Installation Guide

11 © 2019 Fortress Framing, LLC Rev6-10/10/19
A very important step in planning your deck job is understanding the span capabilies of the Evoluon Steel
Framing system.
Preparaon & Planning
WARNING!
Evoluon Steel Framing is an engineered framing system and each part
is designed with load limitaons. The Span Charts are necessary for
you to know and understand so you can ensure you framing system is
structurally sound. Designing a deck frame outside the limits of the
Span Charts may void the manufacturer's warranty.
This secon Includes an example of how to calculate spans. To understand how to use the span charts and plan
a deck, reference the “Sample Deck” poron of this secon.
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