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DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING

ATTACHED FRAME & STAIR KIT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED FRAME & STAIR KIT INSTRUCTIONS DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction General Guidelines...............................................................3 Required Tools/Components...............................................4 Installation Installation Overview............................................................6 Project Planning...................................................................8 S-Ledger..............................................................................13 Post To Pier Brackets.................................
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INTRODUCTION READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION General Guidelines It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The Deck Kit installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation. Fortress Building Products nor its distributors shall NOT be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
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Required Tools & Material (Not Provided By Fortress) Goggles Safety Gloves Ear Protector Close-Toed Shoes Concrete Drill Bit: 3/8” [10mm] Wrench: 9/16” [14mm] Locking Pliers Tape Measurer Speed Square Touch-Up Paint Bit Extender Hex Head Nut Driver Bits: 9/16”, 5/16” [14mm, 8mm] Ratchet Wrench & Socket: 9/16” [14mm] Post Hole Digger Pencil Concrete Level Tool Metal Cutting Circular Saw Saw Horses Concrete Anchor (x4): 3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm] Clamps Drill Ground Stakes Step Bit: 3/4” [1
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S-Ledger Evolution Self-drilling Screw 2” x 8” x 12’ [51mm x 203mm x 3658mm] Ledger Bracket 3/4” [19mm] #12 Post to Pier Bracket Beam Cap Single Beam To Post Bracket F-10 Bracket F-50 Bracket Components: Stair Kit (Provided By Fortress) Joist 2” x 6” x 12’ [51mm x 152mm x 3658mm] Adjustable Stair Tray Evolution Self-drilling Screw Strap 3/4” [19mm] #12 Stair Anchor Bracket Note: • 8” [203mm] Joist Cap F-50 Bracket Stair Strap Adjustable Stair Bracket Components ARE NOT show to scale.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Evolution Attached Framing Without Stair Kit 2 1 3 Evolution Attached Framing With Stair Kit 4 6 5 Connections: 1. Joists to Beam & Straps 4. Joists to Blocking 6 2. Joists to U-Rim & S-Ledger 5. Post to Footing DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING 3. Post To Beam 6.
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Evolution Attached Framing Installation Process (Overview) 1. Install S-Ledger Joist 2. Mount Posts onto Footing 3. Install Single Beam & Beam Caps 4. Install Frame Joists & Post Blocking 5. Install U-Rim Joists & Evolution Strap 6. Install Stair Kit (Optional) Note: Construction methodologies are always improving. Please visit FortressBP.com for the most up-to-date Installation Instructions.
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PROJECT PLANNING Step 1: Sketch Layout of Framing Project 1. Sketch the top and side faces of the house/building profile. 2. Identify the desired location of your framing project. Reference Fig. 1 below for overall dimensions. 3. Sketch desired positioning of your wall mounted frame. 4. If installing stairs, determine then sketch desired stair frame position. Reference Stair Kit installation instructions on pages 51 - 70 to determine stair landing positioning. 5.
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DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING 9
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Step 2: Create a Perimeter For The Post Footprint 1. Using Stakes and Guide String, create a perimeter around the post footprint. As shown in Fig. 2. Recommended Post footprint is 10’ x 10’ [3048mm x 3048mm]. Tip: • Be sure corners are set at 90o angles. • Be sure post footprint is positioned to account for frame footprint and 1/2” [13mm] deck overhang. Fig.
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Note: • Call 811 before you dig the footing holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. • When positioning footings, be sure to account for post to Beam overhang (24” [610mm] maximum) and Joist to Beam overhang (18” [457mm] maximum). Fig. 3 HOUSE/BUILDING 3’ [914mm] Starting point 90o 4’ [1219mm] 5’ [1524mm] Top View Fig. 4 (NOT TO SCALE) HOUSE/BUILDING Mark center of desired footing location Top View Fig.
