Fortress Building Products AL13 HOME Instructions D'installation page 5

Proud Post
Post Cap
Post
Pre-attached
Straight Brackets
3" [76mm]
Post
Post
Pre-attached
Straight Brackets
Post Base Cover
OTP & PROUD POST: POST MOUNTING
*If using Fortress Evolution Framing, contact Fortress for instructions.
Step 1: Install Wood Blocks
1. Install Wood Block level with top of joist. As shown in Fig.1(A)
2. Secure Wood Block to blocking on all four sides with #10 X
3-1/2" [89mm] deck screws.
• Wood Block must be constructed with treated dimensional
lumber with a minimum thickness of 1 1/2" [38mm].
Joist
Fig. 1
Blocking
(A)
Step 2: Position Base Plate
1. Position the edge of AL
[12.5mm] from the inside edge of rim joist. As shown in Fig. 1.
Flat Accent Top Rail
Round Accent Top Rail
Al HOME Panels
13
69.5" [1763mm] or 93.5" [2375mm]
13
AL HOME TRADITIONAL PANEL INSTALLATION
13
I-Support
(A)
HOME base plate a minimum of ½"
#10 x 3-1/3"
[84.5mm]
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