Installation Guide

Legislation may differ between jurisdictions. Before installing any Fortress Building Products, ensure that the application complies

with the local building codes. Wherever necessary, consult a suitably qualified professional. Be sure to comply with material

manufacturer specifications. Where manufacturers and building codes differ, revert to the building code requirements. Check

that your choice of product is suitable for its intended application. For further product specification and information visit www.

FortressBP.com

· Always wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Comply with the local occupational health and safety legislation.

· Refer to the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

· Cutting Apex™ produces fine particulate matter.

· Work in well-ventilated areas.

· Wear dust masks during cutting, drilling and cleaning.

· Clean up saw-dust by vacuuming or wetting the area down and sweeping.

· Always wear safety goggles whilst cutting and/or installation.

· Cut boards may have sharp edges (particularly mitered cuts).

· Wear gloves when working with boards.

· Boards are however bundled for convenience and

can, as a result, be heavy. Take care when lifting, placing or removing from raised pallets. More than one person may be required

for lifting depending on the length of the boards and the number of boards within a bundle. Ensure the mass handled does not

exceed safe limits as defined by applicable local legislation.

· When handling lengths of boards greater than 12', ensure both ends are lifted simultaneously and evenly. Lift the boards 3'

from each end to provide better control.

· Handle the boards carefully. Dropping the boards (and all high impact loads in general) can result in damage to the profiles.

· During transportation use corner protectors where strapping is required.

· All components should be stored completely under cover.

· When storing boards, a pallet or flat surface should be used to support the full length of each component.

· All components should be securely stored.

· No component should sit in water or similar.

· Avoid over-stacking and/or eccentric stacking.

· Assess the site environment and ensure the product is suitable for the intended application.

· Classify the corrosion category, loading class, and any other property that will influence the selection of product.

· Determine appropriate spans for the selected profile. This will depend on the application and the loading class for the region.

Suggested spans are provided for typical residential scenarios.

· An appropriately qualified professional must be consulted whenever necessary to ensure the product, this document and the

intended application complies with all applicable legislation for that region.

· Develop a maintenance plan to ensure the longevity of the system. This should consider drainage, corrosion and vegetation

under and around the deck.

· Ensure adequate drainage below the deck footprint. Prevent pooling water and/or erosion.

· Remove vegetation from the deck footprint and place an appropriate geotextile to prevent regrowth.

2. Pre-installation

STANDARDS

SAFETY

STORAGE & HANDLING

PLAN

SITE PREPARATION

Apex

Deck Installation Guidelines