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Fig. 6 Consult local code requirements Consult local code requirements Level with the ground or higher 3” [72mm] Concrete Gravel Side View Fig.
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INSTALLATION: S-Ledger Step 1: Mount S-Ledger Brackets into S-Ledger 1. Insert Ledger Brackets into S-Ledger openings. As shown in Fig. 8. Ledger Brackets are press fit into place. 2. Be sure angle cut edge in Ledger Bracket is facing down once installed. As shown in Fig. 9. Adjust if needed. Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Side View Ledger Bracket S-Ledger Angled edge in Ledger Bracket facing down Step 2: Mount S-Ledger onto Wall Surface 1. Place S-Ledger in desired position onto wall Surface. 2.
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3. Using a 3/8” [10mm] bit, Pre-drill screw holes into structure. Attachment to the structure will vary depending on the attachment material and geographical region. Consult your local building code official or structural engineer to determine the proper size and type of bolt/ screw to use to attach the S-ledger to the structure. 4. Position S-Ledger over pre-drilled holes, then using 3/8” [10mm] bolt and washers, fasten S-Ledger to structure. As shown in Fig. 11.
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Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Inside face of F-50 Bracket Fig.
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INSTALLATION: POST TO PIER BRACKETS Post To Pier Bracket Concrete Footing Step 1: Mount Post to Pier Brackets onto Concrete Footings 1. Reposition Stakes and Guide String (page 10, step 3). 2. Position Post to Pier Brackets along internal corners of Guide Strings. As shown in Fig. 14. 3. Pre-drill concrete footing, then mount Post to Pier Brackets onto surface using 3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm] Concrete Anchors. As shown in Fig. 15 & 16.
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INSTALLATION: POSTS Single Beam to Post Bracket Evolution Post Post to Pier Bracket Concrete Footing Step 1: Cut Posts to Desired Lengths 1. Measure height from footing to top face of S-Ledger. 2. To determine required post height, minus 18 - 1/16" [459mm] from the total height. Reference Fig. 17. 3. Cut Posts to determined post height. Note: • 18 -1/16" [459mm] is the sum of S-Ledger, Beam and post to footer offset heights (6” [152mm], 11” [279mm] and 1-1/16” [27mm]).
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Step 2: Mount Single Beam Brackets onto Posts 1. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten Single Beam to Post Brackets onto top edge of post. As shown in Fig. 18 & 19. Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Indented Bracket Step 3: Mount Posts into Post to Pier Brackets 1. Insert Posts into Post to Pier Brackets. As shown in Fig. 20. 2. Be sure to have Single Beam to Post Brackets orientated in desired direction to allow for the Beam to be mounted correctly. As shown in Fig. 21. Adjust if needed. 3.
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Fig. 21 Indented Brackets facing inside towards S-Ledger Fig.
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INSTALLATION: SINGLE BEAM S-Ledger Singe Beam Step 1: Mount Single Beams onto Single Beam to Post Brackets 1. Insert Single Beam into opening in Single Beam to Post Brackets. As shown in Fig. 23. 2. All Beams contain holes to allow for water drainage. Be sure drainage holes on Beam face down once installed. As shown in Fig. 24. Adjust if needed. 3. Confirm ends of both the Beam and S-Ledger are in Line. As shown in Fig. 25. Adjust if needed. 4. Confirm Beam overhang.
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Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Drainage holes facing down Fig. 25 Ends of S-Ledger & Beam in line S-Ledger Single Beam Fig. 26 Side View 24” [610mm] Max.
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Fig. 27 HOUSE/BUILDING S-Ledger Measurement 1 Measurement 2 Beam Top View Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Side (Profile) View Step 2: Install Beam Cap 1. Position the Beam Caps onto the ends of Beams. As shown in Fig. 30. 2. Using Evolution self-drilling screws, fasten Beam Caps onto Beams. As shown in Fig. 31. Fig. 30 22 Fig.
