The Simpson Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger is built to meet the structural demands of residential and commercial framing projects where reliable joist-to-purlin and joist-to-beam connections are essential. Engineered by Simpson with welded construction and a durable Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint finish, this top-flange hanger supports a broad range of connection types - including wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel applications - while accommodating skewed and sloped framing layouts that would challenge a standard hanger.

Key Features

• Welded Construction - Provides a rigid, unified hanger body that maintains structural integrity under load, reducing the risk of deformation in demanding framing assemblies.
• Top-Flange Design - Seats over the top of the supporting member for a secure, positive connection that resists joist uplift and lateral movement.
• Skew Range up to 84 deg. - Allows the hanger to be used in angled and non-standard framing layouts, reducing the need for custom fabrication or labor-intensive field modifications.
• Slope Capability up to 45 deg. - Handles pitched framing installations with confidence, making this hanger suitable for roof framing and other sloped structural applications.
• Multi-Connection Compatibility - Approved for wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing connections, giving contractors a single hanger solution across varied job-site conditions.
• Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint Finish - Provides a corrosion-resistant surface coating suitable for interior structural environments, with hot-dip galvanized options available for projects requiring enhanced protection.
• 12 ga. Stirrup Material - The 97 mil steel gauge delivers the load-bearing strength needed for full-depth 3 in. x 14 in. joist framing applications.

Why This Product

• Engineered for Versatility Across Connection Types - With approved applications spanning wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and cold-formed steel framing, this welded top-flange hanger adapts to the realities of mixed-material construction without requiring multiple hanger models on site.
• Handles Extreme Framing Angles - A skew capacity of up to 84 deg. and a slope capacity of up to 45 deg. make this hanger one of the most flexible options available for irregular, pitched, or non-orthogonal framing layouts.
• Welded Integrity Where It Counts - The welded body construction ensures the hanger performs as a single cohesive unit, which is especially valuable in load-critical purlin and beam support applications.
• Backed by Simpson Precision - Produced by Simpson, a name synonymous with engineered structural connectors, this hanger reflects the quality standards that structural engineers and contractors depend on for code-compliant framing work.

Specifications

• Model Number: WP314
• Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
• Joist Size: 3 in. x 14 in.
• Description: Welded Top-Flange Joist Hanger
• Material - Stirrup: 97 mil (12 ga.)
• Finish: Simpson Strong-Tie Gray Paint; some models available hot-dip galvanized as a Custom Order
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Supporting joists on purlins or beams in structural framing assemblies
• Wood-to-wood framing connections
• Wood-to-steel framing connections
• Cold-formed steel framing applications
• Skewed framing layouts up to 84 deg.
• Sloped framing installations up to 45 deg.

Options

• Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders
• Refer to the Special-Order Worksheet for ease of ordering a Custom WP Hanger

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture. Please see the item description above for specifications.