The Simpson Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger DGHT2.1/16 from Simpson is a patent-pending, load-tested hanger built for multifamily and multilevel Type III residential construction where fire-rated wall assemblies are required. Engineered to accept 2 in. to 2-1/16 in. x 16 in. engineered wood members, it carries a two-hour fire rating tested to ASTM E814 and is fire rated for use on both sides of the wall. The DGHT is the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer, cutting installation time before drywall goes up and helping keep framing schedules on track. Its top-flange design allows two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board to be slipped into place after framing is complete, eliminating awkward sequencing on the job site.

Key Features

• Loads tested and code listed for 1-1/2 in. and 2-1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails - gives installers the flexibility to use a power nailer or drive nails by hand without sacrificing code compliance.
• Two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls - meets the fire-resistance requirements common in multifamily and Type III construction without special wall build-up.
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls - allows paired hangers to be set efficiently at fire wall assemblies, reducing layout time at the framing stage.
• Space for two layers of 5/8 in. drywall after framing - drywall panels slide into place once framing is done, keeping trades working in the right sequence and avoiding costly rework.
• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating, Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01 - third-party certified fire rating gives inspectors and project owners documented assurance of code-compliant performance.
• Made from 10-gauge steel with G90 zinc galvanized coating - heavy-gauge construction delivers structural load capacity while the G90 finish provides corrosion resistance in demanding job-site conditions.

Why This Product

• The first fire wall hanger designed for power-nailer installation - no other fire wall hanger offers this workflow advantage, letting crews complete hanger installation faster before drywall begins and keeping the project timeline intact.
• Fully tested and third-party rated for two-hour fire-resistant assemblies - verified under ASTM E814 and certified by Intertek, this hanger supports fire wall assemblies on both sides of the wall, satisfying code requirements for multifamily and multilevel residential projects without guesswork.
• Designed specifically for engineered wood in high-demand construction types - purpose-built for multilevel Type III residential and multifamily applications where fire-rated framing connections are a code requirement, not an afterthought.
• Simplifies drywall sequencing on the job site - because gypsum board layers are installed after framing rather than before, the top-flange design eliminates coordination conflicts between framing and drywall crews, reducing delays and potential errors.

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT2.1/16
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member Size: 2 to 2-1/16 in. x 16 in.
• Seat Width: 2-1/8 in.
• Height: 15-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour fire rating
• Fire Rating Standard: ASTM E814
• Fire-Resistant Rating: Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Install With: 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
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall assemblies requiring a two-hour fire rating
• Back-to-back installation on 2x6 minimum walls
• Walls requiring two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board on each side

Downloads and Resources

• Two-hour Fire-Resistant rating Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Contact us
• Specifications

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