A metal beam formed with a wide flat web and two perpendicular flanges extending from one side. It is widely used in steel framing for lintels, wall studs, and bracing where a flat mounting surface is needed on the back side. Because it is asymmetrical, it is prone to twisting under heavy loads compared to an I-beam.
Heard on the job
Weld a piece of channel across that opening to carry the masonry load.
Also heard as
- C-channel
- parallel flange channel