The Simpson BA314 Top-Flange Joist Hanger is a structural connector built for both engineered wood products and solid sawn lumber framing where reliable joist-to-header connections matter. Designed for a nominal 3x14 member size, this Simpson Strong-Tie BA series hanger supports medium load conditions with solid sawn lumber and steps up to higher load capacity with engineered wood products. The BA314 accommodates minimum nailing with positive-angle nailing (PAN) for moderate load conditions and maximum nailing configurations for heavier demands, giving framers a single hanger that adapts to a wide range of structural requirements.

Key Features

• Cost-effective one-piece design - eliminates the added expense and complexity of welded hangers while delivering the same structural connection performance
• Full-height joist flange - captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and removes the need for web stiffeners, simplifying the framing assembly
• Positive-angle nailing (PAN) compatibility - allows nails to be driven at an angle into the joist, making installation more accessible in tight framing conditions and supporting moderate load targets
• Dual nailing configurations - minimum nailing handles moderate load conditions while maximum nailing unlocks higher load capacity with engineered wood products, offering flexibility across project types
• 12-gauge steel construction - provides the structural rigidity needed for medium- to higher-load joist hanger applications without excess material weight
• G90 zinc galvanized finish - delivers corrosion resistance suited for protected wood framing environments, helping maintain long-term connection integrity
• Available with slope and skew modifications - can be configured for angled framing assemblies, making it adaptable to non-standard structural layouts

Why This Product

• One hanger, broader load range - the BA314 scales from moderate to higher load conditions simply by adjusting the nailing pattern, reducing the need to source multiple hanger models for different framing scenarios
• Rotation prevention built in - the full-height joist flange locks the top chord in place without requiring web stiffeners, saving material costs and installation steps on engineered wood and solid sawn lumber alike
• Engineered for real-world framing flexibility - available modifications for sloped and skewed members mean this hanger can follow the geometry of the structure rather than forcing the structure to conform to the connector
• Trusted Simpson Strong-Tie construction - manufactured in the United States from 12-gauge G90 galvanized steel, the BA314 reflects the material standards and engineering heritage the Simpson brand is known for in structural connector applications

Specifications

• Model Number: BA314
• Nominal Member Size: 3x14
• Steel Gauge: 12-gauge
• Width (W): 2-9/16 in.
• Height (H): 13-1/8 in.
• Base (B): 3 in.
• Top Flange (TF): 2-1/2 in.
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Engineered wood product framing requiring top-flange hanger support
• Solid sawn lumber framing at medium load conditions
• Framing assemblies where joist rotation prevention is required without web stiffeners
• Applications requiring positive-angle nailing (PAN) for moderate load conditions
• Higher-load framing connections utilizing maximum nailing configurations with engineered wood products

Installation

Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist.

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