ClarkWestern

Why Clarkwestern RedHeader Ro™
Rough opening System

ClarkWestern Building Systems is proud to bring you this innovative labor saving system that reduces the number of framing components required to frame a rough opening and significantly reduces the onsite labor to assemble multiple window or door structure.. up to 50%!

Just take a look at the Advantages:

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Save Labor on Multiple Openings

  • No More Built-Up Jambs.
  • Replace Lay-in & Boxed Headers.
  • Adjustable Drop’N Lock™ Clip.
  • Flat Surface for Drywall Finish.
  • Reduces Material Pieces, Weight and Screws.
  • Insulation Installs Quicker.
  • Headers are Pre-Cut to Length and Marked RED to Identify Easily.
  • SAVES LABOR – In Installation and Handling.

Construction Advantages:

  • Eliminates and/or Minimizes Built-Up Jambs and Headers.
  • Reduces Material Pieces, Weight and Screws.
  • The Header Quickly Drops into the Drop’N Lock™ Clip.
  • Drop’N Lock™ Clip’s Adjustment Slots Allows for Vertical Field Adjustments Before Fully Attaching Clip to Jamb Stud.
  • Drop’N Lock™ Clip Width and Narrower Header Reduces Material Build-Up that Pushes Out the Gypsum Board, Therefore Helping Eliminate Additional Corner Bead Taping Costs.
  • Eliminates Capped Members Allowing Drywall Screws to Drive Through Only One Thickness of Material.
  • Header Stud Allows for Easier Fit of Rigid Insulation Without Additional Cutting.
  • Opened Jamb Stud Does Not Require Pre-Insulating.
  • Headers are Marked RED to Identify Easily in the Field.
  • SAVES LABOR in Installation and Handling!

Design Advantages:

CWD & Technical Services are Here to Support You

  • Drop’N Lock™ Clip is ICC Tested for Vertical and Horizontal Loads.
  • Use our RedHeader ROTM Sizing Sheet Attached for Quick Preliminary Sizing from ClarkWestern’s Technical Department Allowing You to See the Advantages of Using the Opening System Compared to the Typical Systems.

CWD Gold Seal™ Engineering Service

  • CWD Engineering Service Offers a Complete Shop Drawing Package Using the RedHeader RO™ Framing System Simplifying The Submittal Process.
  • Contact CWD Toll Free at 1-877-832-3206.