Installation Guide

6 © 2019 Fortress Framing, LLC Rev6-10/10/19
Fortress Framing includes span charts within these instrucons. Never exceed the limits outlined within the
span charts. Doing so may void the manufacturer's warranty. If there are quesons, consult a professional
engineer, building code ocial, your local dealer, or Fortress Faming.
Fortress Framing includes a fastening schedule within these instrucons. Reference the Table of Contents. In
most cases, Evoluon parts are manufactured with pre-drilled holes in the brackets. ALL of these holes must be
lled with the Evoluon #10 3/4" Black Self-Tapping Screw (NOT including the Ledger, reference the S-Ledger
secon for fastening instrucons).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Personal Protecon Equipment (PPE) must be worn anyme you're using power tools and working with
Evoluon Steel Deck Framing. Eye protecon, hearing protecon, closed-toe shoes, gloves, long sleeves, and
pants must be worn to keep yourself safe.
As the steel framing parts are cut, all metal shavings and/or chips must be removed from inside the Evoluon
Framing parts. At the end of a work period, all steel shavings and/or chips must be cleaned o the jobsite. Not
doing so could result in the staining of surrounding surfaces.
As the steel framing parts are cut, DO NOT allow metal shavings and/or chips to get dropped or blown into a
pool, hot tub, or any other body of water. Staining could occur if this were to happen.
Fortress Framing does not cover all possible installaon scenarios within these instrucons. In some cases, it
may be necessary for you to consult a professional engineer, building code ocial, or local dealer. In addion, it
may become necessary to use brackets other than Fortress’ when more complex installaons take place.
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all
required building permits. The framing, deck and railing installer should determine and implement
appropriate installaon techniques for each installaon situaon. Neither The Fortress Company nor
its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installaons.