Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Fire-Rated, Load-Tested Fire Wall Hangers for Wood-Framed Multifamily Construction
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new line of fire wall hangers designed to install with a power nailer during framing, saving time before hanging drywall and keeping construction projects on schedule. The Simpson Strong-Tie® patent-pending DGT™ and DGHT™ fire wall hangers are designed for floor-to-wall connections in multistory, multifamily construction. They carry a two-hour fire rating and install quickly and easily to help improve productivity and efficiency on busy multifamily jobsites.
For the past several years, the fastest-growing segment of new residential construction has been wood-framed multifamily housing. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), apartment builders are forecast to bring 555,000 new homes to the market in 2023, with especially robust construction activity predicted in densely populated downtown core markets and large metro suburbs.