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PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION

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Fig. 19

Top faces of Framing 

& Rafter flush

Fig. 21

Drainage holes facing down

Connection 4: 

Rafter to Framing (Single or Double Hanger 

 

 

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. As shown in Fig. 22.

 3. 

Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten the Single or

    Double Hanger Bracket onto 

the Framing Member.

 As  

 

  shown in Fig. 23.

Fig. 20

Both faces of F-50 Bracket exposed 

& facing away from Rafter

Summary of Contents for EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA

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

Page 2: ...to Foundation 9 Post to Framing Member 10 Rafter to Framing Member F 50 Bracket 11 Rafter to Framing Member Single or Double HangerBracket 13 Post To Single or Double Beam Joists 15 Single or Double Beam Joist To Rafter 16 Rafter To Purlin 17 Lateral Bracing Assembly 18 Joist Framing Member Cap 20 Purlin Cap 20 Post Cap 21 Care Maintenance Warranty 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...shoes gloves long sleeves and pants must be worn to keep yourself safe As the steel parts are cut all metal shavings and or chips must be removed from inside the pergola parts At the end of each day all steel shavings and or chips must be cleaned off the job site Not doing so could result in the staining of surrounding surfaces As the steel parts are cut DO NOT allow metal shavings and or chips to...

Page 4: ...int Hex Head Nut Driver Bits 3 8 5 16 10mm 8mm String Ground Stakes File Post 3 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 10 89mm x 89mm x 3048mm Joist Framing Member or Rafter 2 x 6 x 12 14 16 18 or 20 51mm x 152mm x 3658mm 4267mm 4877mm 5486mm 6096mm Purlin or Lateral Bracing Support 2 x 2 x 10 51mm x 51mm x 3048mm Purlin Cap 2 x 2 51mm x 51mm Step Ladders Brush Rags Beam 2 x 11 x 8 12 16 or 20 51mm x 279mm x 2438mm 3658mm...

Page 5: ... x 3 10mm x 76mm Post to Pier Bracket Lateral Bracing Bracket F 50 Bracket Double Beam To Post Bracket Note The Evolution Pergola can be assembled using various connection combinations These instructions cover possible connections that can be used for a pergola installation Visit https fortressbp com pergolas for inspiration on potential pergola designs Double Hanger Bracket Single Beam To Post Br...

Page 6: ...m that the pergola foundation is level and square Consult with your local building code officials for foundation requirements Be sure corners are set at 90o angles Step 2 Mark Post Bracket Locations 1 Position Post to Pier Brackets along internal corners of Guide Strings As shown in Fig 2 2 Using a pencil mark Post to Pier Bracket and bolt hole locations Fig 1 Fig 2 Top View Guide String Stake 90o...

Page 7: ...int markings on top and side faces As shown in Fig 3 Tip Before making cuts confirm cut length is correct Fig 3 Step 2 Cut The Material 1 Cut the Post Joist or Purlin using a Portable Band Saw Metal Cutting Circular Saw or Grinder with a cutoff disc As shown in Fig 4 Be sure to follow cut marks on top and side faces Tip Be sure the material is supported when cutting to prevent bending or binding B...

Page 8: ...te Be sure to remove any metal shavings to avoid stains Fig 5 Step 4 Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1 Using a piece of cardboard as a mask apply the 1st coat of Fortress Black Sand Touch Up Paint 2 Allow to dry before applying second coat 3 Apply the 2nd coat of Fortress Black Sand Touch Up Paint A minimum of three coats of spray paint will be required for installations within a mile of coastal re...

Page 9: ...t to Pier Bracket onto the surface using a concrete anchor As shown in Fig 7 8 4 Insert Post into Post to Pier Bracket As shown in Fig 9 Confirm that the post is level and plumb 5 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 Note It is critical for Posts and Post to Pier Brackets to maintain the 90o angl...

Page 10: ...4 Confirm that the top face of the Framing Member is flush with the top face of the Post adjust if required 5 Using Evolution Self drilling Screws mount the F 50 Bracket onto the Framing Member As shown in Fig 13 6 Alternatively the F 50 Bracket can be flipped and installed facing the inside of the Framing Member As shown in Fig 14 15 Note Be sure drainage holes on the Framing Member face down onc...

Page 11: ...ing Member flush Fig 16 Drainage holes facing down Connection 3 Rafter To Framing Member F 50 Bracket 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 17 3 Use a Speed Square to position the F 50 Bracket perpendicular to the Framing Member ...