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INSTALLATION: FRAME JOISTS & CORNER POST BLOCKING Corner Blocking: Component B Component F Corner Blocking: Component A Component D End Joist End Joist Corner Blocking: Component E Infill Joists Corner Blocking: Component C Step 1: Cut Corner Blocking Joists to Length 1. Cut a Joist to 12-1/16” [306mm] length. Label cut Joist as Component A. As shown in Fig. 32. 2. Cut a Joist to 14” [356mm] length. Label cut Joist as Component B. As shown in Fig. 33. 3. Cut Joists to 12-1/16” [306mm] lengths.
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Fig. 32 Side View Fig. 33 Cut joist Component A Cut joist Component B 12-1/16” [306mm] 14” [356mm] (x1) Fig. 34 Fig. 36 Side View Side View (x1) Fig. 35 Side View Cut joist Component C Cut joist Component D 12-1/16” [306mm] 11-13/16” [300mm] Al13 railing installation (x2) Fe26 railing installation (x1) (x1) Side View Fig.
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For Al13 Railing installation: Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite ends of two cut Joists labeled component C and two cut Joist labeled component E. Be sure the outside faces of the brackets and cut Joists are flush. As shown in Fig. 40 & 41. 3. For Fe26 Railing installation: Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite ends of one cut Joist labeled component C and one cut Joist labeled component E.
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Fig. 41 Side View Outside faces of F-50 & Joist flush Fig. 42 Fig. 43 Side View Outside faces of F-50 & Joist flush Component D (x1) Component F (x1) Offset F-50 Bracket 1/4” [6mm] from edge of cut Joist Step 3: Assemble Corner Blocking Joist Assemblies (Al13 Railing Installation) 1. Reference Fig. 44 - 48 for mounting labeled cut Joist assemblies onto full length Joists to create the left and right corner blocking joist assemblies.
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Fig. 44 Al13 Railing installation Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Left side Joist assembly has an internal opening of 14” [356mm] Right side Joist assembly has an internal opening of 12-1/16” [306mm] 12’ [3658mm] Joist 12’ [3658mm] Joist Fig. 47 Fig. 48 Top View Fig.
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Fig. 46 6-11/16” [170mm] F-50 Bracket of Component A flush with edge of Joist Component D Component A 2-7/16” [62mm] Al13 Railing installation Fig. 47 F-50 Bracket of Component E flush with edge of Joist 6-5/16” [160mm] 2-7/16” [62mm] Component E Al13 Railing installation Fig. 48 6-5/16” [160mm] F-50 Bracket of Component C flush with edge of Joist 2-7/16” [62mm] Component C Al13 Railing installation Step 4: Assemble Corner Blocking Joist Assemblies (Fe26 Railing Installation) 1.
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• For a successful installation, confirm top faces of all Joists are flush before fastening. Fig. 49 Fe 26 Railing installation Fig. 50 & 51 Fig. 52 & 53 Left side Joist assembly has an internal opening of 14” [356mm] Right side Joist assembly has an internal opening of 12-1/16” [306mm] 12’ [3658mm] Joist 12’ [3658mm] Joist Fig. 54 Fig. 55 Top View Fig.
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Fig. 51 Component F Screw heads of F-50 Bracket mounted onto Component B sit inside offset end of cut Joist of Component F Component B Fe 26 Railing Installation Top View Fig. 52 5-3/8” [135mm] Component D F-50 Bracket of Component A flush with edge of Joist Fe 26 Railing installation Component A 2-7/16” [62mm] Fig. 53 Component D Screw heads of F-50 Bracket mounted onto Component B sit inside offset end of cut Joist of Component F Component A Fe 26 Railing Installation Top View Fig.
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Fig. 55 Component C 2-15/16” [75mm] Fe 26 Railing installation Step 5: Mount Assembled Joists onto Beam and S-Ledger 1. Joist assembly with the internal opening of 12-1/16” [306mm] should be mounted on right end of the S-Ledger and Joist assembly with the internal opening of 14” [356mm] should be mounted on left end of the S-Ledger. As shown in Fig. 56. Adjust if needed. 2. Insert left and right Joist assemblies into S-Ledger.
