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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHED FRAME & STAIR KIT INSTRUCTIONS
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DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED FRAME & STAIR KIT INSTRUCTIONS DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Post To Pier Brackets............16 Posts...................17 Single Beams..............20 Frame Joists & Corner Post Blocking........23 Front & Side Post Blocking..........36 Picture Frame Blocking............43 Rim Joists................47 Evolution Strap..............49 Stair Kit................51 Cutting & Painting.................72 Care & Maintenance/Warranty............75 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 3: General Guidelines

    Eye protection, hearing protection, closed-toe shoes, gloves, long sleeves, and pants must be worn to keep yourself safe. As the Evolution steel framing parts are cut, all metal shavings and/or chips must be removed from inside the Evolution Fram- ing 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

    (16” OC) 2” x 6” x 8’ 2” x 2-1/2” x 14” 2” x 2” x 48” [51mm x 156mm x 2438mm] [51mm x 64mm x 356mm] [51mm x 51mm x 1219mm] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 5 [51mm x 152mm x 3658mm] Evolution Self-drilling Screw Strap Stair Strap 3/4” [19mm] #12 8” [203mm] Stair Anchor Bracket Joist Cap Adjustable Stair Bracket Note: • Components ARE NOT show to scale. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    Evolution Attached Framing With Stair Kit Connections: 1. Joists to Beam & Straps 2. Joists to U-Rim & S-Ledger 3. Post To Beam 4. Joists to Blocking 5. Post to Footing 6. Stair Kit DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 7 Install Single Beam & Beam Caps Install Frame Joists & Post Blocking Install U-Rim Joists & Evolution Strap Install Stair Kit (Optional) Note: Construction methodologies are always improving. Please visit FortressBP.com for the most up-to-date Installation Instructions. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 8: Project Planning

    • When sketching layout, be sure to account for post to Beam overhang (24” [610mm] maximum) and Joist to Beam overhang (18” [457mm] maximum). Fig. 1 HOUSE/BUILDING HOUSE/BUILDING 12’ [3658mm] Determined by Stair Calculator 4’ [1219mm] 12’ [3658mm] TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 9 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 10 4. Dig the footing holes along previous center of footing markings using a Post Hole Digger. 5. Be sure to keep the Post Hole Digger straight and plumb when digging. 6. DO NOT POUR CONCRETE IN THIS STEP. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 11 Note: • Follow manufacture instructions for required concrete cure time before installing Post To Pier Brackets. • Footing requirements will vary in different geographical regions. Follow your local building codes for requirements. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 12 Fig. 6 Consult local code requirements Level with the ground or higher Consult local code requirements 3” [72mm] Concrete Gravel Side View Fig. 7 Concrete Footing DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 13: S-Ledger

    Mount S-Ledger onto Wall Surface 1. Place S-Ledger in desired position onto wall Surface. 2. Mark screw hole locations onto structure. As shown in Fig. 10. Confirm S-Ledger is level before marking screw hole locations. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 14 [10mm], the factory sized holes can be drilled out using a metal cutting drill bit. • Flashing/Water Management requirements will vary from region to region. Consult your local building code official or structural engineer for proper flashing/water management treatment. Fig. 10 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 15 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Inside face of Inside face F-50 Bracket of F-50 Bracket Front View Edge of Edge of S-Ledge S-Ledge DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 16: Post To Pier Brackets

    Fig. 14 HOUSE/BUILDING Position Post to Pier Bracket along internal corners of Footing Guide Strings 10’ [3048mm] Top View Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Top View Post To Pier Bracket Concrete Anchor & Washer DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 17 • Ground surface with a slope may required Posts to be cut to different lengths, pending footer height. • Reference cutting & painting instructions on pages 72 - 74. Fig. 17 6” [152mm] 11” [279mm] Post Height Total Height 1-1/16” [27mm] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 18 As shown in Fig. 21. Adjust if needed. 3. Confirm that the posts are level and plumb. 4. Fasten Posts onto Post to Pier Brackets using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws. As shown in Fig. 22. Continuously check if posts are level and plumb.
  • Page 19 Fig. 21 Indented Brackets facing inside towards S-Ledger Fig. 22 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 20: Single Beams

    Adjust if needed. FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION IT IS CRITICAL FOR THE BEAM & S-LEDGER TO BE SQUARE. 6. While keeping the Beam in position, use Evolution Self-Drilling Screws to fasten Single Beam to Post Brackets onto the Beam. As shown in Fig. 28. The use of Clamps is recommended to keep the Beam in desired position.
  • Page 21 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Drainage holes facing down Fig. 25 Ends of S-Ledger & Beam in line S-Ledger Single Beam Fig. 26 24” [610mm] Max. Overhang Side View DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 22 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 Fig. 31 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 23: Frame Joists & Corner Post Blocking

