Dodge Hanger Rear – Drop Support for Siding & Roof Decking
Dodge Hanger Rear – Drop Support for Siding & Roof Decking
A drop-system starter-row support designed to position compatible siding, wall sheathing, or roof decking below the starting edge while you align and fasten the material.
Three Quick Benefits
- Supports starter-row materials during one-person installation.
- Creates approximately a 1-inch drop for compatible wall applications.
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Provides roof-decking clearance for 3/4- to 1 1/4-inch fascia.
Best For
- Starter-row siding requiring a drop below the sheathing
- Wall sheathing requiring approximately a 1-inch drop
- Drop-system installations where top access to the mudsill is unavailable
- Roof decking requiring 3/4- to 1 1/4-inch fascia allowance
- Projects using Corner 15 at outside corners
Choose Another Model When
- You need a flush/no-drop wall installation: choose the Bottom.
- You need to compensate for an out-of-level foundation: consider the Top Leveler.
- You need an outside-corner hanger: choose Corner 15 for the Drop System.
- Roof decking needs to finish flush with the rafter tail without fascia: consider the Bottom.
Why Choose the Dodge Hanger Rear?
- The Rear is designed for projects where the starter material needs to sit below the starting edge instead of flush with it.
- For siding, the DHR attaches to the sheathing and supports the starter row below its bottom edge.
- For wall sheathing, the Rear can be used as part of the Dodge Hanger Drop System when access to the top of the mudsill is limited. It pairs with Corner 15 (DHC15) for outside corners.
- The current Dodge Hangers specifications state that the Rear creates approximately a 1-inch drop.
- The DHR also has a distinct roofing application: it supports starter-row roof decking while allowing space for 3/4- to 1 1/4-inch fascia.
Made In: USA
Compatible With: OSB Sheathing, James Hardie Siding, Roof Decking
System: Patented No Drop System®
3/8-inch saddle
Fits listed material thicknesses:
Model: DHR1538
1/2-inch saddle
Fits:
Model: DHR1512
5/8-inch saddle
Fits:
Model: DHR1558
Check material thickness before ordering.
Bottom – DHB25: Flush/no-drop support.
Rear – DHR15: Drop support; useful when rear/side attachment is required and for roof decking with fascia allowance.
Top Leveler – DHTL15: Drop support that can establish the starting position from a level line.
Corner 0 – DHC0: Outside corner for No Drop System.
Corner 15 – DHC15: Outside corner for Drop System; companion to Rear or Top Leveler.
How much drop does the Rear create?
The current Dodge Hangers product specifications state approximately 1 inch for compatible wall applications.
What's the difference between the Rear and Bottom?
The Bottom establishes a flush/no-drop position. The Rear establishes a dropped position.
What's the difference between the Rear and Top Leveler?
Both can participate in Drop System installations. The Top Leveler attaches from the top of the mudsill and is specifically useful for establishing a starting position from a level line. The Rear provides an alternative when the top of the mudsill cannot be accessed.
Which corner model works with the Rear?
Dodge Hanger Corner 15 (DHC15).
Can I use the Rear for siding?
Yes. This is one of its primary applications.
Can I use it for roof decking?
Yes. Dodge Hangers specifies the DHR for starter-row roof decking requiring clearance for 3/4- to 1 1/4-inch fascia.
Which saddle size should I order?
Choose according to the actual material thickness:
3/8 saddle → 5/16, 11/32, 3/8 in
1/2 saddle → 7/16, 15/32, 1/2 in
5/8 saddle → 9/16, 19/32, 5/8 in
How many DHRs do I need for siding?
The current installation instructions recommend two per piece, with additional hangers as needed for longer pieces.
Step 1 – Position the hangers
Place DHR hangers on the sheathing, with supports positioned no more than approximately 6 inches from the ends of the siding.
Step 2 – Set the hanger
Use the quick-mount stab tab to help hold each DHR in position.
Step 3 – Secure
Attach the hanger using approved fasteners.
Step 4 – Place and fasten siding
Set the starter row into the hanger saddles, establish the required position, and fasten the siding.
The current Dodge Hangers instructions recommend 2 DHRs per piece of siding, adding supports as needed for longer pieces.
Three Ways To Use This Hanger
Siding
Hangs the starter row of siding flush with the bottom of the sheathing — no measuring, no second worker holding it in place.
Sheathing
Installs the starter row of exterior sheathing flush with the mudsill, over a foundation wall, without it dropping out of level.
Roofing
Hangs the starter row of roof decking flush with the rafter tail end when no fascia board is used.
Hanging Siding Alone Isn't Just Hard. It's Dangerous.
Every course means holding a heavy panel dead level while it can slip, drop, or throw your line off. Most crews solve this by burning a second worker on a job one person should be able to run.
One worker holds the panel while another marks and levels it — every single course, every wall.
One slip and the panel drops — onto the ground, a worker, or the panel itself cracks.
Uneven courses mean callbacks, rework, and lost margin on the job.
A full crew gets tied up on work one person could run alone.
Recommended For Your Project
What Builders Are Saying
Ran a full sheathing job solo with these. No more waiting on a second guy to hold the panel — huge time saver.
Every course came out level without re-checking. Stainless steel held up fine through a wet install week too.
First-time DIYer here. Instructions were simple and the hanger genuinely kept the starter row from shifting.
Before You Order
Not always — this hanger alone hangs a starter row of siding, sheathing, or roof decking. For a full no-drop system over a foundation, pair with a matching corner hanger.
Yes. It locks material in place for a no-movement nail-off, so it won't shift while you fasten — check your local building code for approved fasteners.
Match the saddle width to your material thickness. See the Installation Guide above for the full size chart.