Installation Guide
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3) Evoluon F50 Bracket: Used with S-ledger, joist, and blocking as well as many other applicaons.
1) Evoluon S-Ledger: The part of a deck that aaches to the structure. Evoluon's S-Ledger is an engineered
interlocking design with the Ledger Bracket that eliminates the need for excessive fasteners and drascally
speeds up installaon. The “S” shape provides a sturdy, safe deck connecon that will provide peace of mind for
decades. The S-Ledger is available with pre-punched, standard spacing opons that drascally simplify deck
construcon.
2) Evoluon Ledger Bracket: Used to aach the Joist to the S-Ledger. Can also be used to aach the joist to the
beam in ush beam installaons.
4) Evoluon 2X6 Joist: Evoluon Joists are familiar shapes that install quickly and easily with minimal fasteners.
The steel joist will hold their shape providing a perfectly at deck surface that will not sag or warp over the life of
your deck.
5) Evoluon 12 O.C. or 16 O.C. Strap: Manufactured to match the same spacing as the S-ledger for easy mid-
span blocking applicaons. Straps must be installed when joist spans are greater than 8’.
6) Evoluon 12 O.C. or 16 O.C. Blocking: Manufactured to match the same spacing as the S-ledger for the easy
blocking of joist on a dropped beam.
7) Evoluon 2X11 Beam: Evoluon's Beam has been engineered to achieve longer spans between supports
than wood eliminang excessive post and obstructed views.
8) Evoluon U-Rim Joist: Evoluon’s U-Rim Joist incorporates the same pre-punched and non-punched system
as the S-Ledger for consistent, quicker installaon without the hassle. The U-Rim Joist aaches to the Joist with
minimal fasteners and provides a perfectly at surface to aach trim or fascia.
9) Evoluon Beam/Post Brackets: These brackets are designed to aach the beam to the post. There are two
opons; a single beam/post bracket and a double beam/post bracket.
10) Evoluon 3.5X3.5 Post: Evoluon’s steel post and brackets provide the perfect soluon to support your
deck. The black powder coated post look great on their own or can be dressed up with the trim of your choice.
11) Evoluon Post/Pier Bracket: Secures post to concrete landing or pier.
12) Evoluon Beam Cap: Covers open beams to provides clean, nished look and deter pest and animals.
13) F10 Bracket: Used to secure joist to a drop beam when non-standard spacing is required and as a cap on
the boom of the S-ledger.
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