Page 12: ...Member are flush 6 Using Evolution Self Drilling Screws fasten the Rafter onto the F 50 Bracket As shown in Fig 19 7 Alternatively the F 50 Bracket can be flipped and installed with both faces of the bracket exposed and facing the away from the Rafter As shown in Fig 20 Tip Be sure all F 50 Brackets are orientated in the same direction Be sure drainage holes on Rafters face down once installed As ...

Page 13: ... 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 As shown in Fig 22 3 Using Evolution Self Drilling Screws fasten the Single or Double Hanger Bracket onto the Framing Member As shown in Fig 23 Fig 20 Both faces of F 50 Bracket exposed facing away from Rafter ...

Page 14: ...5 Using Evolution Self Drilling Screws fasten the Single or Double Hanger Bracket onto the Rafter As shown in Fig 25 Tip Be sure drainage holes on Rafters face down once installed As shown in Fig 26 Fig 22 On center mark Fig 24 Fig 23 Single or Double Hanger Bracket mounted onto Framing Member and centered on mark ...

Page 15: ...r Double Beam to Post Brackets onto top edge of Post As shown in Fig 27 2 Position Joists into desired location For Double Beam Joists be sure to have ends of Joists flush As shown in Fig 28 3 While keeping Joists in position fasten the Single or Double Beam to Post Brackets onto joists As shown in Fig 29 Note The maximum Joist to Post overhang allowed is 24 610mm As shown in Fig 30 ...

Page 16: ...after 1 Stagger two F 10 Brackets one on each side of the Rafter Fasten bracket using Evolution Self Drilling Screws As shown in Fig 31 32 Tip Be sure to have End Rafters on center with Posts As shown in Fig 33 This will allow for the Lateral Bracing Assembly to be centered on both Post and Joist when installed Fig 32 Fig 31 Top View F 10 Bracket F 10 Bracket ...

Page 17: ...tion Be sure to position F 10 Brackets on same face of each connection As shown in Fig 34 Tip For each Purlin at a minimum F 10 Brackets should be mounted to each end rafter and the middle Rafter As shown in Fig 35 As a design alternative Rafters can be rotated and installed horizontally As shown in Fig 36 Fig 34 Fig 35 F 10 Brackets mounted onto two ends and middle Rafters at minimum ...

Page 18: ... Support with the bracket flange facing away from the angle As shown in Fig 39 Adjust if needed 5 Using two Evolution Self Drilling Screws fasten the Lateral Bracing Brackets onto the cut 2 x 2 51mm x 51mm Lateral Bracing Support Position the screws centered 1 25mm from the edge of the Lateral Bracing Bracket As shown in Fig 40 41 6 Position the Lateral Bracing Assembly into the desired installati...

Page 19: ...OLUTION 19 Fig 38 Fig 37 Lateral Bracing Support 45O degree cut Side View Fig 40 Fig 39 Lateral Bracing Bracket flange facing away from angle Fig 42 Fig 41 Lateral Bracing Assembly 1 25mm Fig 43 Side View Side View Side View ...

Page 20: ...elf Drilling Screws fasten Joist Framing Member Cap onto Joist As shown in Fig 45 Connection 10 Purlin Cap 1 Position the Purlin Cap onto the exposed end of Purlin As shown in Fig 46 47 If required use a Rubber Mallet to fully seat the Cap 2 Using an Evolution Self Drilling Screw fasten Cap onto the Purlin As shown in Fig 48 49 Position the screw 11 16 18mm from the end of the cap Fig 47 Fig 46 ...

Page 21: ...e Post Cap onto the exposed end of Post As shown in Fig 50 51 If required use a Rubber Mallet to fully seat the Cap 2 Using an Evolution Self Drilling Screw fasten Cap onto the Post As shown in Fig 52 53 Position the screw 11 16 18mm from the end of the cap Fig 51 Fig 50 Fig 53 Fig 52 ...

Page 22: ...powder coated surfaces DO NOT allow metal shavings and or chips to get dropped or blown into a pool hot tub or any other body of water Staining could occur if this were to happen The frequency of cleaning depends in part on the standard of appearance and also the requirements to remove deposits that may cause damage to the powder coating after prolonged exposure Fortress recommends cleaning in thr...

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Page 24: ...A INSTALLATION EVOLUTION JOIN THE REVOLUTION FortressBP com 866 323 4766 Unless otherwise noted all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron LP All rights reserved 2 2022 2022 Fortress Building Products ...

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