The Simpson DGHT3.62/11.25 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 valuable time before drywall installation 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 in accordance with 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: 3-1/2 in. x 11-1/4 in.
• Seat width: 3-5/8 in.
• Made from 10-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT3.62/11.25
• Member Size: 3-1/2 in. x 11-1/4 in.
• Seat Width: 3-5/8 in.
• Height: 11-3/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• 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)
• Fire Rating: Two-hour, tested per ASTM E814
• Fire-Resistant Rating: Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall framing connections requiring a two-hour fire rating
• Back-to-back hanger installations on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Installations requiring post-frame drywall placement with two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders

Frequently Asked Questions

What fire rating does the DGHT3.62/11.25 carry, and how was it tested?

The DGHT3.62/11.25 carries a two-hour fire rating and has been tested in accordance with ASTM E814. It is rated for use on both sides of the wall and holds Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01. The two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls.

Can this hanger be installed using a power nailer?

Yes. The DGHT is the first fire wall hanger specifically designed for installation with a power nailer. It is also loads tested and code listed for hand-installed nails. Both 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. nails with a 0.148 in. shank diameter are approved for use.

How does the top-flange design accommodate drywall installation?

The innovative top-flange design allows the hanger to be fully installed during framing. It provides space for two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) to be slipped into place after the framing is complete, eliminating conflicts between the hanger and drywall placement.

What steel gauge and corrosion protection does this hanger feature?

The DGHT3.62/11.25 is made from 10-gauge steel and finished with a Zinc Galvanized G90 coating, providing reliable corrosion resistance for demanding construction environments.

Downloads and Resources

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

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