The Simpson BA7.12/26 is a top-flange joist hanger built for double 3-1/2 in. x 26 in. engineered wood members, delivering a cost-effective solution for structural framing that demands reliable medium to higher load performance. Part of the Simpson BA series, this hanger supports both engineered wood product framing and solid sawn lumber applications, giving contractors and engineers a single versatile connector for a wide range of floor and roof framing conditions. Fabricated from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized coating, it provides durable corrosion resistance suited for demanding jobsite environments.

Key Features

• Two-level embossment at the top flange - increases stiffness at the connection point, delivering a stronger, more rigid hanger seat that holds up under load without flex.
• Full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist - prevents rotation and eliminates the need for web stiffeners, reducing material cost and installation steps.
• Min./max. nailing options - minimum nailing targets moderate load demands, whereas maximum nailing allows higher loads, giving designers and builders the flexibility to tailor the connection to actual project load requirements.
• 12-gauge steel construction - provides the structural strength needed to carry medium loads in solid sawn lumber applications and higher loads in engineered wood product framing.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - offers extra corrosion resistance for longer service life in moisture-exposed or treated-lumber framing assemblies.
• Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members - supports design flexibility when framing conditions fall outside a standard square layout, including slopes and skews up to 45 deg.

Why This Product

• Cost-effective performance across multiple framing types - the BA series is engineered to carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, making this a single hanger solution that adapts to a broad range of structural applications without requiring a different connector for each scenario.
• Built-in rotation control without extra hardware - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord and prevents rotation, eliminating the need for web stiffeners and reducing both material costs and installation complexity on the jobsite.
• Design versatility through adjustable nailing patterns - the min./max. nailing configuration means one hanger model can serve both moderate and higher load demands simply by changing the fastener count, giving engineers and builders genuine flexibility without stocking multiple connector sizes.
• Engineered for dimensional accuracy with large engineered wood members - sized specifically for double 3-1/2 in. x 26 in. members, this hanger provides a precise fit for deep engineered wood framing where an ill-fitting connector could compromise load transfer and structural integrity.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA7.12/26
• Member Size: Double 3-1/2 in. x 26 in.
• Steel Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 7-1/8
• H (in.): 26
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product (EWP) framing requiring top-flange hanger support
• Solid sawn lumber framing applications with medium load requirements
• Structural framing where web stiffeners must be eliminated
• Applications requiring design flexibility with minimum or maximum nailing configurations
• Framing assemblies involving sloped and/or skewed members (available for 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
• Minimum nailing is suitable for moderate load conditions; maximum nailing is required for higher load demands
• Full-height joist flange captures the top chord, preventing rotation without additional web stiffeners

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.