The Simpson BA2.56/20 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is built for engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing where a reliable, load-rated connection is critical. Sized to fit a 2-1/2 in. x 20 in. member, this hanger supports medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, making it a versatile choice across a range of structural framing applications. Flexible nailing options add further adaptability: minimum nailing with positive-angle nailing (PAN) addresses moderate load conditions, while maximum nailing handles higher structural demands. Formed from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish, the BA2.56/20 is a one-piece hanger designed to perform in both residential and commercial construction.

Key Features

• One-piece stamped construction - eliminates the cost and complexity of welded hangers, simplifying installation and reducing job-site inventory
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and removes the need for web stiffeners, saving time and materials
• Dual nailing configurations (PAN and maximum nailing) - lets installers match the fastening pattern to the actual load condition, giving one hanger useful range across multiple framing scenarios
• 12-gauge steel with G90 zinc galvanized coating - delivers added corrosion resistance for long-term durability in demanding environments
• Slope and skew modification availability - accommodates non-standard framing angles, expanding the hanger's usefulness beyond standard square installations

Why This Product

• One hanger, two load ranges - by supporting both medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, the BA2.56/20 reduces the need to source separate hangers for different framing materials on the same project
• Rotation control without added hardware - the full-height joist flange keeps the joist stable and properly oriented without web stiffeners, cutting down on extra parts and installation steps
• Cost efficiency built into the design - the one-piece construction is a direct, cost-effective alternative to welded hangers without sacrificing structural capability
• Adaptable to non-standard conditions - available modifications for sloped and skewed members mean this hanger can serve complex framing geometries, not just straightforward square connections

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.56/20
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 20 in.
• Steel Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 2 9/16
• H (in.): 20
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood products requiring top-flange joist support
• Solid sawn lumber framing at medium load conditions
• Applications requiring positive-angle nailing (PAN) at moderate loads
• High-load engineered wood framing with maximum nailing configuration
• Sloped and/or skewed member installations (available by special order modification)

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