Product Description
The Simpson Strong-Tie DGT3.62/18 DGT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is engineered specifically 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 installation and helping keep construction projects on schedule. Tested in accordance with ASTM E814 and fire rated for use on both sides of the wall, the DGT3.62/18 accommodates 3-1/2 in. x 18 in. engineered wood members and features an innovative top-flange design that allows two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board to be slipped into place after framing is complete.
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 18 in.
- Seat width: 3-5/8 in.
- Made from 12-gauge steel
- Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance
Specifications
- MPN: DGT3.62/18
- Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
- Member Size: 3-1/2 in. x 18 in.
- Seat Width: 3-5/8 in.
- Height: 17-15/16 in.
- Gauge: 12
- 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 wall separation
- Multilevel Type III residential construction
- Fire wall assemblies on both sides of the wall
- Back-to-back installation on 2x6 (minimum) walls
- Framing assemblies requiring 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 DGT3.62/18 carry, and how was it tested?
- The DGT3.62/18 carries a two-hour fire-resistant rating. It has been tested in accordance with 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.
- What nail sizes are approved for installing the DGT3.62/18?
- The hanger is loads tested and code listed for both 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails (0.148 in. diameter). Specifically, install with (6) nails in the top, (2) or (4) nails in the face depending on nail length, and (6) nails in the joist.
- What is the minimum wall thickness required for the two-hour fire rating?
- The two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls. For back-to-back top-flange installation, a 2x6 minimum wall is required.
- What material and coating is the DGT3.62/18 made from?
- The DGT3.62/18 is made from 12-gauge steel with a Zinc Galvanized, G90 coating for corrosion resistance. It is made in the United States.
Downloads and Resources
- Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
- Specifications
Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture.
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