The Simpson Strong-Tie DGHT5.37/20 DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is a patent-pending, load-tested hanger engineered for 5-1/4 in. x 20 in. engineered wood members. Designed by Simpson Strong-Tie, this hanger is ideal for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction and carries a two-hour fire rating tested in accordance with ASTM E814. As the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer, it saves valuable time before drywall installation, helping keep construction projects on schedule.

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: 5-1/4 in. x 20 in.
• Seat width: 5-3/8 in.
• Made from 10-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): DGHT5.37/20
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member Size: 5-1/4 in. x 20 in.
• Seat Width: 5-3/8 in.
• Height: 19-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Rating Standard: ASTM E814
• Fire-Resistant Rating Certification: 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 assemblies requiring two-hour fire ratings on both sides of the wall
• Installations with 2x4 or thicker walls requiring code-compliant fire-rated joist hangers
• Back-to-back installations on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Applications requiring drywall installation after framing, accommodating 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 Simpson DGHT5.37/20 carry, and how was it tested?

The DGHT5.37/20 carries a two-hour fire rating and has been tested according to ASTM E814. It is fire 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 with a power nailer?

Yes. The DGHT is the first fire wall hanger 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 innovative top-flange design allows the hanger to be installed before drywall is hung. It provides space for two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) to be slipped into place after the framing is complete, keeping construction projects on schedule.

What is the material and corrosion resistance of this hanger?

The DGHT5.37/20 is made from 10-gauge steel with a Zinc Galvanized (G90) coating, providing corrosion resistance suitable for the demands of residential construction applications.

Downloads and Resources

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

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