Drywall Hangers Can Be Installed over Two Layers of Gypsum Board into a Wood-stud Wall

Simpson Strong-Tie, a provider of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced new drywall hangers that can be installed over two layers of gypsum board (drywall) into a wood stud wall.

The new DU/DHU face-mount hanger and the DHUTF top-mount hanger are designed to carry joist floor loads to a wood stud wall through two layers of 5/8-inch drywall. These hangers install after the drywall is in place and are available in sizes that accommodate most joists used in multifamily construction, including I-joists and trusses.

The SDS screws used with these hangers have the ability to reach farther than nails through a soft material like gypsum.

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