Simpson Strong-Tie BA38 BA Top-Flange Joist Hanger for 3x8

The Simpson Strong-Tie® BA hanger series is designed for engineered wood and solid sawn lumber applications. This top-flange hanger can carry medium loads with solid sawn lumber and higher loads with engineered wood products. The BA features minimum nailing with positive-angle nailing (PAN) to target moderate load conditions and maximum nailing to support higher loads.

This Simpson product is designed for construction, connector, fastening, anchoring, and structural applications where dependable performance, durability, and jobsite-ready installation matter.

Features

• Cost-effective one-piece design compared to welded hangers
• A full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners
• Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
• Nominal joist size: 3x8
• Made from 12-gauge steel
• Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance

Specifications

• ERP Part Number: BA38
• UPC: 707392002635
• GTIN: 707392002635
• Feature 01: Cost-effective one-piece design compared to welded hangers
• Feature 02: A full-height joist flange that captures the top chord of the joist to prevent rotation and eliminate the need for web stiffeners
• Feature 03: Available for special order to accommodate sloped and/or skewed members
• Feature 04: Nominal joist size: 3x8
• Feature 05: Made from 12-gauge steel
• Feature 06: Galvanized (G90) for corrosion resistance
• Install With: Install with 0.162 in. x 3-1/2 in. nails in the header and 0.148 in. x 1-1/2 in. nails in the joist
• Assembled Depth - Imperial: 5.599
• Assembled Depth UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Height - Imperial: 7.323
• Assembled Height UOM - Imperial: in.
• Assembled Width - Imperial: 8.7605
• Assembled Width UOM - Imperial: in.
• Base Product ID: BA_Hanger
• Base Product Name: BA
• Brand Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Category Tree (Computed): Wood Construction Connectors > Joist Hangers > Hanger
• Coating: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Country of Origin: US
• Customer Unit: Yes
• Display Unit/Measure: EA
• EAN category: UC
• Finish: Zinc Galvanized, G90
• Gauge: 12
• GUID: 77334025467201603123660886499203113370
• Logo Image: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--Lkh4Jm6c--/vkrqlmpfxgflsa4yytuq.png
• Measurement Unit Text: each
• Member Size: 3x8
• MFG Name: Simpson Strong-Tie®
• Number Category Description: UPC
• Packaging Quantity: 1
• Packaging Type: Unpacked
• Product Class: Hanger
• Prop 65 Warning: No
• Quantity: 1
• Shipping Weight: 1.43
• Short Product Name: TOP FLANGE HANGER FOR 3X8
• Strongtie.com URL: https://www.strongtie.com/topflangehangersssl_solidsawnlumberconnectors/ba_hanger/p/ba
• Subcategory: Wood Construction Connectors
• Subcategory 2: Joist Hangers
• Warranty PDF: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--K_9ww28_--/bgqxyqo1uhaqsqcvudu7.pdf
• Brand Video: https://images.salsify.com/video/upload/s--N-SMFYx9--/wpz3sdgci9c512ppr9df.mp4
• Lumber Size Infographic: https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--4j6m7m95--/of77l1vzb2adrmtseor4.png