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Fig. 56 Top View Left side Joist assembly has internal opening of 14” [356mm] Right side Joist assembly has internal opening of 12-1/16” [306mm] Fig. 57 Joist with the F-50 Bracket of component A or B facing away from the S-Ledger mounts onto first Ledger Bracket First Ledger Bracket Fig. 58 Outside face of end Joist flush with outside edge of Beam Fig.
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Fig. 60 Top View F-10 Bracket F-10 Bracket Beam Fig. 61 Step 6: Mount Infill Joists into S-Ledger 1. Slide 12’ [3658mm] Joists onto the remaining Ledger Brackets. Use a Hammer and a block of wood to fully seat joists into Ledger Brackets & S-Ledger. As shown in Fig. 62 & 63. 2. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten Joists onto Ledger Brackets. As shown in Fig. 64. It is required to apply a screw onto each sides of a joist. 3.
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Fig. 62 Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig.
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Bra Fig.
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INSTALLATION: FRONT & SIDE POST BLOCKING Side Blocking Side Blocking Front Blocking Step 1: Mount Front Post Blocking 1. Reference step 1 of project planning instructions (pages 8 & 9) for determined front face Post location(s). 2. Determine desired positioning of front face blocking (will be positioned between two joists). 3. For Al13 Railing installation: measure and mark 2-3/8” [60mm from ends of the End joist and first Infill Joist. As shown in Fig. 67. 4.
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8. 9. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten the second F-50 Brackets onto each Joist. As shown in Fig. 70. Be sure the brackets are plumb/perpendicular to joists when fastening. Measure opening between faces of opposite F-50 Brackets. As shown in Fig. 71. 10. Cut two Joists to measured lengths. 11. Position first cut Joist flush with inside face of opposite F-50 Brackets and top face of Joists. 12. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten the F-50 Brackets onto the cut Joist.
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Fig. 67 Top View Fig. 68 Infill Joist Infill Joist F-50 Bracket in line with Markings Measure & mark 2-3/8” [60mm] (Al13 Railing) or 2-7/8” [73mm] (Fe26 Railing) Fig. 69 F-50 Bracket in line with Marking Fig. 70 F-50 Bracket in line with Marking Fig. 71 Measured Length F-50 Brackets Top View Fig. 72 Fig.
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Fig. 74 Fig. 75 Section View Fig. 76 Stair Blocking 2 Stair Blocking 1 48” [1219mm] Top View Stair Configuration Step 2: Mount Side Post Blocking 1. Cut two Joists to 13” [330mm] lengths. As shown in Fig. 77. 2. Cut two Joists to 12-1/8” [308mm] lengths. As shown in Fig. 78. 3. For Al13 Railing installation, Position and offset an F-50 Bracket 7/16” [11mm] from the end of each 13” [330mm] cut Joist. As shown in Fig. 79. 4.
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8. Position 12-1/8” [308mm] cut Joists between mounted F-50 Brackets. 9. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten the F-50 Brackets onto the 12-1/8” [308mm] cut Joist. As shown in Fig. 83 & 84. Be sure the top faces of all joists are flush. 10. Measure and mark 64” [1626mm] from front ends of the End joist and first Infill Joist of the framing. As shown in Fig. 85. 11.
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Fig. 79 Fig. 80 Side View Offset F-50 Bracket 7/16” [11mm] (Al13 Railing) or 7/8” [22mm] (Fe26 Railing) from edge of cut Joist First F-50 Bracket 13” [330mm] cut Joist Fig. 81 (x2) (x2) 13” [330mm] cut Joist Fig. 82 SIDE VIEW Second F-50 Bracket 13” [330mm] cut Joist Fig. 83 (x2) Top faces flush (x2) 13” [330mm] cut Joist Fig. 84 Top faces flush 12-1/8” [308mm] cut Joists Fig.
