The Simpson DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger for 2-1/2 in. x 14 in. Engineered Wood from Simpson is engineered for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction where fire-rated framing connections are essential. This patent-pending, load-tested hanger earns a two-hour fire rating tested to ASTM E814 and is fire rated for use on both sides of the wall - giving builders a certified solution for fire wall assemblies. Its innovative top-flange design is the first of its kind built specifically for power nailer installation, allowing crews to complete framing connections faster before drywall goes up and helping keep construction projects on schedule. Once framing is complete, two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board slip into place without interference, streamlining the entire sequence from structure to finish.

Key Features

• Loads tested and code listed for 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails - gives installers the flexibility to use a power nailer or drive nails by hand, accommodating different jobsite tools and workflows without sacrificing code compliance.
• Two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls - meets fire-resistance requirements for a wide range of wall assemblies common in Type III residential and multifamily construction.
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls - allows paired hangers to be mounted on opposite sides of a shared wall, making it practical for fire wall separations between units.
• Space for two layers of 5/8 in. drywall after framing - eliminates the need to fit drywall around the hanger during framing, so finishers can slip gypsum board into position cleanly once structure is complete.
• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01 - third-party certified fire performance gives code officials and project teams a recognized design number for plan review and inspection.
• Made from 10-gauge steel - heavy-gauge construction delivers the structural strength needed to carry loads in engineered wood joist applications at fire wall locations.
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance - the zinc galvanized finish protects the hanger during construction exposure, supporting long-term performance in the assembly.

Why This Product

• The first fire wall hanger designed for power nailer installation - this patent-pending design lets crews drive nails with a power nailer before drywall is hung, cutting installation time at a step where schedule pressure is highest on multifamily projects.
• A complete fire wall connection in one hanger - with a two-hour fire rating tested to ASTM E814 and certified under Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01, this hanger addresses both structural and fire-resistance code requirements in a single product, reducing the need to source and coordinate separate solutions.
• Designed around the drywall sequence, not against it - the top-flange geometry keeps the joist connection clear so two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board can be installed after framing is complete, preventing the scheduling conflicts that come when hanger placement and drywall installation compete for the same space.
• Versatile fastener compatibility for real-world jobsites - code-listed for both 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. nails, either power-driven or hand-installed, this hanger works with the tools and nail stock crews already have on site, reducing the chance of installation errors or delays from incompatible fasteners.

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT2.56/14
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size: 2-1/2 in. x 14 in.
• Seat Width: 2-9/16 in.
• Height: 13-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Rating Standard: ASTM E814
• Intertek Design No.: SST/WPCF 120-01
• Installation Fasteners: Install with (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. OR 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the top; (2) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails OR (4) 0.148 in. x 2-1/2 in. nails in the face; and (6) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist (sold separately)
• Country of Origin: United States

Options

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Downloads and Resources

• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Specifications

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