Operable Walls: Steel Supports vs Track

 

We have a new video out on the webs! It's all about how we install track. 

Operable walls typically have two mobilizations, as we call it. The first mobilization, the track is installed. The second mobilization, the panels are installed. This videos covers information about how track fits into a new construction building. 

It all starts with the supports. The track has to hang from something. This is typically a steel I beam. Holes are drilled in the flanges matching the pattern on the shop drawings. Our crew then uses hanger rods, nuts, and washers to secure the track at the desired height. As one can imagine, the support structure plays a crucial role in the process. An issue with the supports could mean trouble with track installation or years down the line.