Fortress Building Products EVOLUTION User manual
EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
General Guidelines...............................................................3
Required Tools/Components...............................................4
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Project Planning...................................................................8
.........................................................11
Framing
S-Ledger To Structure.............................................13
.........15
..................17
Post To Single Beam...............................................18
Post To Double Beam.............................................20
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(FlushMount).........................................................25
(FlushMount).........................................................26
....27
Blocking..................................................................29
Pre-Punched U-Rim Joist To Joists.........................29
Blank U-Rim Joist To Joists.....................................30
...31
Joist As Rim Joist....................................................33
.............35
Care & Maintenance/Span Charts................................................36
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Checklist/Warranty.......................................................................37
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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 framing installer should determine and
distributors shall NOT be held liable for improper or unsafe
Reference for span charts.
NOT
in the staining of surrounding surfaces.
As the steel framing parts are cut, DO NOT
Fortress Building Products DOES NOT
it may be necessary for you to consult a professional
may become necessary to use brackets other than Fortress’
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
Required Tools
Goggles
Drill
Tape
Measurer
Tool
Speed
Square
Bit
Extender
3/8” [10mm]
Pencil
Safety
Components
Close-Toed
Shoes
Ear
Protector
ClampsTouch-Up
Paint
3/8”, 5/16” [10mm, 8mm]
Post
3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 10’
[89mm x 89mm x
3048mm]
Joist
2” x 6” x 12’, 14’, 16’,
18’ or 20’
[51mm x 152mm x 3658mm, 4267mm,
4877mm, 5486mm, 6096mm]
S-Ledger
2” x 8” x 8’, 12’, 20’
[51mm x 203mm x
2438mm, 3658mm,
6096mm]
String
Ground
Stakes
File
Step Bit
9/16” [14mm]
9/16” [14mm]
3-4 LB.
Hammer
Post Hole
Digger
Locking
Pliers
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3/4” [19mm] #12
Double Beam To
Post Bracket
Post to
Pier Bracket
F-10 Bracket
Single Beam To
Post Bracket
Joist/Beam Cap
Concrete Anchor
3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm]
(NOT PROVIDED BY FORTRESS)
Beam
2” x 11” x 8’, 12’, 16’
or 20’
[51mm x 279mm x
2438mm, 3658mm,
4877mm or 6096mm]
U-Rim Joist
(Pre-Punched & Blank)
2” x 6” x 8’
[51mm x 156mm x 2438mm]
(12” OC or 16” OC)
2” x 2” x 48”
[51mm x 51mm x 1219mm]
Double Beam Track
2” x 4” x 48”
[51mm x 102mm x
1219mm]
Beam Blocking
(12” OC or 16” OC)
2” x 2-1/2” x 10” or 14”
[51mm x 64mm x 254mm or 356mm]
U-Rim Joist
(Curved)
2” x 6” x 8’
[51mm x 156mm x 2438mm]
F-50 Bracket
Ledger BracketSingle Hanger Bracket Double Hanger Bracket
Rim Joist Bracket
NOT actual size.
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
FortressBP.com
4.
5.
Joist to U-Rim Joist
6.
1.
S-Ledger To Structure
2.
S-Ledger To Joist
3.
Post To Beam
2.
1. 4.
5.
6.3.
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1.
Mount S-Ledger
2.
Mount Posts
3.
Install Beam
(Single or Double Beam)
4.
Install End Joists
5.
Install Joists
6.
Install Beam Blocking
8.
Install U-Rim Joist
(Pre-Punched, Blank,
9.
Install Joist or
Beam Caps
FortressBP.com
7.
Install Strap
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
PROJECT PLANNING
3. Using a tape measure determine the required length,
4.
5. (on center or
non-standard).
6. Determine number of joists required.
• 12” [305mm] on center
or 16” [406mm] on center.
• Reference for span
NOT exceed
Fig. 1
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
HOUSE/BUILDING
16’
[4877mm]
12’ [3658mm] 14’ [4267mm]
16”
[406mm]
Spacing 10’
[3048mm]
11’
[3353mm]
Joists
Post
16’ [4877mm]
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
1. Using Stakes and Guide String, create a perimeter for the
•
1. Using spray paint, mark
hole
2.
3. Dusing a Post Hole Digger.
4. Be sure to keep the Post Hole Digger straight and plumb
5. DO NOT POUR CONCRETE IN THIS STEP.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Guide String
Stake
Spray paint center
HOUSE/BUILDING
HOUSE/BUILDING Consult local code
requirements
Fig. 4
Consult local
code requirements
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CUTTING & PAINTING
Mark Cut Points
2. Using a pencil, mark desired cut length onto material.
3. Using a speed square, straighten cut point markings on
top and side faces.
•
Fig. 5
Cut Material To Length
1. Cut the material
Be sure to
•
•
•
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
Clean Cut Areas
3. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean. DO NOT cut
• DO NOT
• Be sure to remove metal shavings and/or chips
inside the cut material. Not doing so may result in rust
Fig. 7
Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas
1. Using a piece of cardboard as a mask, apply the 1st coat of
Fortress zinc based touch-up paint.
3. Apply the 2nd coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint.
Fig. 6
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Fig. 8
2X
• Apply
FRAMING CONNECTIONS
S-Ledger To Structure
2.
Fig. 11.
structure.
engineer to determine the proper size and type of bolt/
3/8”
[10mm]
All pre-drilled holes should be used
The
notched side of the F-50 Bracket is designed to line up
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
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spacing. This could occur if you’re adding joists for blocking
• If local building code requires connectors larger than 3/8”
[10mm], the factory sized holes can be drilled out using a
•
management treatment.
Fig. 11
Fig. 10Fig. 9
Fig. 12
Angled edge in Ledger
Ledger Bracket
S-Ledger
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Fig. 13
1. (Page 10, step 3)
concrete can be at most
surface.
2.
3. Cut posts to desired
onto surface using 3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm] Concrete
Use the string (page 10,
Brackets.
5. fasten Beam to Post
Brackets (Single Beam or Double Beam) onto top edge of
6. Insert Posts into Post to Pier Brackets.
Beam to Post Brackets orientated in
correctly.
7.
8. Fasten Posts onto Post to Pier Brackets
before installing Posts.
•
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
Fortress
recommends the use of Helical Piers. The use of
specialized equipment is required for Helical Pier
•
steps 2 & 3, on page 10.
•
level once installed.
Fig. 15Fig. 14
Concrete Anchor
Post
To Pier
Bracket
Fig. 18 Fig. 19
Post
To Pier
Bracket
Post
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
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2.
3.
designed to be buried at a minimum of 36” [914mm]
22.
6.
installing brackets.
• As the concrete cures, be sure to keep posts placed along
Fig. 20
Crushed Stone
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EVOLUTIONTM STEEL DECK FRAMING
Fig. 23
Concrete
Post
3” [72mm]
Consult local code requirements
Minimum of 36” [914mm]
1” [25mm] Clearance
Fig. 21
Minimum of 36”
[914mm]
Fig. 22
Ground Stake
Post
Post To Single Beam
3. Be
fasten brackets onto the Beam. As
• The maximumis 24”
[610mm]. As
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Fig. 24
Fig. 28Fig. 27
24” [610mm]
Max.
Fig. 25
S-Ledger
Beam
Ends of S-Ledger
Fig. 26
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Post To
1. Using the Double Beam Track,
faces of beam.
2.
3.
4. fasten Double Beam to
Be
• The Double Beam Tracks are packaged in pairs and come in
• The maximum
•
a minimum
• All BeamsBe
Reference Fig. 26 on page 19. Adjust if needed.
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