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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EVOLUTION STEEL PERGOLA
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PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction General Guidelines...............3 Required Tools/Components..........4 Installation Project Planning..............6 Cutting & Painting..............7 Pergola Connections Post to Foundation...........9 Post to Framing Member........10 Rafter to Framing Member(F-50 Bracket)....11 Rafter to Framing Member (Single or Double Hanger Bracket)............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...

  • 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

    Required Tools Goggles Safety Tape Speed Level Pencil Gloves Measure Square Tool Close-Toed Touch-Up Drill Clamps Protector Shoes Paint Extender Concrete Drill Bit: Hex Head Nut Driver Bits: Metal Cutting 5/16”, 3/8” [8mm, 10mm] 3/8”, 5/16” [10mm, 8mm] Miter Saw Brush Rags Step Ladders...
  • Page 5 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] Single Hanger Bracket Double Hanger Bracket Lateral Bracing Bracket Double Beam To Post Bracket Single Beam To Post Bracket Joist Cap F-10 Bracket...

  • Page 6: Project Planning

    PROJECT PLANNING Step 1: Create a Perimeter For The Pergola 1. Using Stakes and Guide String, create a perimeter for the pergola. Each Guide String should be positioned a minimum of 4” [102mm] from the edge of the foundation. As shown in Fig. 1. Tip: •...

  • Page 7: Cutting & Painting

    CUTTING & PAINTING Step 1: Mark Cut Points 1. Position the Post, Joist (Framing Member or Rafter) or Purlin on a flat surface, preferably a table. 2. Using a pencil, mark desired length onto material being cut. 3. Using a Speed Square, straighten cut point markings on top and side faces.
  • Page 8 Step 3: Clean Cut Areas 1. Use a file to smooth cut edges. As shown in Fig. 5. 2. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. 3. Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean. DO NOT cut product over concrete.

  • Page 9: Pergola Connections

    PERGOLA CONNECTIONS Connection 1: Post To Foundation 1. Cut Posts to desired height. Reference cutting and painting instructions on pages 7 & 8. 2. Pre-drill the concrete anchor hole into the concrete or slab. Reference the relevant concrete anchor manufacturer for recommended drill bit size. 3.

  • Page 10: Post To Framing Member

    Connection 2: Post To Framing Member 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. 11. 2. Using Evolution Self-drilling Screws, mount the F-50 Bracket onto the Post.

  • Page 11: Rafter To Framing Member(F-50 Bracket)

    Fig. 14 F-50 Bracket 7/16” [11mm] from top of Post F-50 Bracket flush with outside edge of Post Fig. 15 Outside face of Post & Framing Member flush Top face of Post & Framing Member flush Fig. 16 Drainage holes facing down Connection 3: Rafter To Framing Member (F-50 Bracket)
  • Page 12 4. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten the F-50 Bracket onto the Framing Member. As shown in Fig. 18. 5. Mount the Rafter onto the F-50 Bracket and Framing Member. Be sure the top face of Rafter and Framing Member are flush. 6.

  • Page 13: Hanger Bracket)

    Fig. 19 Top faces of Framing & Rafter flush Fig. 20 Both faces of F-50 Bracket exposed & facing away from Rafter 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.
  • Page 14 4. Insert the Rafter into the Single or Double Hanger Bracket. As shown in Fig. 24. 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.

  • Page 15: Post To Single Or Double Beam Joists

    Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Drainage holes facing down Connection 5: Post To Single or Double Beam Joists 1. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten two Single or Double Beam to Post Brackets onto top edge of Post. As shown in Fig. 27. 2.

  • Page 16: Single Or Double Beam Joist To Rafter

    Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Ends of Joists flush Fig. 29 Fig. 30 24” [610mm] Max. overhang Side View Connection 6: Single or Double Beam Joist To Rafter 1. Stagger two F-10 Brackets, one on each side of the Rafter. Fasten bracket using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws. As shown in Fig.

  • Page 17: Rafter To Purlin

    Fig. 33 Joist Post Side View Connection 7: Rafter 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. 34. Tip: •...

  • Page 18: Lateral Bracing Assembly

    Fig. 36 Connection 8: Lateral Bracing Assembly 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 Bracing Support at a 45 angle.
  • Page 19 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Side View 45O degree Lateral Bracing Support Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Side View Lateral Bracing Bracket flange facing away from angle Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Side View 1” [25mm] Lateral Bracing Assembly Side View Fig. 43 PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION...

  • Page 20: Joist/Framing Member Cap

    Connection 9: Joist/Framing Member Cap 1. Position the cap onto the exposed end of the Joist or Framing Member. As shown in Fig. 44. 2. Using Evolution Self-Drilling Screws, fasten Joist/Framing Member Cap onto Joist. As shown in Fig. 45. Fig.

  • Page 21: Post Cap

    Fig. 48 Fig. 49 Connection 11: Post Cap 1. Position the 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.

  • Page 22: 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. PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION...
  • Page 23 PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION...
  • Page 24 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. PERGOLA INSTALLATION: EVOLUTION 2/2022...

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