The Simpson Strong-Tie DGHT7.12/20 DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is a patent-pending, load-tested connector engineered for 7 in. x 20 in. engineered wood members. Designed specifically for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction, this hanger delivers a two-hour fire rating tested to ASTM E814 and is fire rated for use on both sides of the wall. Its innovative top-flange design makes it the first fire wall hanger built to install with a power nailer, helping keep framing crews on schedule before drywall goes up.

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: 7 in. x 20 in.
• Seat width: 7-1/8 in.
• Made from 10-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT7.12/20
• Member Size: 7 in. x 20 in.
• Seat Width: 7-1/8 in.
• Height: 19-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Test Standard: ASTM E814
• Fire 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 framing requiring two-hour fire-resistant rated connections on 2x4 or thicker walls
• Back-to-back hanger installations on 2x6 minimum walls
• Framing assemblies where drywall is installed after framing is complete, accommodating two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board

Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fire rating does the DGHT7.12/20 carry, and how was it tested?

The DGHT7.12/20 carries a two-hour fire-resistant rating. It has been tested according to ASTM E814 and is fire 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 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, giving crews flexibility on the job site.

How does the top-flange design accommodate drywall installation?

The top-flange design allows the hanger to be installed during framing, after which two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) can be slipped into the space provided once framing is complete. This sequence supports efficient workflow on fire wall assemblies without requiring drywall to be in place before hanging.

What are the minimum wall requirements for back-to-back installation?

The innovative top-flange design supports back-to-back installation on walls that are 2x6 or thicker (minimum). The two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls in standard single-hanger configurations.

Downloads and Resources

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

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