


Regarding level of difficulty, our evolution steel pergola would be no different than a traditional wood pergola. We recommend at least 3 people for building and to review the connection-based installation instructions on the website. The installation time will vary depending on your pergola size and design.
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Q: How long will it take to install my pergola? How difficult is it to install?.The installer must consult local building codes to determine the footing or foundation specification, as it varies so much by jurisdiction such as location, frost line, type of soil, etc. Q: Does Fortress have requirements for footings or foundations?.The designs are limitless! We recommend using a 1” Panhead Wood Screw when connecting with wood which will need to be purchased separately. Yes! Our bracketry is compatible with wood and composites. Q: Can I use other products in addition to Evolution Steel?.The Black Sand powder coat makes it low maintenance and resistant to the elements, so we do not recommend painting it. Q: Does the Evolution Steel Pergola come in other colors? Can I paint it a different color?Įvolution Steel is currently only available in Black Sand.Your engineer will need to consult local codes and might recommend burying posts in this application. You can have your own engineer certify the swing. Our pergolas are not tested for moving force, so we do not recommend it. This can be changed based on customer’s desired aesthetics. The most common spacing is going to be 12” On Center and 16” On Center but it is required. There is no required spacing for rafters or purlins. Q: Is there required spacing for rafters or purlins?.
