The Simpson BA5.12/20 is a top-flange joist hanger built specifically for double 2-1/2 in. x 20 in. engineered wood framing connections. Part of Simpson's BA series, this connector delivers a cost-effective solution for both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications - carrying medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products. Constructed from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish, the BA5.12/20 combines structural reliability, corrosion resistance, and design versatility through minimum and maximum nailing options, making it a dependable choice for a wide range of wood framing projects.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - provides increased stiffness at the connection point, adding structural rigidity where it matters most
• 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 reducing material costs
• Min./max. nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands, whereas maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving designers and builders flexibility to meet varying project requirements with a single connector
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member applications - accommodates non-standard framing angles, expanding the range of structural configurations this hanger can serve
• 12-gauge steel construction - delivers the structural strength needed for medium-to-high load joist hanger applications in engineered wood framing
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - provides extra corrosion resistance, helping the connector hold up in demanding jobsite conditions over the long term

Why This Product

• Cost-effective performance for engineered wood framing - the BA series is specifically designed to deliver higher load capacity with engineered wood products while remaining a practical, budget-conscious choice compared to heavier connector alternatives
• Rotation resistance without extra hardware - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord and prevents joist rotation, eliminating the need for web stiffeners and reducing both labor and material costs on the job
• Built-in design versatility - the min./max. nailing flexibility means one hanger model can address a range of load demands, reducing the need to source multiple connector types for a single project
• Engineered for structural integrity under real-world conditions - 12-gauge steel combined with a G90 galvanized coating means this top-flange hanger is built to perform reliably in both the structural demands of the framing and the environmental realities of construction

Specifications

• Model Number: BA5.12/20
• Member Size: Double 2-1/2 in. x 20 in.
• Steel Gauge: 12-gauge
• Width (W): 5-1/8 in.
• Height (H): 20 in.
• B Dimension: 3 in.
• TF Dimension: 2-1/2 in.
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product framing requiring top-flange hanger connections
• Solid sawn lumber framing applications at medium load levels
• Applications requiring design versatility through variable nailing schedules
• Framing connections where joist rotation resistance is required without web stiffeners

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

Note: Product dimensions and/or nail holes may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.