    Note: • It is recommended to label all cut Joists to help organize and track the installation of all cut Joists. • Reference cutting & painting instructions on pages 72 - 74. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 24 (x1) Step 2: Mount F-50 Brackets onto Cut Corner Blocking Joists 1. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite faces of one cut Joist labeled component A and one cut Joist labeled component B. Be sure the outside faces of the brackets and cut Joists are flush.
  • Page 25 E. Be sure the outside faces of the brackets and cut Joists are flush. As shown in Fig. 40 & 41. 4. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, Mount two F-50 Brackets onto opposite ends of one cut Joist labeled component D and one cut Joist labeled component F.
  • Page 26 • For a successful installation, it is critical for brackets to be mounted in displayed orientation and positioning. • For a successful installation, confirm top faces of all Joists are flush before fastening. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 27 12’ [3658mm] Joist 12’ [3658mm] Joist Fig. 48 Fig. 47 Top View Fig. 45 6-11/16” [170mm] F-50 Bracket of Component B flush with edge of Joist Component F Component B Railing installation 2-7/16” [62mm] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 28 Railing corner blocking installation. For Al Railing, reference step 3 on pages 26 -28. • For a successful installation, it is critical for brackets to be mounted in displayed orientation and positioning. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 29 12’ [3658mm] Joist 12’ [3658mm] Joist Fig. 55 Fig. 54 Top View Fig. 50 5-3/8” [135mm] Component F F-50 Bracket of Component B flush with edge of Joist Component B Railing installation 2-7/16” [62mm] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 30 Screw heads of F-50 Bracket mounted onto Component B sit inside offset end of cut Joist of Component F Component A Top View Railing Installation Fig. 54 2-15/16” [75mm] Component E Railing installation DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 31 3. Position the outside face of the End Joists flush with the edge of the Beam. As shown in Fig. 58. 4. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten End Joists onto mounted F-50 Brackets. As shown in Fig. 59. 5. Position an F-10 Bracket onto the top face of the Beam and the internal side face of each Joist in both Joist assembly openings.
  • Page 32 Joist with the F-50 Bracket of component A or B facing away from the S-Ledger mounts onto first Ledger Bracket Fig. 58 Outside face of end Joist flush with outside edge of Beam Fig. 59 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34 Fig. 62 Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig. 65 Front View Bracket Lip DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 35 Fig. 66 Overhang of Joists in line DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 36: Front & Side Post Blocking

    As shown in Fig. 68. Be sure the F-50 Brackets centered on the joists and are facing in towards the frame. 6. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten an F-50 Bracket onto each Joist. As shown in Fig. 69. Be sure the brackets are plumb/perpendicular to joists when fastening.
  • Page 37 8. 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. 9. Measure opening between faces of opposite F-50 Brackets. As shown in Fig. 71.
  • Page 38 Fig. 69 Fig. 70 F-50 Bracket in line with Marking F-50 Bracket in line with Marking Fig. 71 Measured Length F-50 Brackets Top View Fig. 72 Fig. 73 faces flush Top faces flush DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 39 6. Position second F-50 Brackets in front of the mounted brackets with the side and top faces flush. As shown in Fig. 81. 7. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten the second F-50 Brackets onto each 13” [330mm] cut Joists. As shown in Fig. 82.
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 13” [330mm] cut Joist 13” [330mm] cut Joist Fig. 83 Top faces Fig. 84 Top faces flush flush 12-1/8” [308mm] cut Joists Fig. 85 Infill Joist Joist Measure & mark 64” [1626mm] Top View DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 42 Fig. 86 Marking Marking Joist Infill Joist Fig. 87 Top View Stair Stair Blocking 1 Blocking 2 Stair Configuration 43” [1092mm] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 43: Picture Frame Blocking

    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. Be sure the outside edge of the F-50 Brackets overhang 1/4” [6mm] from the edge of the joist.
  • Page 44 Top View Fig. 89 Side View Cut joist Measured length minus 1/2” [13mm] (x4) Fig. 90 Side View F-50 Brackets Overhang F-50 Brackets 1/4” [6mm] from edge of cut Joist (x4) DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 45 Fig. 91 (x4) Fig. 92 Infill Joist Joist Marking 3” [76mm] Top View Fig. 93 Marking Top faces flush Marking Topside of Frame Fig. 94 3” [76mm] Marking Marking Top View DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 46 Fig. 95 End Joist Underside of Frame Fig. 96 Top View Stair Configuration Picture Fame Picture Fame Picture Fame Blocking 1 Blocking 2 Blocking 3 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48 Fig. 97 Fig. 98 Fig. 99 Mounted U-Rim Joist Measure opening length Fig. 100 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 49: Evolution Strap

