The Simpson BA2.56/11.88 BA Top-Flange Joist Hanger from Simpson is a 14-gauge steel connector engineered for both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing applications. Sized to fit a 2-1/2 in. x 11-7/8 in. member, this top-flange hanger carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, making it a flexible choice across a range of structural conditions. Its positive-angle nailing (PAN) system supports minimum nailing for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing to meet heavier demands, all within a cost-effective one-piece construction.

Key Features

• Cost-effective one-piece design - eliminates the added expense and complexity of welded hangers, simplifying procurement and installation for builders and contractors.
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners, reducing material costs and labor on the job site.
• Positive-angle nailing (PAN) - allows both minimum and maximum nailing configurations to match moderate or higher load conditions, giving installers the flexibility to meet specific structural requirements.
• Zinc Galvanized G90 coating - provides extra corrosion resistance to help the hanger hold up in demanding environments over the long term.
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member applications - accommodates non-standard framing angles, making this hanger adaptable to a wider variety of structural layouts.

Why This Product

• Versatile load performance across lumber types - designed to handle both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber, this hanger adapts to the materials already on your job site rather than requiring a specific product type.
• Rotation prevention without extra hardware - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord and eliminates the need for web stiffeners, cutting down on additional components and keeping installation straightforward.
• Scalable nailing for variable load demands - the PAN feature lets you dial in minimum or maximum nailing to match the actual load condition, so you are not over-building or under-building the connection.
• Durable one-piece construction built to resist corrosion - 14-gauge steel with a G90 galvanized finish delivers structural integrity and long-term durability without the cost premium of welded alternatives.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.56/11.88
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 11-7/8 in.
• Steel Gauge: 14
• W (in.): 2-9/16
• H (in.): 11-7/8
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Installation Fasteners: 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 (sold separately)
• Country of Origin: United States

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.