The Simpson BA1.56/14 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a cost-effective structural connector purpose-built for 1 1/2 in. x 14 in. engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber framing applications. Part of the Simpson BA series, this hanger is designed to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood, making it a versatile choice for residential and light commercial floor and roof framing. Built from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish, it delivers durable corrosion resistance alongside design flexibility through minimum and maximum nailing options.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - provides increased stiffness, improving structural rigidity under load without requiring additional reinforcement
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners, simplifying installation and reducing material costs
• Minimum and maximum nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands, whereas maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving engineers and framers design versatility for a wider range of applications
• 12-gauge steel construction - delivers the structural strength needed to support engineered wood products at higher load capacities than typical light-gauge hangers
• G90 zinc galvanized coating - provides extra corrosion resistance, making this hanger a reliable long-term choice in environments where moisture exposure is a concern
• Available to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members - top flanges may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and opened or closed up to 30 deg., with skews supported up to 45 deg., adapting to complex framing geometries without sacrificing performance

Why This Product

• Engineered wood and solid sawn lumber compatibility - the BA1.56/14 is specifically designed to handle higher loads with engineered wood products while still performing reliably with solid sawn lumber, making it a single solution for mixed framing systems
• No web stiffeners needed - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord and prevents joist rotation on its own, cutting down on additional hardware and labor at the job site
• Scalable load capacity through nailing - the ability to adjust load performance simply by increasing nailing density means one hanger model can serve both moderate and demanding structural requirements without swapping components
• Built-in corrosion protection - the G90 zinc galvanized finish meets the demands of framing environments where long-term durability and resistance to moisture-related degradation are essential considerations

Specifications

• Model Number: BA1.56/14
• Member Size: 1-1/2 in. x 14 in.
• W (in.): 1-9/16
• H (in.): 14
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Gauge: 12
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product (EWP) framing connections requiring top-flange hanger support
• Solid sawn lumber joist-to-header connections at medium load levels
• Residential and light commercial floor and roof framing systems
• Applications where joist rotation resistance is required without the use of web stiffeners

Installation

Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist. Minimum nailing achieves moderate load capacity; maximum nailing unlocks higher allowable loads for demanding applications.

Options

• Other widths are available; specify W dimension (the minimum W dimension is 1 9/16").
  
• For modified hangers, fastener quantity listed in tables may need to increase depending on joist size, skew and slope. All modified hangers are 12 ga.
• Hangers may be modified for slopes and/or skews up to 45 deg.. The top flanges may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and may be open or closed up to 30 deg.. See Modifications and Associated Load Reductions under Specifications
• Contact us for Customizations and Special orders