{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-ba3-56-7-25-top-flange-beam-hanger","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie BA3.56\/7.25 Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 3-1\/2 in. x 7-1\/4 in. 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LVL\/PSL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BA3.56\/7.25 is Simpson's cost-effective 12-gauge top-flange hanger for a 3-1\/2 in. x 7-1\/4 in. LVL\/PSL. The top flange bears on the header and a full-height joist flange captures the carried member so it cannot rotate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMin. and max. nailing options: Simpson publishes two load levels depending on how many joist nails you fill. Size the nailing to the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-gauge steel, Zinc galvanized, G90 finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-height joist flange captures the member and prevents rotation, with no web stiffeners needed for I-joists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive-angle nailing at the seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptable for weld-on applications to steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped and skewed versions available by special order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLVL and PSL beams hung from a girder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity I-joists at stair openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeader-to-beam connections in engineered floor systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA3.56\/7.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarried member\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/2 in. x 7-1\/4 in. LVL\/PSL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth (W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-9\/16 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-1\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeat depth (B)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop flange (TF)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeader fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(16) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. (top and face)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJoist fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(2) 0.148 in. x 1-1\/2 in. min. \/ (8) max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc galvanized, G90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eDimensions, fastener schedule and allowable loads are from Simpson's catalogue table for the BA3.56\/7.25. Loads vary by lumber species, load duration and nailing option; confirm the value for your design before install. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/2gzstwshpt\/C-C-2026-p186-188.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, pp. 186-188 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook the top flange over the header so it bears fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the top and face holes with 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the joist holes: minimum nailing for moderate loads, maximum nailing for Simpson's higher values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn steel, a 2 in. fillet weld each side of each top flange replaces the top and face nailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull installation notes, fastener substitutions and load tables: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/view\/pdf\/2gzstwshpt\/C-C-2026-p186-188.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors Catalog C-C-2026, pp. 186-188 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich nails do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeader: (16) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. (top and face). Joist: (2) 0.148 in. x 1-1\/2 in. min. \/ (8) max. Use the exact sizes Simpson specifies; a shorter or thinner nail lowers the allowable load. Simpson's catalogue table lists the load for each nailing option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMin. or max. nailing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimum nailing (2 joist nails) suits moderate loads. Filling all 8 joist holes gives the higher maximum values in Simpson's table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a pressure-treated deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot this finish. G90 galvanizing is for dry, interior framing. For preservative-treated lumber or exterior exposure, Simpson calls for ZMAX, hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel connectors and matching fasteners. 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