Abstract: A vertical thermal C shaped metallic stud having a web with a pair of spaced apart generally parallel legs extending therefrom forming surfaces to receive exterior and interior wall structures. At least one of said legs including an upset struck outwardly from the leg to act as the bearing surface for wall material to be affixed thereto, so that a thermal space is created between the stud and wall material to prevent transfer or lessen the transfer of ambient exterior air temperature by thermal conductivity to the interior of a building using the thermal C shaped studs.

Abstract: A vertical movement clip and C stud system wherein there is provided a generally U shaped clip secured to a building support structure having a clip web portion and two legs projecting from said web with stiffing members and a slot projecting through said clip web and into said legs with the web on one side of said slot being on an offset plane from the web on the opposite side of said slot, and a C stud adapted to interfit with said clip to allow vertical movement of said stud yet prevent outward horizontal movement of said C stud. Said C stud is adapted to receive a non-load bearing exterior finish building panel.