The Simpson BA2.37/9.5 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a cost-effective, structurally reliable connector sized for 2-5/16 in. x 9-1/2 in. engineered wood and solid sawn lumber members. Designed to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, this top-flange hanger brings together heavy-gauge steel construction and a G90 zinc galvanized finish to deliver dependable performance across a wide range of residential and light commercial framing applications. Flexible nailing options and a full-height joist flange design make the BA2.37/9.5 a practical, adaptable choice for builders and contractors who need load-rated performance without unnecessary complexity.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange provides increased stiffness - added rigidity at the connection point means greater structural integrity under load, reducing flex where it matters most.
• Full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist - prevents rotation at the joist and eliminates the need for web stiffeners, saving installation time and reducing material costs.
• Minimum and maximum nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands while maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving designers and installers built-in flexibility to meet varying project requirements.
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member configurations - accommodates non-standard framing angles, making this hanger suitable for more complex roof and floor framing layouts.
• 12-gauge steel construction - a heavier gauge delivers the strength and rigidity needed for medium-to-high load joist hanger applications in engineered wood framing.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides extra corrosion resistance, extending the service life of the connection in moisture-exposed framing environments.
• Made in the United States - domestic manufacturing supports consistent quality control and dimensional accuracy to Simpson engineering standards.

Why This Product

• One hanger, two load levels - because minimum and maximum nailing schedules are both supported, a single BA2.37/9.5 hanger can be installed at moderate or higher load capacities depending on the nailing pattern used, reducing the need to stock multiple connector models for different applications.
• Engineered to eliminate extra hardware - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord and resists rotation without web stiffeners, streamlining installation and cutting down on supplemental materials on the jobsite.
• Purpose-built for engineered wood performance - while compatible with solid sawn lumber at medium loads, this hanger is specifically designed to unlock higher load capacity when paired with engineered wood products, making it a natural fit for modern I-joist and LVL framing systems.
• Corrosion-resistant for long-term reliability - the G90 zinc galvanized coating goes beyond basic protection, making the BA2.37/9.5 a sound investment in framing assemblies where moisture exposure could compromise a lesser-finished connector over time.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.37/9.5
• Member Size: 2-5/16 in. x 9-1/2 in.
• Steel Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 2-3/8
• H (in.): 9-1/2
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood framing applications requiring medium-to-high load capacity
• Solid sawn lumber applications requiring medium load capacity
• Top-flange joist hanger installations where web stiffeners would otherwise be required
• Framing assemblies where rotation resistance at the joist top chord is critical
• Projects requiring design flexibility through minimum or maximum nailing schedules

Installation

• Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header
• Install with 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