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Fig. 86 Marking Marking End Joist Infill Joist Fig.
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INSTALLATION: PICTURE FRAME BLOCKING Picture Frame Blocking Picture Frame Blocking Step 1: Mount Picture Frame Blocking 1. Measure each opening between corner post blocking and side post blocking. As shown in Fig. 88. 2. Cut four Joists to measured lengths minus 1/2” [13mm] to account for screw heads. As shown in Fig. 89. 3. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite ends of each cut Joist.
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Note: • • • Fig. 88 Be sure to measure each opening as lengths may vary. If installing stair frame, three picture frame blocking assemblies will be required. As shown in Fig. 96. Reference cutting & painting instructions on pages 72 - 74. Side blocking Measure opening Corner blocking Top View Fig. 89 Side View Cut joist Measured length minus 1/2” [13mm] (x4) Fig.
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Fig. 91 (x4) Fig. 92 Infill Joist End Joist Marking 3” [76mm] Top View Fig. 93 Marking Top faces flush Marking Topside of Frame Fig.
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Fig. 95 End Joist Underside of Frame Fig.
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INSTALLATION: RIM JOIST U-Rim Joist Step 1: Mount U-Rim Joists 1. Mount Blank U-Rim Joist onto ends of mounted Joists. As shown inf Fig. 97. 2. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten on top and bottom faces of the Blank U-Rim Joist. As shown in Fig. 98. Be sure end of U-Rim Joist is flush with outside face of End joist. 3. Measure opening between end of mounted U-Rim Joist and outside face of opposite End Joist. As shown in Fig. 99. 4. Cut second U-Rim Joist to measured length. 5.
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Fig. 97 Fig. 98 Fig. 99 Mounted U-Rim Joist Measure opening length Fig.
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INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION STRAP Evolution Straps Step 1: Mount Evolution Straps onto Infill Joists 1. Place three Evolution Straps onto the underside of the Infill Joists. As shown in Fig. 101 & 102. Fasten straps to joists using Evolution Self-drilling Screws. As shown in Fig. 103. Note: • The Evolution Strap is 4’ [1219mm] long. Fig.
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Fig. 102 Fig.
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INSTALLATION: STAIR KIT (OPTIONAL) Adjustable Stair Frame Step 1: Calculate Required Stair Measurements 1. Reference link below for the Fortress Stair Calculator. https://fortressbp.com/framing/stair-calculator 2. Determine Configuration: On the Fortress Stair Calculator page, begin by selecting the desired configuration. The deck and stair kit framing is designed to use the “Drop to Grade” configuration. As shown in Fig. 104. 3.
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5. Determine Tread Depth: For Apex or Infinity decking boards, your Tread Depth should be 11-1/8” [283mm] (Board width x2 plus 1/8” [3mm] to account for gapping). As shown in Fig. 107. 6. Input determined tread Depth (11.125) into the stair calculator “Rise and Tread: Tread Depth” section. As shown in Fig. 108. 7. Determine Tread Thickness: For Apex or Infinity decking boards, your Tread/board thickness should be 1” [25mm]. 8.
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Fig. 105 Side View Rise (height) plus 1” [25mm] to account for deck board thickness Fig. 106 [Example for Reference] Fig. 107 1/8” [3mm] gapping 5-1/2” [140mm] deck board width 5-1/2” [140mm] deck board width Side View Tread Depth = 5-1/2” + 5-1/2” + 1/8” Tread Thickness = Deck Board Thickness 1” [25mm] deck board thickness Fig.
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Fig. 109 [Example for Reference] Fig. 110 [Example for Reference] Fig. 111 [Example for Reference] Fig. 112 Side View Minimum of 10” [254mm] spacing Fig.
