Rockfon Chicago Metallic is expanding its suspended drywall grid systems with a new offering: Spanfast. The new product provides easier, faster, consistent, high-quality installation and contributes to greater overall performance.

Rockfon put this product to the test and it surpassed industry expectations. The Spanfast main runner spans up to 9 feet without the need for a hanger wire.

It also features a pre-notched wall channel to quickly lock main runners into place.

The product offers design flexibility and a top-tier experience for contractors and installers, which they can also deliver to their clients. The Spanfast system improves efficiency and decreases labor costs.

New and improved features include:

• An improved unsupported span of 9 feet
• A patented screw stop
• Increased strength, load and span capacities
  • 17 percent increased heights – 1.5 inches to 1.801 inches
• New and improved bulb design and a 15 percent height increase
• A double-stitched web
• Improved installation
  • An eight percent increased face width – 1.375 inches to 1.5 inches
  • A pre-notched wall channel to quickly lock main runners into place
• Taller profiles for mains and cross tees
• Sustainable – minimum 25 percent recycled content and 100 percent locally recyclable
• Meets Class-A flame spread rating in accordance with ASTM standard E84

Rockfon Chicago Metallic Spanfast is perfect for a wide variety of commercial applications and designed for versatility. The product is ideal for small or narrow rooms, corridors and hallways.