The Simpson BA2.56/9.5 BA Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 2-1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in. Engineered Wood from Simpson is a cost-effective top-flange hanger built for both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber framing applications. Designed to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, this hanger delivers flexible nailing options that make it a practical choice for a wide range of structural framing projects where reliable joist-to-header connections are required.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - provides increased stiffness, giving the hanger greater structural rigidity where it matters most at the connection point.
• Full-height joist flange design - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners, simplifying installation and reducing the number of additional components required.
• Min./max. nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands, whereas maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving engineers and builders the flexibility to match fastening to the specific load requirements of each project.
• Compatible with sloped and/or skewed members - available for special configurations accommodating slopes and skews, making this hanger adaptable to more complex framing conditions.
• 14-gauge steel construction - delivers the structural strength needed for medium-to-high load applications in engineered wood and solid sawn lumber framing.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides extra corrosion resistance, helping the hanger hold up in environments where moisture exposure is a concern.

Why This Product

• One hanger, two material types - the BA2.56/9.5 is engineered to perform with both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber, reducing the need to source different hangers for different framing materials on the same job.
• Load flexibility built in by design - the min./max. nailing system lets the installer scale the connection strength up or down without changing the hanger itself, keeping projects on schedule without compromising structural performance.
• Eliminates web stiffeners at the joist seat - the full-height joist flange captures and stabilizes the joist top chord, cutting out an extra installation step and the cost of additional blocking or stiffener material.
• Durable finish for long-term performance - the G90 galvanized coating adds a layer of corrosion resistance that helps protect the connection over the life of the structure, making this hanger a dependable choice for both interior and moisture-exposed framing applications.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA2.56/9.5
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 9-1/2 in.
• Gauge: 14
• W: 2 9/16 in.
• H: 9-1/2 in.
• B: 3 in.
• TF: 2-1/2 in.
• 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.