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Fig. 114 [Example for Reference] Step 2: Mount Stair Blocking (Front Post mounting) • This step is for front post blocking installation. For side post blocking instructions, reference step 3 on pages 58. 1. Measure opening between Infill Joists. As shown in Fig. 115. 2. Cut two Joists to measured lengths. As shown in Fig. 116. 3. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite ends of the cut Joist cuts.
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Fig. 115 Measure openings Fig. 116 Side View Cut joist Measured Length (x2) Fig. 117 Fig. 118 Side View Outside faces of F-50 & Joist flush Fig.
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Fig. 120 Fig. 121 Mounted Front Post Blocking Side View Cut joist 48” [1219mm] (x1) Fig. 122 8” [203mm] Stair Tray Strap 48” [1219mm] cut Joist Fig.
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Step 3: Mount Stair Blocking (Side Post Mounting) 1. Cut one Joist to 48” [1219mm] length. As shown in Fig. 124. 2. Position cut Joist flush with bottom face of the End Joist and centered between the two Side Post Blocking. 3. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws and two 8” [203mm] Straps, fasten the cut Joist onto the End Joist. Be sure straps are positioned 3” [76mm] from each edge of the cut Joist. As shown in Fig. 125. 4.
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Fig. 126 8” [203mm] Stair Tray Strap 48” [1219mm] cut Joist Step 4: Cut Stair Stringers (Joists) to Length 1. Reference X1, X2 and X3 measurements in stair calculator. As shown in Fig. 127 & 128. 2. Cut Joist to X3 length. 3. Using a straight edge, measure and mark X1 distance onto the cut Joist. 4. Cut Joist at X1 cut mark. 5. Using a straight edge, measure and mark X2 distance onto the cut Joist. 6. DO NOT cut the X2 mark line during this step. X2 will be cut during a later step.
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Fig. 128 Side View X1 X2 Cut joist/Stringer Reference mark line. DO NOT cut in this step Cut mark X3 (x2) Step 5: Determine Pin Hole Locations for Stair Brackets 1. Reference Pin Hole Locations in stair calculator. As shown in Fig. 129. 2. Insert two pins into a bracket at the defined hole locations. As shown in Fig. 130 & 131. Note: • Fig. 129 is taken from Stair Calculator results. • The pins will hold the bracket at the correct angle until it is fastened securely to the stringer.
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Fig. 131 2L Bracket Pin Bracket Pin 5R [Example for Reference] Step 6: Mount Adjustable Stair Brackets onto Stair Stringers 1. Insert bracket pins into the first bracket. Reference step 5 on pages 60 & 61 for pin hole locations. 2. Reference bracket spacing measurement in stair calculator. As shown in Fig. 132. 3. Position bracket onto stringer along cut end. 4. Measure bracket spacing from cut end of joist to back end of bracket. As shown in Fig. 133 & 134. 5.
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16. Using a straight edge, extend X2 cut mark (Fig. 128) onto face of final bracket. As shown in Fig. 140. 17. Clamp final bracket onto stringer then fasten single face of bracket using Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws. Be sure screws are above X2 cut line and fasten into both bracket and stringer. Screws in final bracket DO NOT insert into pre-drilled holes, new hole will need to be created. As shown in Fig. 141. 18. Cut Final bracket and stringer along X2 cut mark. As shown in Fig.
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Fig. 135 Fig. 136 Side View Bracket spacing Fig. 138 Fig. 137 Measure from back edge of bracket DO NOT measure from back face of bracket Side View Fig. 139 Side View Fig. 140 Side View Bracket spacing X2 Cut mark X2 Cut mark Scrap piece of Joist Fig.
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Fig. 142 Fig. 143 Side View Step 7: Mount Stair Straps 1. Reference Step Rise measurement in stair calculator. As shown in Fig. 144. 2. Position each Stair Strap in line with an edge of the cut Joist. As shown in Fig. 145. 3. Position each Stair Strap with spacing from top face of framing set at Step Rise measurement. As shown in Fig. 146. 4. Confirm straps are level before fastening. Adjust if needed. 5. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten Stair Straps onto framing.
