Longboard manufactures premium interior & exterior aluminum building products in a wide range of woodgrain, solid color, specialty & custom finishes.
The HITCH™ Cladding Attachment System is a modular solution offering thermally broken and intermittent structural attachment options for rain screen cladding across various exterior wall assemblies. Combining strength, flexibility and thermal performance, it sets a new standard in the industry.
Designed with integrated thermal breaks at the head and foot, the system minimizes thermal energy transfer into the substructure or building. This improves overall energy efficiency, reduces heat loss and helps maintain consistent interior temperatures.
At standard 32″ by 48″ spacing, the HITCH™ clip and girt system achieves up to 94% thermal efficiency. High-performance isolators and materials reduce surface contact and energy transfer while creating dissimilar contact interactions, enhancing durability and long-term performance.
Compatible with a range of exterior finishes, this system simplifies installation while ensuring structural integrity. By reducing thermal bridging and optimizing energy efficiency, it supports sustainable building practices without compromising design or durability.
Product specifications:
- Premium construction, durably designed for a service life of 50+ years.
- High-tensile aluminum, stainless steel, & galvalume steel for improved structural performance.
- Modular, adaptable system, telescopically adjustable up to 1".
- Supports vertical & horizontal girt designs, and one- or two-layer girt assemblies.
- High structural capacity for heavy cladding loads up to 15 psf under high wind & seismic conditions.
- Accommodates continuous exterior insulation (1"–16" thick) for > R-60 walls.
- Thermally broken attachment system with >90% thermal efficiency.
- Cost-effective, quick to install, and compatible with masonry, concrete, wood, and steel stud structures.
- Independently certified by the Passive House Institute as an Advanced Component Façade Anchor for Cool, Temperate Climate Zones.
Variations:
| Standard | HD | HD+ |
| 1”- 2.5” Exterior Insulation Accommodation | 3”-16” Exterior Insulation Accommodation | 6”-16” Exterior Insulation Accommodation |
| 6-7.5 psf Deadload Capacity @ 35 psf wind load, assuming clip spacing of 32” x 48” | 3.5 – 16.5 psf Deadload Capacity @ 35 psf wind load, assuming clip spacing of 32” x 48” | 9.5-14 psf Deadload Capacity @ 35 psf wind load, assuming clip spacing of 32” x 48” |
Precision Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
All Longboard products are designed, manufactured, powder-coated, sublimated, packaged and shipped from their 350,000 sq. ft. facility in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. The vertically integrated production process ensures unmatched precision, consistency and quality, resulting in exceptionally durable and low-maintenance products.
