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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL
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EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cutting & Painting..............7 Pergola Connections Post To Foundation...........9 Post To Double Beam Joist........10 Double Beam Joist To Single Beam Joist....11 Lateral Bracing Assembly........12 Single Beam Joist To Purlin........13 Joist Cap..............14 Pressed Dome Cap..........15 Care & Maintenance/Warranty............16 EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    As the steel pergola parts are cut, all metal shavings and/ or chips must be removed from inside the Evolution Pergola parts. At the end of a work period, all steel shavings and/or chips must be cleaned off the jobsite.

  • Page 4: Required Tools/Components

    [51mm x 51mm x 3048mm] 4877mm, 5486mm, 6096mm] 3048mm] Pressed Dome Cap Joist Cap Post to Pier Bracket 2” [51mm] Double Beam To Post Bracket Lateral Bracing Bracket F-10 Bracket Evolution Self-drilling Screw Concrete Anchor 3/8” [10mm] EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 5: Installation Overview

    Joist & Pressed Dome Caps Lateral Bracing Assembly Post To Double Beam Joist Joist To Purlin Joist to Double Beam Joist Post to Foundation Note: Construction methodologies are always improving. Please visit FortressBP.com for the most up-to-date Installation Instructions. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 6: Project Planning

    Evolution Pergola Installation Process (Overview) Mount Posts Install Frame Joists Install Lateral To Foundation (Double & Single Beam) Bracing Assembly Install Remaining Install Purlins Install Joist & Joists Pressed Dome Caps EVOLUTION PERGOLA: PROJECT PLANNING Step 1: Create a Perimiter For The Pergola Using Stakes & Guide String 1.

  • Page 7: Cutting & Painting

    Fig. 2 Top View Position Post Bracket along internal corner of guide strings EVOLUTION PERGOLA: CUTTING & PAINTING Step 1: Mark Cut Points 1. Position the Post, Joist or Purlin on a flat surface, preferably a table. 2. Using a pencil, mark desired length onto product being cut.
  • 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: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • 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.

  • Page 10: Post To Double Beam Joist

    Bracket Connection 2: Post To Double Beam Joist 1. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten two Double Beam to Post Brackets onto top edge of post. As shown in Fig. 11. 2. Position joists into desired location. Be sure to have ends of joists flush.

  • Page 11: Double Beam Joist To Single Beam Joist

    Side View Connection 3: Double Beam Joist To Single Beam Joist 1. Stagger two F-10 Brackets, one on each side of the single beam joist. Fasten bracket using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws. As shown in Fig. 15 & 16. Tip: •...

  • Page 12: Lateral Bracing Assembly

    51mm] lateral bracing support, then position lateral bracing assembly into desired installation position set a 45 angle. As shown in Fig. 20. 4. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, mount lateral bracing assembly onto post and joist. As shown in Fig. 21. Note: •...

  • Page 13: Single Beam Joist To Purlin

    Double Beam Joist Connection 5: Single Beam Joist To Purlin 1. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten one F-10 Bracket on each joist to purlin connection. Be sure to position F-10 brackets on same face of each connection. As shown in Fig. 23.

  • Page 14: Joist Cap

    Side View Connection 6: Joist Cap 1. Position the Joist Cap on end of joist. As shown in Fig. 27. 2. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten Joist Cap onto joist. As shown in Fig. 28. EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 15: Pressed Dome Cap

    1. Pressed Dome Caps are press fit into place. As shown in Fig. 29 & 30. Tip: • If required, use a rubber mallet to fully seat Pressed Dome Cap onto purlin. Fig. 29 Fig. 30 EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...

  • Page 16: 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: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...
  • Page 17 EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION...
  • Page 18 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: TRADITIONAL INSTALLATION 8/2021...

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