSafety data sheet
- AIA / CEUDocument
- CAD Details LibraryCAD detail
- Clip Express Product CatalogCatalog page
- Architectural SpecsSpecification
- CAD DetailsCAD detail
CAD Details
1 detail for this connection, each published as a PDF to read and a DWG and DXF to draw with.
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