The Simpson Heavy-Duty U-Shaped Architectural Joist Hanger HUA19.5 is a load-rated, heavy-duty connector engineered specifically for joining engineered wood members in structural framing assemblies. Constructed from 7-gauge painted steel with a black paint finish, this architectural hanger delivers the structural reliability demanded by heavy-duty joist-to-beam and joist-to-header connections, while its clean black finish makes it equally suited to architectural and decorative installations where exposed hardware must look as good as it performs.

Key Features

• 7-gauge painted steel construction - provides the material thickness and strength needed to handle high load ratings in demanding structural framing applications without compromise.
• Adjustable width range of 5 1/8" to 7 1/4" - accommodates a variety of engineered wood member sizes within a single hanger, reducing the need for multiple SKUs on a complex framing job.
• 19 1/4" height - delivers deep bearing surface area suited to tall engineered members, helping distribute loads effectively across the connection point.
• Designed for use with Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws - ensures fastener and hanger work as an engineered system, preserving the rated load performance the hanger is designed to achieve.
• Additional round face-nail holes - give installers the flexibility to maximize load performance by adding nails alongside SDS screws where the application requires it.
• Includes 1/4" x 3" SDS screws - the correct fasteners ship with the hanger, so the connection can be installed to spec without sourcing hardware separately.
• Available in black paint, black powder coat, and hot-dip galvanized finishes - allows the same heavy-duty hanger to be specified for interior architectural use, decorative exposed applications, or exterior structural installations requiring corrosion resistance.

Why This Product

• One hanger, multiple finish options - the choice between black paint, black powder coat, and hot-dip galvanized means this hanger can be correctly specified for interior framing, visible architectural details, or exterior structural assemblies without switching to a different product family.
• Engineered-wood-ready design - the HUA19.5 is purpose-built for connecting engineered wood members, making it a straightforward, code-conscious choice for modern framing projects that rely on LVL, PSL, or similar products where connection integrity is critical.
• Fastener-system consistency - because the hanger is designed around Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and ships with the correct 1/4" x 3" SDS screws included, installers can be confident the connection is assembled as the load rating intends, with no guesswork on fastener selection.
• Structural and decorative versatility - the black paint finish and available black powder coat option mean this heavy-duty hanger meets both the load requirements of structural framing and the aesthetic expectations of exposed architectural installations, serving dual roles on projects where performance and appearance both matter.

Specifications

• Model Number: HUA19.5
• Material: Painted Steel
• Finish: Black Paint
• Thickness (Gauge): 7 Gauge
• Height: 19-1/4"
• Width - Minimum: 5-1/8"
• Width - Maximum: 7-1/4"
• Fasteners Included: 1/4" x 3" SDS Screws

Approved Applications

• Connecting engineered wood members in structural framing assemblies
• Architectural and decorative structural installations where black paint or black powder coat finish is desired
• Exterior applications where hot-dip galvanized finish is specified
• Heavy-duty joist-to-beam or joist-to-header connections requiring high load ratings

What's Included

• 1 x Simpson HUA19.5 Heavy-Duty U-Shaped Architectural Joist Hanger
• 1/4" x 3" SDS screws (supplied with the product)

Options

• Black paint finish (standard)
• Black powder coat finish - available for decorative uses
• Hot-dip galvanized finish - available by request for exterior use
• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders