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 wall separation is required. Carrying a two-hour fire-resistant rating tested to ASTM E814, this hanger is the first fire wall hanger designed to install with a power nailer - cutting labor time before drywall is hung and helping keep construction schedules on track. Sized for 5-1/4 in. x 18 in. engineered wood members, its top-flange design creates space for two layers of 5/8 in. gypsum board to be slipped into place after framing is complete, and it is fire rated for use on both sides of the wall.

Key Features

• Power nailer compatible and hand-nail ready - loads tested and code listed for 1 1/2 in. and 2 1/2 in. power-driven or hand-installed nails, giving crews flexibility to use the tools already on site without slowing the job down.
• Two-hour fire-resistant rating (Intertek Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01) - meets stringent fire separation requirements for Type III residential construction, providing verified, code-backed protection on both sides of the fire wall.
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation - engineered for use on 2x6 minimum walls, allowing hangers to be installed on both sides of the assembly during framing before drywall goes up.
• Built-in clearance for two layers of 5/8 in. drywall - the hanger geometry accommodates the full gypsum board assembly after framing is complete, so drywall can be slipped into place without modifying the connector or the structure.
• Two-hour fire rating on 2x4 or thicker walls - broad wall-thickness compatibility means the hanger works across a wide range of common framing configurations without requiring special assemblies.
• Made from 10-gauge steel with G90 zinc galvanized coating - heavy-gauge construction delivers the load capacity demanded by engineered wood framing members, while the galvanized finish provides corrosion resistance in typical construction environments.
• Tested to ASTM E814 - independent fire testing under a recognized standard gives engineers and inspectors the documentation needed for plan approval and code compliance.

Why This Product

• The only fire wall hanger built for power nailer installation - because the DGHT was specifically designed to work with a power nailer, crews can fasten the hanger faster and get to drywall sooner, reducing one of the most time-sensitive bottlenecks in fire-rated framing.
• A single hanger that satisfies both sides of a fire wall assembly - the top-flange design supports back-to-back installation on opposite sides of the wall, eliminating the need to source different connectors for each face and simplifying procurement on multilevel residential projects.
• Code-listed fire rating backed by third-party certification - with ASTM E814 testing and Intertek certification on record, this hanger arrives on the job site with the documentation that inspectors and building officials need, reducing approval delays.
• Engineered specifically for the demands of multifamily Type III construction - the DGHT addresses the intersection of structural load requirements and fire separation code requirements in a single connector, making it a purpose-built solution for the most common fire wall framing scenarios in residential construction.

Specifications

• MPN: DGHT5.37/18
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Member Size: 5-1/4 in. x 18 in.
• Seat Width: 5-3/8 in.
• Height: 17-15/16 in.
• Gauge: 10
• Coating / Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Fire Rating: Two-hour
• Fire Test Standard: ASTM E814
• Intertek Certification: Design No. SST/WPCF 120-01
• 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)
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Multifamily residential construction requiring fire wall separation
• Multilevel Type III residential construction
• Fire wall assemblies requiring a two-hour fire-resistant rating
• Back-to-back installation on 2x6 (minimum) walls
• Installations on both sides of a fire wall

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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