The Simpson DGHT Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger is a patent-pending, load-tested connector engineered for multifamily and multilevel Type III residential construction where fire-rated framing connections are required. Designed by Simpson Strong-Tie, this top-flange hanger carries a two-hour fire rating tested in accordance with ASTM E814 and is approved for use on both sides of the wall. Its innovative design accommodates two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board slipped into place after framing is complete, and it is the first fire wall hanger built to install with a power nailer - keeping crews moving and projects on schedule.

Key Features

• Power nailer compatible, loads tested and code listed for 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. nails - installs faster than traditional methods, reducing labor time before drywall goes up and helping maintain project timelines.
• Two-hour fire rating tested per ASTM E814 - meets fire-rated wall assembly requirements on both sides of the wall, supporting code compliance in Type III residential construction.
• Intertek Fire-Resistant Rating, Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01 - provides third-party verified documentation to satisfy inspectors and building officials on fire wall assemblies.
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls - enables efficient framing connections at shared fire walls without conflict between opposing hangers.
• Two-hour fire rating applies to 2x4 or thicker walls - broad wall-thickness compatibility means the hanger works across a wider range of framing configurations in multifamily projects.
• Space for two layers of 5/8-in. drywall after framing is complete - drywall can be slipped in after structural framing is finished, keeping the framing sequence flexible and reducing job site coordination conflicts.
• Made from 10-gauge steel with G90 zinc galvanized coating - heavy-gauge construction delivers the load capacity required for engineered wood joists, while the galvanized finish resists corrosion over the life of the structure.

Why This Product

• The first fire wall hanger designed for power nailer installation - this single design advantage directly cuts installation time on multifamily job sites by allowing crews to set hangers with standard power tools before drywall work begins, rather than slowing down for hand nailing.
• Tested and rated for use on both sides of a fire wall - because the two-hour ASTM E814 rating applies to both faces of the wall, one hanger model satisfies the fire-resistance requirement across the entire assembly, simplifying material selection and submittal documentation.
• Post-framing drywall placement built into the design - the top-flange configuration holds space for two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board to be installed after framing is complete, so fire wall drywall does not have to be coordinated around hanger installation.
• Code-listed fastener options give installers flexibility - acceptance of both hand-driven and power-driven 0.148 in. nails in 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. lengths means field crews are not locked into a single fastener type, accommodating different site tools and conditions without compromising the listed load values.

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT3.62/11.25
• Member Size: 3-1/2 in. x 11-1/4 in.
• Seat Width: 3-5/8 in.
• Height: 11-3/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating/Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Installation Fasteners: 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)
• Fire Rating: Two-hour, tested per ASTM E814
• Fire-Resistant Rating: Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall framing connections requiring a two-hour fire rating
• Back-to-back hanger installations on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Installations requiring post-frame drywall placement with two layers of 5/8-in. gypsum board

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders

Downloads and Resources

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

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