Dimensions Guide

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KEY FEATURES BUILT TO LAST
A STEP ABOVE THE EXPECTED
• Looks and installs like wood
• Builds flat, stays flat!
• Provides greater spans
between supports
• Works with any type or
brand of decking, including
composite, PVC, aluminum, tile,
wood, and tropical hardwoods
• Carries a 25-year limited
manufacturer warranty
• Designed for low-
maintenance, durability, ease
of installation, and safety
• The premium Black Sand
powder coat virtually
disappears when you’re
above or below your deck
• A noncombustible material,
resistant to fire and
invulnerable to rotting,
warping, splitting, and
pesky insect damage
• Wood boards are often
soaked with insecticide
and fungicide. Not steel
• Steel is recycled and
recyclable, making it more
sustainable than woodg
25-Year Limited Warranty
Evolution Steel Framing is designed to last as long as your pre-
fabricated, pre-engineered railing and composite/synthetic decking.
You no longer have to worry about replacing your deck framing
when your decking and railing are still going strong. Our structural
steel is dual-layer protected with Galvanization and Powder Coating
to provide protection that will last.
Eliminate time and headaches with this innovative
solution. The stair components and brackets work
with the Evolution joist and beams to provide a
quick, easy assembly, dramatically decreasing
installation time!
Look underneath most decks and you’ll see a weak link. Your decking and railing is engineered to last 25 years or
more. So, why are you using wood framing? Choose Evolution steel deck framing, a smarter steel system designed
by deck builders, for deck builders. The interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy, safe decks with
less effort. Our powder-coated finish provides increased corrosion resistance and a more finished look.
EASIER
TO BUILD
SAFE,
COMPLETE
SYSTEM
LONG-LASTING
FOR FEWER
CALLBACKS
Industrial Grade
Powder Coating
G60 Galvanization
50,000 PSI Carbon
Structural Steel
Patent #
US1010 0516B2
Image shown using Fortress Evolution Steel Frame, Fortress Fe
26
Steel
Railing in Blacksand attached with Fortress 2” Fascia Mount Brackets