The Simpson Strong-Tie DGHT2.56/22 DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger by Simpson Strong-Tie is engineered for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction. This patent-pending, load-tested hanger carries a two-hour fire rating and is the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer - saving critical time before drywall is hung and helping keep construction projects on schedule. Its innovative top-flange design accommodates two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board slipped into place after framing is complete, and it has been tested according to ASTM E814 for fire-rated use on both sides of the wall.

Key Features

• Loads tested and code listed for 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails
• Two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls
• Space for two layers of 5/8-in. drywall after framing
• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Joist size: 2-1/2 in. x 22 in.
• Seat width: 2-9/16 in.
• Made from 10-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT2.56/22
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member Size: 2-1/2 in. x 22 in.
• Seat Width: 2-9/16 in.
• Height: 21-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Test 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

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction requiring fire-rated wall assemblies
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall applications requiring two-hour fire-resistant ratings on both sides of the wall
• Back-to-back hanger installations on 2x6 minimum walls
• Framing assemblies where drywall layers are installed after structural framing is complete

Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fire rating does the DGHT2.56/22 carry, and how was it tested?

The DGHT2.56/22 carries a two-hour fire-resistant rating. It has been tested according to ASTM E814 and is rated for use on both sides of the wall. The rating is certified under Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01 and applies to 2x4 or thicker wall assemblies.

Can this hanger be installed with a power nailer?

Yes. The DGHT is the first fire wall hanger specifically designed to install with a power nailer. It is loads tested and code listed for both 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. power-driven nails, as well as hand-installed nails, providing flexibility on the job site.

How does the top-flange design accommodate drywall installation?

The top-flange design allows the hanger to be fully installed during the framing stage. After framing is complete, two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) can be slipped into the space provided by the hanger, streamlining the construction sequence and helping keep projects on schedule.

What is the minimum wall thickness required for back-to-back installation?

The innovative top-flange design of the DGHT supports back-to-back installation on walls that are 2x6 minimum in thickness. The two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls when used in single-hanger configurations.

Downloads and Resources

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

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