The Simpson BA212 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a 12-gauge galvanized hanger built for dependable framing connections in both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications. Engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie, this one-piece hanger supports a nominal 2x12 joist and is capable of carrying medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products. The BA series accommodates both minimum nailing with positive-angle nailing (PAN) for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing configurations for higher load demands, giving contractors flexibility across a range of framing scenarios.

Key Features

• Cost-effective one-piece design - eliminates the added expense and complexity of welded hangers without sacrificing structural performance
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners, simplifying installation and reducing material costs
• Positive-angle nailing (PAN) support - allows minimum nailing for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing for higher load demands, giving contractors load-configuration flexibility on the same hanger
• 12-gauge steel construction - provides the structural rigidity needed for medium-to-higher load framing connections in residential and light commercial applications
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers corrosion resistance suited for protected interior framing environments where long-term durability matters
• Available for sloped and/or skewed member configurations - accommodates non-standard framing angles, making the BA212 adaptable beyond straightforward square installations

Why This Product

• Dual-application versatility - the BA212 is engineered to perform with both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber, reducing the need to stock multiple hanger types for different framing materials
• Built-in rotation control without extra hardware - the full-height joist flange captures the top chord of the joist directly, eliminating the need for web stiffeners and cutting down on supplemental materials and labor steps
• Scalable load capacity through nailing configuration - the same hanger handles moderate and higher load conditions by adjusting nailing patterns, making it practical across varying structural demands on a single job site
• Trusted Simpson Strong-Tie engineering in a one-piece form - the stamped one-piece construction delivers consistent fit and reliability for 2x12 framing connections while keeping installed cost lower than welded alternatives

Specifications

• Model Number: BA212
• Nominal Joist Size: 2x12
• Steel Gauge: 12
• W (in.): 1 9/16
• H (in.): 11 1/8
• B (in.): 3
• TF (in.): 2-1/2
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product framing connections
• Solid sawn lumber framing connections
• Applications requiring moderate to higher load-carrying capacity depending on nailing configuration
• Installations where prevention of joist rotation is critical
• Framing applications requiring positive-angle nailing (PAN) support

Installation Fasteners

Install with (16) 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and (8) 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist. (sold separately)

Options

• Other widths are available; specify W dimension (the minimum W dimension is 1 9/16").
  
• For modified hangers, fastener quantity listed in tables may need to increase depending on joist size, sk