The Simpson BA1.56/9.5 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a cost-effective connector built for engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing applications. Designed to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, this 12-gauge hanger fits a 1 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. member and offers the design flexibility of minimum and maximum nailing options - making it a practical choice for a wide range of structural framing conditions.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - provides increased stiffness, giving the hanger greater structural rigidity under load
• 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 contractors built-in design versatility
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member configurations - accommodates non-standard framing angles, expanding the range of applications this hanger can serve
• 12-gauge steel construction - delivers the strength needed for medium-to-higher load joist-to-header connections in residential and light commercial framing
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides extra corrosion resistance, helping the hanger hold up in environments where moisture exposure is a concern

Why This Product

• One hanger, two load strategies - the ability to switch between minimum and maximum nailing lets builders and designers scale load capacity to the demands of the specific application without switching to a different product
• Engineered to work harder with engineered wood - while suitable for solid sawn lumber at medium loads, this top-flange hanger is specifically designed to achieve higher load capacities when used with engineered wood products, making it a strong fit for modern framing assemblies
• Eliminates extra hardware at the joist - the full-height joist flange resists rotation directly, so web stiffeners are not required, reducing both labor time and the number of components needed on the job
• Built-in stiffness where it counts - the two-level embossment at the top flange reinforces the connection point, helping maintain structural integrity without relying on additional bracing at the header

Specifications

• Model Number: BA1.56/9.5
• Member Size: 1-1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in.
• W (in.): 1-9/16
• H (in.): 9-1/2
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Gauge: 12
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood framing connections requiring a top-flange hanger
• Solid sawn lumber joist-to-header connections at medium load levels
• Applications requiring design versatility through minimum and maximum nailing configurations
• Framing assemblies where joist rotation resistance is critical and web stiffeners are undesirable

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

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

Note: Product dimensions and/or nail holes may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.