The Simpson Top Flange Hanger 2 X 16 is a 12-gauge, zinc galvanized joist hanger from Simpson built to handle the structural demands of both engineered wood product framing and solid sawn lumber connections. Sized for a 2x16 joist, this top-flange hanger suits a broad range of residential and commercial framing applications, including sloped and skewed configurations up to 45 deg. Its G90 coating and robust gauge support lasting performance in structural framing environments where a secure, load-bearing beam-to-joist connection is essential.

Key Features

• Top-Flange Design - installs over the carrying member for a clean, secure connection that works with both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber, reducing the need for specialty hardware across mixed-material framing projects.
• 12-Gauge Construction - heavy-gauge steel delivers the structural strength needed for medium to higher load capacity applications, giving contractors confidence in demanding residential and commercial framing conditions.
• Zinc Galvanized, G90 Coating - provides corrosion resistance that helps maintain the hanger's structural integrity over the long term in typical framing environments.
• Slope and Skew Compatibility - hangers may be modified for slopes and skews up to 45 deg., with top flanges that may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and opened or closed up to 30 deg., making this hanger adaptable to complex framing layouts that standard hangers cannot accommodate.
• Flexible Width Options - other widths are available beyond the standard 1-9/16 in. dimension, allowing this hanger to be configured for non-standard joist widths and custom framing requirements.
• Domestic Manufacture - produced in the United States, supporting consistent quality standards expected in structural connector applications.

Why This Product

• Broad Application Compatibility - approved for engineered wood product framing, solid sawn lumber joist-to-beam connections, and both residential and commercial structural framing, so one hanger model covers a wide range of job site needs without switching products.
• Built-In Flexibility for Complex Framing - slope and skew modification capability up to 45 deg. means this hanger adapts to angled or non-standard framing conditions that would otherwise require custom fabrication or alternative solutions.
• Medium to Higher Load Capacity - the 12-gauge, G90 galvanized construction is approved for top-flange hanger installations requiring medium to higher load capacity, making it a reliable choice when structural performance cannot be compromised.
• Trusted Simpson Engineering - backed by Simpson's reputation for precision-engineered structural connectors, with clearly defined load tables and modification guidelines that give engineers, inspectors, and framers the documentation they need on the job.

Specifications

• Model Number: BA216
• Joist Size: 2x16
• Gauge (Ga.): 12
• W (Width): 1-9/16 in.
• H (Height): 15 in.
• B (Bearing): 3 in.
• TF (Top Flange): 2-1/2 in.
• Coating / Material: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Hanger Type: Top-Flange
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product framing connections
• Solid sawn lumber joist-to-beam connections
• Residential and commercial structural framing
• Sloped and/or skewed framing applications (modifications up to 45 deg.)
• Top-flange hanger installations requiring medium to higher load capacity

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, skew and slope. All modified hangers are 12 ga.
• Hangers may be modified for slopes and/or skews up to 45 deg.. The top flanges may be sloped as much as 35 deg. and may be open or closed up to 30 deg.. See Modifications and Associated Load Reductions under Specifications
• Contact us for Customizations and Special orders

Frequently Asked Questions

What joist size is the BA216 designed for?

The BA216 is designed for a 2x16 joist size, with a hanger width (W) of 1-9/16 inches and a height (H) of 15 inches.

What coating does the BA216 have, and why does it matter?

The BA216 features a Zinc Galvanized, G90 coating. This finish provides corrosion resistance, supporting the hanger's long-term structural integrity in framing environments.

Can the BA216 be used with both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber?

Yes. The BA216 is designed for both engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications. It carries medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products, depending on nailing configuration.