Simpson Strong-Tie DGT3.62/16 (3-1/2" x 16") Top-Flange Fire Wall Hanger for Engineered Wood

Simpson Strong-Tie DGT3.62/16 Features

• Two-hour fire rating for 2x4 or thicker walls
• Innovative top-flange design for back-to-back installation on 2x6 (min.) walls
• Space for two layers of 5/8" drywall after framing
• Compatible with power-driven or hand-installed nails

Simpson Strong-Tie DGT3.62/16 Applications

• Multifamily Residential Buildings: Provides fire-rated connections essential for apartment complexes and condominiums.
• Commercial Structures: Ensures compliance with fire safety standards in offices and retail spaces.
• Type III Construction: Ideal for buildings requiring non-combustible exterior walls with interior wood framing.
• Retrofit Projects: Suitable for upgrading existing structures to meet fire safety standards.

Simpson Strong-Tie DGT3.62/16 Installation Overview

1. Use all specified fasteners as per the manufacturer's guidelines.
2. Install the DGT hanger similarly to standard top-flange hangers.
3. Ensure that stud wall-plate splices occur at stud locations for optimal support.
4. For I-joist applications, web stiffeners are required to maintain structural integrity.
5. When attaching to a steel header, weld the DGT hanger using four 1/8" x 1-1/2" fillet welds and secure with six joist nails to achieve a download capacity of 1,700 lbs.