Top-Flange Joist Hangers
Simpson Strong Tie offers several top flange hanger options for attaching joists to the Strong Frame moment frame.
ITS
U.S. Patents 6,523,321 and 6,250,827
U.S. Patents 6,523,321 and 6,250,827
ITS — The ITS installs faster and uses fewer nails than any other EWP top‑flange hanger. The Strong‑Grip™ seat enables standard joist installation without joist nails resulting in the lowest installed cost.
BA
U.S. Patent 7,334,372
U.S. Patent 7,334,372
BA Installed on a Strong Frame Beam with Preinstalled Nailers Using Minimum Nailing
BA — A cost‑effective hanger targeted at high-capacity I‑joists and common structural composite lumber applications. A min./max. joist nail option creates added versatility. The unique two-level embossment provides added stiffness to the top flange.
HIT Installation on a Strong Frame Beam with Preinstalled Nailers
ITS — The ITS installs faster and uses fewer nails than any other EWP top‑flange hanger. The Strong‑Grip™ seat enables standard joist installation without joist nails resulting in the lowest installed cost.
LBV
HB
LBV features Positive Angle Nailing, no web stiffeners are required
BA — A cost‑effective hanger targeted at high-capacity I‑joists and common structural composite lumber applications. A min./max. joist nail option creates added versatility. The unique two-level embossment provides added stiffness to the top flange.
W, WP, WPU, HW, HWU, HWP and HWPH — This series of purlin hangers offer the greatest design flexibility and versatility.
See the Simpson Strong‑Tie® Wood Construction Connectors catalog for complete information and General Notes for these joist hangers. For allowable loads, see technical bulletin T-C-NAILUPLFT16.