The Simpson Strong-Tie DGT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger DGT1.81/9.5 is engineered for multifamily, multilevel Type III residential construction and designed to support 1-3/4 in. x 9-1/2 in. engineered wood members at fire-rated wall assemblies. 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 installation and helping keep construction projects on schedule. Tested to ASTM E814 and fire rated for use on both sides of the wall, the DGT1.81/9.5 is made in the United States and backed by expert service and technical support.

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: 1-3/4 in. x 9-1/2 in.
• Seat width: 1-13/16 in.
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance
• Tested according to ASTM E814 and fire rated for use on both sides of the wall
• Made in the United States

Specifications

• MPN: DGT1.81/9.5
• Member Size: 1-3/4 in. x 9-1/2 in.
• Seat Width: 1-13/16 in.
• Height: 9-7/16 in.
• Gauge: 12
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour fire rating (Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01)
• Test Standard: ASTM E814
• 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 and multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall framing assemblies requiring a two-hour fire rating on both sides of the wall
• Back-to-back joist hanger installation on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Framing applications using 1-3/4 in. x 9-1/2 in. engineered wood members
• Assemblies where two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) are installed after framing is complete

Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fire rating does the DGT1.81/9.5 carry, and how was it tested?

The DGT1.81/9.5 carries a two-hour fire-resistant rating, 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 wall assemblies.

Can this hanger be installed with a power nailer?

Yes. The DGT fire wall hanger 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 or hand-installed nails, providing flexibility on the job site while saving time before drywall installation.

What joist member size does the DGT1.81/9.5 support, and what are its key dimensions?

This hanger is designed for 1-3/4 in. x 9-1/2 in. engineered wood members. It features a seat width of 1-13/16 in. and is made from 12-gauge steel with a G90 zinc galvanized finish for corrosion resistance.

How does the top-flange design accommodate drywall installation?

The innovative top-flange design allows the hanger to be installed back-to-back on 2x6 (minimum) walls and provides dedicated space for two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board (drywall) to be slipped into place after framing is complete - keeping the construction sequence efficient and on schedule.

Downloads and Resources

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

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