The Simpson MBHU 5-1/2 in. x 16 in. Galvanized Masonry Beam Hanger with Screws and Anchors is a face-mounted connector from Simpson engineered to securely join beams to masonry or concrete walls. Built as a non-welded, one-piece unit from 10-gauge steel with a G90 galvanized coating, it is compatible with solid sawn and engineered wood beams as well as trusses. The kit ships with Titen HD screw anchors and Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws already included, so the hardware needed for a complete installation is ready to go right out of the box.

Key Features

• Face-mounted, non-welded, one-piece design - eliminates field welding and simplifies the connection between beams and masonry or concrete walls, reducing labor and the risk of assembly errors.
• Compatible with solid sawn beams, engineered wood beams, and trusses - gives builders and contractors flexibility across a wide range of structural framing applications without needing a different hanger for each beam type.
• 10-gauge steel construction - provides robust structural strength suited for load-bearing beam-to-wall connections in residential and commercial framing.
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers a durable corrosion-resistant barrier that helps extend the service life of the connector in protected interior and semi-exposed conditions.
• Titen HD anchors are installed after the wall is built - post-construction anchor placement means you can locate the anchor precisely where it needs to be, avoiding the alignment challenges that come with cast-in-place bolts.
• Complete hardware kit included - ships with (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors and (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, so no separate hardware sourcing is required.
• Carbon-steel Titen HD anchors are not recommended for exposed exterior applications - knowing this upfront helps contractors specify the right product for the right environment and avoid costly field corrections.
• Moisture barrier required between beam and wall per jurisdictional requirements - a clear installation guideline that supports code-compliant work and protects the long-term integrity of the beam-to-wall connection.

Why This Product

• Everything needed for installation ships with the hanger - including Titen HD screw anchors and Strong-Drive SDS screws, this kit eliminates extra trips to the supply house and keeps masonry beam hanger installations on schedule.
• Post-wall anchor placement removes a common jobsite frustration - because the Titen HD anchors are set after the wall is built, there is no guesswork about bolt placement during construction, resulting in faster and more accurate installations compared to cast-in-place approaches.
• One connector handles multiple beam types - solid sawn lumber, engineered wood products, and trusses are all approved applications, making this hanger a versatile choice for contractors who work across different structural framing systems.
• Simpson engineering and domestic production back every unit - the hanger is made in the United States and carries the Simpson name, giving structural professionals confidence in consistent quality and dimensional accuracy for face-mounted masonry connections.

Specifications

• MPN: MBHU5.50/16KT
• Member Size: 5-1/2 in. x 16 in.
• Seat Width: 5-1/2 in.
• Seat Height: 16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Connecting solid sawn wood beams to masonry or concrete walls
• Connecting engineered wood beams to masonry or concrete walls
• Connecting trusses to masonry or concrete walls
• Face-mounted beam-to-wall connections where post-wall-construction anchor placement is required

What's Included

• (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors
• (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of walls is the MBHU5.50/16KT designed to connect beams to?

The MBHU beam hanger is designed to provide a face-mounted connection for attaching beams to masonry or concrete walls.

What beam types are compatible with this hanger?

This hanger is suitable for solid sawn and engineered wood beams as well as trusses.

Does this hanger include installation hardware, and what is included?

Yes, installation hardware is included. The kit contains (2) 3/4-in. x 5-in. Titen HD screw anchors and (12) 1/4-in. x 2-1/2-in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.

Can the MBHU5.50/16KT be used in exposed exterior applications?

The carbon-steel Titen HD anchors included with this hanger are not recommended for exposed exterior applications. Additionally, a moisture barrier between the beam and wall should be provided per jurisdictional requirements.

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see item description for specifications.