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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE General Guidelines...............3 STARTING INSTALLATION Required Tools/Components..........4 General Guidelines Installation It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and Project Planning..............6 safety requirements, and to obtain all required building Cutting &... -
Page 3: Required Tools/Components
Required Tools Goggles Safety Tape Speed Level Pencil Gloves Measure Square Tool Evolution Self-drilling Screw Anchor (NOT PROVIDED BY FORTRESS) 3/4” [19mm] Concrete Anchor: 3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm] Wedge Anchor: 3/8” x 3” [10mm x 76mm] Close-Toed Touch-Up Drill Clamps Protector... -
Page 4: Project Planning
PROJECT PLANNING Fig. 2 3’ [914mm] Starting point Step 1: Create a Perimeter For The Pergola Top View 4’ [1219mm] 1. Using Stakes and Guide String, create a perimeter for the pergola. Each Guide String should be positioned a Position Post Anchor Brackets minimum of 4”... -
Page 5: Pergola Connections
PERGOLA CONNECTIONS Fig. 4 Connection 1: Post To Foundation 1. Cut Posts to desired height. Reference cutting and painting instructions on pages 7 & 8. 2. Place Post Anchor Bracket in desired position on concrete or slab. 3. Mark four bolt hole locations As shown in Fig. 7. 4. - Page 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Connection 2: Post To Framing Member Fig. 11 Fig. 12 1. Position F-50 Bracket flush to the outside edge of the Post and offset 7/16” [11mm] from the top face of the Post. As shown in Fig.
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Page 7: Post To Framing Member
Fig. 17 Fig. 22 F-50 Bracket 7/16” [11mm] from top face of Post Drainage holes facing down F-50 Bracket flush with outside edge of Post Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Top face of Framing Connection 3: Post To Framing Member (Rafter Hanger Bracket) Member flush with top face of Post Post to Framing Member:... -
Page 8: Post To Single Or Double Beam Joists
Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 24” [610mm] Max. overhang Side View Connection 4: Post To Single or Double Beam Joists Connection 5: Privacy Screen - Material (Composites, Lumber, Joists etc) to Post 1. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten two Single or Double Beam to Post Brackets onto top edge of Post. -
Page 9: Lateral Bracing Assembly
Connection 6: Lateral Bracing Assembly Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Side View 1. Cut the 2” x 2” [51mm x 51mm] Lateral Bracing Support to desired length. 2. Cut both ends of the 2” x 2” [51mm x 51mm] Lateral 45O degree Bracing Support at a 45 angle. - Page 10 Connection 7: Rafter To Framing Member (F-50 Bracket) Fig. 42 1. Measure and mark desired on-center spacing onto top face of two opposite Framing Members. 2. Mount the F-50 Bracket centered along on-center spacing mark on inside face of the Framing Member. As shown in Fig.
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Page 11: Hanger Bracket)
Connection 8: Rafter to Framing (Single or Double Hanger Fig. 48 Bracket) 1. Measure and mark desired on-center spacing onto top face of two opposite Framing Members. 2. Mount the Single or Double Hanger Bracket onto the Framing Member and centered along on-center spacing mark. - Page 12 4. Position each Rafter Hanger Bracket to desired angle. Fig. 54 Fig. 55 As shown in Fig. 53. 45o and 90o angles are marked by the slotted section in the back of each bracket. 5. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten the remaining Centerline Centerline top and bottom holes of each Rafter Hanger Bracket...
- Page 13 Fig. 59 Fig. 62 Joist F-10 Brackets mounted onto two ends and middle Rafters at minimum Post Side View Connection 12: Rafter Tail to Post/ Rafter Connection 11: Rafter To Purlin Rafter Tail to Post: 1. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, fasten one F-10 1.
- Page 14 Fig. 65 Fig. 66 Fig. 69 Fig. 70 Connection 13: Joist/Framing Member Cap Rafter Tail to Rafter: 1. Position the cap onto the exposed end of the Joist or 1. Slide the Rafter Tail insert into the exposed end of the Framing Member.
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Page 15: Purlin Cap
Connection 14: Purlin Cap CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Position the Purlin Cap onto the exposed end of Purlin. As shown in Fig. 73 & 74. If required, use a Rubber Mallet to Care And Maintenance Of Fortress Building Products fully seat the Cap. Powder-Coated Products And Surfaces: 2. - Page 16 STEP 1: Apply soapy water to your profile with a sponge. STEP 2: Sweep the liquid over your profile using the hard-bristled broom, making sure to remove all dirt and residue from the gaps between the cladding boards. Sweeping in the direction of the grain is best.
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