Installation Guide

31 © 2019 Fortress Framing, LLC Rev6-10/10/19
Blank U-Rim Joist
Posion the Blank U-Rim Joist the same as the pre-punched U-Rim Joist and use the F50 brackets to fasten it to
the joists.
Rim Joist
Curved Rim Joist
The Blank U-Rim is used anyme there’s non-standard joist spacing
The Curved Rim Joist is used anyme there’s a radius on the rim of a deck.
Curved Rim Joist. Rim Joist Bracket
There’s no need to angle cut the joists at the rim when you use the Curved Rim Joist and the Rim Joist Bracket.
Pop the Rim Joist Brackets into the joists. Using Channel Locks or Locking Pliers, bend the tabs on the Rim Joist
Bracket to the desired angle.
Bend the Curved Rim joist by hand and t it to the angle on the Rim Joist Bracket and fasten it using Evoluon
self-drilling screws.
The Blank U-Rim is used anyme no fascia will be used on the rim of the deck.