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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction General Guidelines...............3 Required Tools/Components..........4 Installation Installation Overview............5 Project Planning..............6 Cutting & Painting..............7 Pergola Connections Post to Foundation...........9 Post to Framing............10 Lateral Bracing Assembly........11 Rafter to Framing...........12 Care & Maintenance/Warranty............15 EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 3: Introduction
Staining could occur if this were to happen. Fortress Building Products does not cover all possible installation scenarios within these instructions. In some cases, it may be necessary for you to consult a professional engineer, building code official, or local dealer. -
Page 4: Required Tools/Components
[89mm x 89mm x [51mm x 152mm x 3658mm, 4267mm, [51mm x 51mm x 3048mm] 3048mm] 4877mm, 5486mm, 6096mm] Evolution Self-drilling Screw Concrete Anchor Post to Pier Bracket 3/8” [10mm] F-50 Bracket Lateral Bracing Bracket EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 5: Installation Overview
MODERN PERGOLA: INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Rafter to Framing Lateral Bracing Assembly Post to Framing Post to Foundation Note: Construction methodologies are always improving. Please visit FortressBP.com for the most up-to-date Installation Instructions. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 6: Project Planning
4” [102mm] from the edge of the foundation. As shown in Fig. 1. Tip: • Before starting the pergola project, confirm that the building foundation is level and square. • Be sure corners are set at 90o angles. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 7: Cutting & Painting
2. Using a pencil, mark desired length onto product being cut. 3. Using a Speed Square, straighten cut point markings on top and side faces. As shown in Fig. 3. Tip: • Before making cuts, confirm cut length is correct. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... - Page 8 Be sure to remove any metal shavings to avoid stains. Note: • DO NOT allow metal shavings and/or chips to get dropped or blown into a pool, hot tub, or any other body of water. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION...
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Page 9: Post To Foundation
3. Insert Post into Post to Pier Bracket. As shown in Fig. 9. Confirm that the post is level and plumb. 4. Fasten Post onto Post to Pier Bracket using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws. As shown in Fig. 10. Continuously check if post is level and plumb. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 10: Post To Framing
& F-50 bracket. Once installed, the outside framing member should be mounted flush with the top & outside face of the Post. 4. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, mount F-50 Bracket onto framing member. As shown in Fig. 12. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 11: Lateral Bracing Assembly
Top face of Post & framing member flush Fig. 13 Drainage holes facing down Connection 3: Lateral Bracing Assembly 1. Cut 2” x 2” [51mm x 51mm] Lateral Bracing Support to 45 angle and desired length. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... -
Page 12: Rafter To Framing
Rafter flush with the top face of outside framing. As shown in Fig. 19. 4. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, mount the F50 Bracket onto outside framing. As shown in Fig. 20. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... - Page 13 • Be sure drainage holes on Rafters face down once installed. As shown in Fig. 22. Fig. 16 Top View 16” [406mm] Recommended maximum on-center spacing Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Side View F-50 Brackets Rafter Fig. 19 Fig. 20 On-center mark EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION...
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Page 15: Care & Maintenance/Warranty
To obtain and review a copy of the warranty, please go to: https://Fortressbp.com/warranties. You can also contact: (844) 909-1999 or write to: Fortress Building Products Warranty, 1720 N 1st St, Garland, TX 75040 to obtain a copy of the warranty. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION... - Page 16 JOIN THE REVOLUTION. FortressBP.com | 866.323.4766 © 2021 Fortress Building Products. Unless otherwise noted, all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron, LP. All rights reserved. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: MODERN INSTALLATION 8/2021...
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