Installation Guide

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Table of Contents
About Evoluon Steel Deck Framing ....................................................................... 4
FAQ’s ...................................................................................................................... 5
Important Informaon ............................................................................................ 6
Deck Overview / Denions ................................................................................... 7
Preparaon & Planning ..........................................................................................10
Post .......................................................................................................................15
S-Ledger .................................................................................................................16
Beam to Post Connecons .....................................................................................19
Flush Beam ............................................................................................................21
Drop Beam & Blocking ...........................................................................................22
Beam Splicing ........................................................................................................23
Beam & Joist Caps .................................................................................................24
Joist ......................................................................................................................25
Joist as a Carry Beam .............................................................................................27
Strapping (Mid-Span Blocking) ...............................................................................28
Non-Standard Spacing & General Blocking ............................................................29
Rim Joist ................................................................................................................30
Post to Frame Connecons ....................................................................................33
Stairs ......................................................................................................................39
Maintenance Requirements ..................................................................................41
Evoluon Inspecon Checklist ...............................................................................42
Beam/Joist Span Tables .........................................................................................45