Lateral
Systems

LEADING IN LATERAL

NO OTHER SYSTEM
STACKS UP

The MiTek® Lateral Systems line is the only complete set of lateral force resisting products that meet all needs of the light-frame wood construction industry; from single family homes to multifamily complexes. The strength, stiffness, and ductility of the lateral load spectrum of solutions help maximize window and door openings without compromising structural integrity.

  • Greater architectural freedom.
  • Speed, quality, and cost-efficiency are attainable
  • Trade friendly – and preferred by the trades!
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The Complete Line of Lateral Solutions


Projects

South San Francisco Multifamily

South San Francisco Project – From well behind to 6 Weeks Early

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Project One

See how this wood-framed, multifamily project reduced cycle time to avoid schedule delays by incorporating the MiTek Cold-Formed Steel lateral system.

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Encanto at Dos Lagos

Cost-effective solutions from MiTek Lateral Systems and Structural Connectors contributed greatly to the success of a 1,200-apartment, 47-unit luxury multifamily development.

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Encanto at Dos Lagos

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Lateral Systems Solutions

CFS Picture Frame

The new, stackable cold formed steel frame makes larger windows possible in multi-story construction by distributing compression over more wall length while providing lateral load resistance and uplift forces over multiple floors.

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CFS Moment Frame

This new pre-engineered, pre-manufactured Moment Frame is designed for narrow wall lengths with high capacities at big cost savings over structural steel. It’s a standardized frame that is easy to ship, install, and inspect.

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Shear Wall System

The Shear Wall 9″ Panel is the most cost-effective, and narrowest prefabricated shear wall panel in the industry.

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Shear Wall System

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Special Moment Frame

A state-of-the-art, pre-fabricated, pre-engineered system with SidePlate® moment connection technology.

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Special Moment Frame

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Tie-Down System

Used in multi-story buildings to transfer uplift tension forces caused by earthquake and wind loading to the foundation.

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Tie-Down System

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Brace Frame

The Brace Frame resists lateral loads in both tension and compression.

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Brace Frame

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