{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HB5.50\/11.88 is a 10-gauge heavy beam hanger for a 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam. The 3 in. top flange bears on the header and the tall joist flanges carry high loads from PSL, glulam and multi-ply LVL beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable hot-dip galvanized, sloped or skewed by special order. Contact us for a quote.\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\u003e10-gauge steel, Zinc galvanized, G90 finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-flange bearing plus face and joist nailing for high loads\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\u003ePSL and glulam beams hung from a girder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-ply LVL beams carrying floor or roof loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy beam-to-beam connections\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\u003eHB5.50\/11.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarried member\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ga.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWidth (W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-7\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeat depth (B)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTop flange (TF)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeader fasteners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(22) 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(10) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in.\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 HB5.50\/11.88. 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 (22 total).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the 10 joist holes with 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails.\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: (22) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. (top and face). Joist: (10) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. 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\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. Ask us about the ZMAX or stainless version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger#product\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie\"},\"category\":\"Hardware \u003e Hardware Accessories \u003e Brackets \u0026 Reinforcement Braces\",\"description\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger for 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam. 10-gauge steel, G90 galvanized.\",\"material\":\"10-gauge galvanized steel\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/e8drfxffeu\/jpeg\/C_HB356-18_ProdPho_RI_Prod_HeavyBeamHanger_C0.jpeg\",\"sku\":\"HB5.50\/11.88\",\"mpn\":\"HB5.50\/11.88\",\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Brand\",\"value\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Model\",\"value\":\"HB5.50\/11.88\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Carried member\",\"value\":\"5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Gauge\",\"value\":\"10 ga.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Width (W)\",\"value\":\"5-1\/2 in.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Height (H)\",\"value\":\"11-7\/8 in.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Seat depth (B)\",\"value\":\"3-1\/2 in.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Top flange (TF)\",\"value\":\"3 in.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Header fasteners\",\"value\":\"(22) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. (top and face)\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Joist fasteners\",\"value\":\"(10) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in.\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Finish\",\"value\":\"Zinc galvanized, G90\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Code listing\",\"value\":\"Tested and load rated by Simpson Strong-Tie; see catalogue for code references\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which nails do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Header: (22) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. (top and face). Joist: (10) 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. 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.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I use it on a pressure-treated deck?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not 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. Ask us about the ZMAX or stainless version.\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"HowTo\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger#howto\",\"name\":\"How to install Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\",\"tool\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"Hammer or palm nailer\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToTool\",\"name\":\"Specified nails or Simpson Strong-Drive SD connector screws\"}],\"supply\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToSupply\",\"name\":\"Simpson Strong-Tie HB5.50\/11.88 Heavy Top-Flange Beam Hanger, 5-1\/2 in. x 11-7\/8 in. beam\"}],\"step\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Set the flange\",\"text\":\"Hook the top flange over the header so it bears fully.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Nail top and face\",\"text\":\"Fill the top and face holes with 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails (22 total).\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Nail the beam\",\"text\":\"Fill the 10 joist holes with 0.162 in. x 3-1\/2 in. nails.\"},{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Welding\",\"text\":\"On steel, a 2 in. fillet weld each side of each top flange replaces the top and face nailing.\"}]}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55714044969279,"sku":"HB5.50\/11.88","price":61.56,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/4901\/7919\/files\/C_HB356-18_ProdPho_RI_Prod_HeavyBeamHanger_C0_6bfc5af9-eefa-43ce-a71a-112d8f22c5c0.jpg?v=1790352898","url":"https:\/\/griffbuildingsupplies.com\/zh\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-hb5-50-11-88-heavy-top-flange-beam-hanger","provider":"Griff Building Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}