Single Beams - Fortress Building Products EVOLUTION Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION: SINGLE BEAM
Step 1: Mount Single Beams onto Single Beam to Post Brackets
1. Insert Single Beam into opening in Single Beam to Post
Brackets. As shown in Fig. 23.
2. All Beams contain holes to allow for water drainage. Be
sure drainage holes on Beam face down once installed. As
shown in Fig. 24. Adjust if needed.
3. Confirm ends of both the Beam and S-Ledger are in Line.
As shown in Fig. 25. Adjust if needed.
4. Confirm Beam overhang. Be sure Beam overhang on
each end does not exceed maximum overhang of 24"
[610mm]. As shown in Fig. 26. Adjust as needed.
5. Measure opposite corners of Beam and S-Ledger to
confirm frame will be square. As shown in Fig. 27.
Measurement 1 and measurement 2 should be
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.
7. Be sure the Beam remains plumb as you fasten brackets
onto Beams. As shown in Fig. 29.
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DECK & STAIR KIT INSTALLATION: ATTACHED EVOLUTION FRAMING
Singe Beam
S-Ledger
equal.