    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.
  • Page 50 Fig. 102 Fig. 103 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 51: Stair Kit

    As shown in Fig. 105. 4. Input measured rise into the stair calculator “Rise and Tread: Total Rise” section. As shown in Fig. 106. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 52 “No Tray”. In the “Tray and Stringer: Stringer” section, select “Evolution 2” x 6” Joist as Stringer”. As shown in Fig. 110. 10. Determine Step Configuration: In the “Select a Step Configuration” section, select the drop down list then select the desired number of steps and total run.
  • Page 53 Tread Depth = 5-1/2” + 5-1/2” + 1/8” 5-1/2” [140mm] 5-1/2” [140mm] deck board width deck board width Tread Thickness = Deck Board Thickness 1” [25mm] deck board thickness Fig. 108 [Example for Reference] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 54 Fig. 110 [Example for Reference] Fig. 111 [Example for Reference] Fig. 112 Fig. 113 Side View Top View Minimum of 10” [254mm] spacing Total Run Minimum of 10” [254mm] spacing Total Run DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 55 U-Rim between the two mounted Front Post Blocking. As shown in Fig. 119. 5. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten the cut Joist assemblies onto the Infill joists. As shown in Fig. 120. 6. Cut one Joist to 48” [1219mm] length. As shown in Fig. 121.
  • Page 56 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. 119 Mounted Front Post Blocking DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 57 Mounted Front Post Blocking Fig. 121 Side View Cut joist 48” [1219mm] (x1) Fig. 122 8” [203mm] Stair Tray Strap 48” [1219mm] cut Joist Fig. 123 8” [203mm] Stair Tray Strap 48” [1219mm] cut Joist DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 58 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”...
  • Page 59 • Fig. 127 is taken from Stair Calculator results. • X1 end of Joist is mounted onto deck framing. X2 end of Joist is mounted onto landing (ground) surface. Fig. 127 [Example for Reference] DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 60 • The pins will hold the bracket at the correct angle until it is fastened securely to the stringer. Once the bracket is fastened the pins should be removed and discarded. Fig. 129 [Example for Reference] Fig. 130 Side View DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 61 4. Measure bracket spacing from cut end of joist to back end of bracket. As shown in Fig. 133 & 134. 5. Clamp bracket onto stringer then fasten single face of bracket using Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screw. As shown in Fig. 135. 6. Remove pins once bracket is fastened.
  • Page 62 Fig. 141. 18. Cut Final bracket and stringer along X2 cut mark. As shown in Fig. 142 & 143. 19. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten second face of all brackets. Note: • Be sure all brackets are initially ONLY fastened on same single face before cutting stringers at X2 cut mark.
  • Page 63 DO NOT measure from back face of bracket Side View Fig. 139 Fig. 140 Side View Side View Bracket spacing Cut mark X2 Cut mark Scrap piece of Joist Fig. 141 Cut mark DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 64 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. As shown in Fig. 147. Note: • Fig. 144 is taken from Stair Calculator results.
  • Page 65 Step Rise measurement. As shown in Fig. 149 & 150. 3. Confirm stringers are level before fastening. Adjust if needed. 4. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten Stair Stringer assemblies onto Stair Straps. As shown in Fig. 151. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 Stair Bracket and the top and outside faces of the bottom Stair Bracket. 4. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten the top lip of the stair tray onto the top face of the bottom Stair Brackets. As shown in Fig. 159. Deck board screws will be installed with a 1-3/16"...
  • Page 69 Fig. 158 Fig. 159 Top Stair Bracket Position the top lip of the Adjustable Stair Tray flush with the top and bottom Stair Brackets Bottom Stair Bracket DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 70 Fig. 160 Bottom Stair Bracket Fig. 161 Bottom lip of Adjustable Stair Tray flush with back Bottom face of bottom Stair Bracket Stair Bracket Fig. 162 Fig. 163 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 71 Fig. 164 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 72: Cutting & Painting

    • Be sure to support product to prevent bending during cutting. • Be sure to not over heat the material when making cuts with a grinder. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 73 Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 2. Allow to dry before applying second coat. 3. Apply the 2 coat of Fortress zinc based touch-up paint. 4. Allow to dry and install. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...
  • Page 74 Tip: • Apply 2 coats of spray paint in non-salt water environments and 3 coats in salt-water environments. Fig. 168 DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING...

  • Page 75: 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. Note: •...
  • Page 76 JOIN THE REVOLUTION. FortressBP.com | 866.323.4766 © 2022 Fortress Building Products. Unless otherwise noted, all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron, LP. All rights reserved. DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING 8/2022...

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