The Simpson HB3.56/22 is a top-flange hanger engineered to carry medium to high loads in solid sawn and engineered wood applications. Designed for heavy beam support, this one-piece hanger offers a cost-effective alternative to welded hangers while delivering dependable structural performance. Its full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation, ensuring long-term connection integrity in demanding construction environments.

Key Features

• Top-Flange Design: Mounts to the top flange of the supporting member for clean, efficient load transfer in heavy beam applications.
• Full-Height Joist Flange: Captures the top chord of the joist to actively resist rotation and maintain alignment under load.
• Medium to High Load Capacity: Engineered specifically to handle medium to high loads, making it suitable for heavy structural beam connections.
• One-Piece Construction: Formed from a single piece of steel, eliminating the cost and variability associated with welded hanger assemblies.
• 10-Gauge Steel: Constructed from robust 10-gauge steel for consistent strength and dimensional stability.
• Galvanized Finish: Standard galvanized finish provides corrosion resistance for a wide range of installation environments.
• Hot-Dip Galvanized Option Available: May be ordered with a hot-dip galvanized finish for enhanced corrosion protection in more demanding conditions.
• Solid Sawn & Engineered Wood Compatible: Suitable for use with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products.
• Made in the United States: Manufactured domestically for consistent quality and compliance with U.S. construction standards.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HB3.56/22
• Description: 3-1/2 x 22 Top Flange Hanger for Heavy Beam
• Material: 10-Gauge Steel
• Finish: Galvanized
• Hanger Type: Top-Flange Heavy Beam Hanger
• Compatible Applications: Solid Sawn and Engineered Wood
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Heavy beam connections in residential and commercial wood-frame construction
• Solid sawn lumber beam-to-header and beam-to-beam connections
• Engineered wood product (EWP) framing connections requiring top-flange hanger support
• Applications requiring medium to high vertical load transfer at beam-to-support intersections
• Framing systems where prevention of joist or beam rotation is a structural priority

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of lumber is the HB3.56/22 compatible with?

The HB3.56/22 is suitable for use with both solid sawn lumber and engineered wood products, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of heavy beam structural connections.

How does the top-flange design benefit installation?

The top-flange design mounts to the top flange of the supporting member, allowing for clean and efficient load transfer. The full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist to actively resist rotation and maintain alignment under load, ensuring long-term connection integrity.

What gauge steel is used, and what finish options are available?

The HB3.56/22 is constructed from 10-gauge steel. It comes standard with a galvanized finish for corrosion resistance, and a hot-dip galvanized finish is also available as an option for enhanced protection in more demanding environments.

How does the HB3.56/22 differ from a welded hanger?

The HB3.56/22 is formed from a single piece of steel, which eliminates the cost and variability associated with welded hanger assemblies. This one-piece construction provides a cost-effective alternative while still delivering dependable structural performance for medium to high load applications.