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Fig. 145 Cut Joist Strap in line with edge of cut Joist Fig. 146 7-1/32” [179mm] (Step Rise from Stair Calculator) Front View [Example for Reference] Fig. 147 Step 8: Mount Stair Stringers onto Stair Straps 1. Reference Step Rise measurement in stair calculator. As shown in Fig. 148. 2. Position X1 cut mark end (Fig. 128) of Stair Stringer assemblies into Stair Straps and spacing from top face of framing set at Step Rise measurement. As shown in Fig. 149 & 150. 3.
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5. Using a Rubber Mallet, fold tails of Stair Straps onto bottom face of Stair Stringer assemblies. As shown in Fig. 152. 6. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten tail of Stair Straps on to bottom face of Stair Stringer assemblies. As shown in Fig. 153. A screw can be added at bend point to help mount Stair Straps flush onto stringers. Note: • Fig. 148 is taken from Stair Calculator results. Fig. 148 [Example for Reference] Fig. 149 Fig.
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Fig. 151 Fig. 152 Fig. 153 Step 8: Mount Stair Anchor Bracket onto Stair Stringers 1. Position a Stair Anchor Bracket on bottom of each Stair Stringer assembly. As shown in Fig.154. 2. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten brackets onto each stringer assembly. As shown in Fig. 155. 3. Be sure flaps on anchor brackets face in. As shown in Fig. 156. Adjust if needed. Tip: • DO NOT fasten anchor brackets onto foundation in this step. Fig. 154 Fig.
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Fig. 156 Anchor Bracket flaps facing in Step 9: Mount Adjustable Stair Trays & Stair Anchor Brackets 1. Using a Rubber Mallet and a block of wood, hammer the bottom lip of the Adjustable Stair Tray until fully extended. As shown in Fig. 157. Be sure the two ends of the stair tray DO NOT become disengage once extended. 2. Position the Adjustable Stair Tray onto second step of mounted Stair Stringers. As shown in Fig. 158. 3.
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Tip: • Be sure the top and bottom lips of the Adjustable Stair Tray are fastened onto to each stair stringer contact point. Use 4 screws per Adjustable Stair Tray. Fig. 157 Be sure top edge of Adjustable Stair Tray is stationary Hammer on both ends so that stair tray extends evenly Fig. 158 Fig.
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Fig. 160 Bottom Stair Bracket Fig. 161 Bottom lip of Adjustable Stair Tray flush with back face of bottom Stair Bracket Bottom Stair Bracket Fig. 162 Fig.
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CUTTING & PAINTING Step 1: Mark Cut Points 1. Position the material to be cut on a flat surface, preferably Saw Horses. 2. Using a pencil, mark desired cut length onto material. 3. Using a speed square, straighten cut point markings on top and side faces. As shown in Fig. 165. Tip: • Before making cuts, confirm cut length is correct. Fig. 165 Step 2: Cut Material To Length 1. Cut the material using a metal cutting circular saw or grinder with a cutoff disc. As shown in Fig. 166.
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Fig. 166 Step 3: Clean Cut Areas 1. Use a file to smooth cut edges. As shown in Fig. 167. 2. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. 3. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean. DO NOT cut product over concrete. Be sure to remove any metal shavings to avoid stains. Tip: • DO NOT allow metal shavings and/or chips to get dropped or blown into a pool, hot tub, or any other body of water. • Be sure to remove metal shavings and/or chips from inside the cut material.
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Tip: • Apply 2 coats of spray paint in non-salt water environments and 3 coats in salt-water environments. Fig.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces: • • • • • Immediately after installation of your Fortress Building Products, clean powder-coated products and surfaces with a solution of warm water and non-abrasive, pH neutral detergent solution. Surfaces should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning to remove all residues. All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth or sponge.