The Simpson BA2.56/14 BA Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 2-1/2 in. x 14 in. Engineered Wood by Simpson is built for both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications, delivering flexible load capacity across a wide range of structural framing conditions. This top-flange hanger carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, while its positive-angle nailing (PAN) system supports both minimum nailing for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing for heavier structural demands - making it a practical, adaptable connector for residential and commercial framing alike.

Key Features

• Cost-effective one-piece design - eliminates the added expense and complexity of welded hangers, streamlining procurement and installation
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation, removing the need for web stiffeners and saving time on the job site
• Positive-angle nailing (PAN) with variable nailing options - allows minimum nailing for moderate loads and maximum nailing for higher load demands, giving contractors the flexibility to match the connection to the structural requirement
• 14-gauge steel construction - provides the structural integrity needed for dependable load transfer in demanding framing applications
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers extra corrosion resistance, making this joist hanger suitable for environments where moisture exposure is a concern
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member configurations - accommodates non-standard framing angles, reducing the need for field modifications or custom fabrication

Why This Product

• Dual-material versatility - engineered to perform with both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber, this hanger adapts to the materials already on your job site rather than forcing a single-application workaround
• Simplified installation, no web stiffeners required - the full-height joist flange design captures the top chord and prevents rotation on its own, cutting down on hardware and labor steps during framing
• Scalable load performance - the PAN nailing system lets installers dial in the right connection strength for the load condition at hand, from moderate to higher structural loads, without switching to a different hanger model
• Long-term durability built in - the G90 zinc galvanized coating provides a layer of corrosion resistance that helps the connection maintain its integrity over time, even in moisture-prone framing environments

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.56/14
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 14 in.
• Gauge: 14
• W (in.): 2 9/16
• H (in.): 14
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• 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
• 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.