The Simpson BA2.56/26 is a top-flange joist hanger built for 2-1/2 in. x 26 in. engineered wood and solid sawn lumber members. Part of Simpson's cost-effective BA series, this hanger is designed to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, making it a practical choice for a wide range of structural framing applications. Min./max. nailing options give engineers and contractors the design versatility to meet varying load demands without switching to a different connector.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - provides increased stiffness, helping the hanger maintain structural integrity under load without added reinforcement.
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners, saving installation time and material cost.
• Min./max. nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands, whereas maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving designers flexibility within a single hanger model.
• Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members - allows the hanger to adapt to non-standard framing angles, reducing the need for custom fabrication on complex assemblies.
• 12-gauge steel construction - delivers the structural strength needed for medium-to-high load engineered wood framing connections.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides extra corrosion resistance, extending service life in demanding framing environments.

Why This Product

• Handles both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber - the BA2.56/26 is rated for medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, so one hanger covers a broad range of common framing scenarios without needing separate connectors.
• Eliminates web stiffeners - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist and prevents rotation, removing an extra installation step and reducing material costs on engineered wood framing projects.
• Built-in design flexibility through variable nailing - the ability to shift between minimum and maximum nailing schedules lets structural designers optimize load capacity for the specific demands of each connection, all within the same hanger profile.
• Cost-effective corrosion protection - the G90 galvanized coating delivers durable resistance to corrosion, making this hanger a reliable long-term solution for joist-to-header connections where moisture exposure is a consideration.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.56/26
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 26 in.
• Steel Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 2 4/7
• H (in.): 26
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: Canada

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product (EWP) framing connections requiring top-flange support
• Solid sawn lumber joist-to-header connections at moderate to medium load levels
• Installations where prevention of joist rotation is critical, eliminating the need for web stiffeners
• Framing assemblies requiring design versatility through variable nailing schedules

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.

• 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.