Years ago (20th century) I welded up a wrap around (3 sided) deck using my crane truck and 45’ long I beams. I welded adjustable lollies as uprights for leveling maintenance also. Home owner covered it in cedar. It’s still going strong. Nothing wrong with a steel deck if you have the resources to pull it together.
Hey Guys, Great video. My company custom fabricates interior and exterior railings for homes and we have a customer that is using the Fortress Steel Decking Structure with composite decking just like this project in your video. We have never installed on this product before, as we mostly fasten the railing down to wood/treated wood deck structure with normal structural screws. The thing we are trying to figure out now is how to fasten the deck railing to this Fortress Structure. What kind of railing ended up going on this deck and how did you tie it down/fasten it down to the composite and ultimately the steel fortress structure underneath? Any tips would be super helpful!
I was looking at the Evolution site and do not see posts and fittings called out in their documentation for a two story post like what you have installed to carry the roof load. Are those posts supplied by Fortress? Would love to see how the deck / beam is attached to those posts.
Forever when steel beams are scratched, damaged, not use of best practices. My deck is free standing. I see rust forming. I wish my deck looked like what you show. Where is help for my deck?😢
well then this means that the roof over this life time deck will fall apart before this life time deck does , why not do the same on that , I'm sorry but nothing is forever because nobody lives for ever to find out ! I bet it was fun putting down the deck over steel joists . I know by using the proper materials such as a good pressure treated wood not from home depot that it will last yours and mine life time if properly installed and easier to work with
Years ago (20th century) I welded up a wrap around (3 sided) deck using my crane truck and 45’ long I beams. I welded adjustable lollies as uprights for leveling maintenance also. Home owner covered it in cedar. It’s still going strong. Nothing wrong with a steel deck if you have the resources to pull it together.
Rust maintenance?
Sounds great friends
looks good!
Hey Guys,
Great video. My company custom fabricates interior and exterior railings for homes and we have a customer that is using the Fortress Steel Decking Structure with composite decking just like this project in your video. We have never installed on this product before, as we mostly fasten the railing down to wood/treated wood deck structure with normal structural screws. The thing we are trying to figure out now is how to fasten the deck railing to this Fortress Structure. What kind of railing ended up going on this deck and how did you tie it down/fasten it down to the composite and ultimately the steel fortress structure underneath? Any tips would be super helpful!
Fabulous. Where are you located Mr Fence?
Is this available in Chicago?
How do you fasten or screw the decking down??
This is great product. Paper vapor barrier is Garbage though. Use zip system or weather logic.
Estimated cost?
The future features steel frame residence with plexiglass walls, floors, ceilings for natural lights and evening curtains.
They will own nothing and be happy. There will be no privacy. Yeah sounds great, not.
Awesome, but it’s absurdly expensive. Wish I could do it
Who is the manufacturer and supplier of this material? Can I get it in the Raleigh area of NC?
1:03 Are these beams made from 2 channels interlocked together?
I noticed that too. Channels don't usually have returns like that, though. Definitely two asymmetrical pieces connected together, though.
I was looking at the Evolution site and do not see posts and fittings called out in their documentation for a two story post like what you have installed to carry the roof load. Are those posts supplied by Fortress? Would love to see how the deck / beam is attached to those posts.
We custom made those post and welded flanges to receive framework
i priced the framing for a 24'x32' framing with stringers/brackets/adjustable treads..... $25k! thats a little too much for me
Cost? Sources?
Could this support a hot tub on the second floor?
Yes
With additional supports
I can’t find anyone to do this. Do you travel? Seriously asking
Look at other comments left from video maker
What gage of steel is this framing? Thanks
I think it’s 12 gauge
Is that a membrane instead of planks?
No
Any provider of the steel you'd recommend?
Fortress
Thank you sir
50% more? A 2x11x16’ is over $400!! That’s a little more than 50% guy.
No shite! Even using smaller members, they are still bloody expensive. And for composite decks you still have to go 12” on center.
Can a steel frame support a 6 person Hot tub??
Yes
the more steel the better
Nice...but those columns look to be planted right into the ground and are at risk for corrosion.
No they will not be in contact with any dirt when finished
Forever when steel beams are scratched, damaged, not use of best practices.
My deck is free standing.
I see rust forming.
I wish my deck looked like what you show.
Where is help for my deck?😢
Free maintenance for tens of years, but not for ever
No
well then this means that the roof over this life time deck will fall apart before this life time deck does , why not do the same on that , I'm sorry but nothing is forever because nobody lives for ever to find out ! I bet it was fun putting down the deck over steel joists . I know by using the proper materials such as a good pressure treated wood not from home depot that it will last yours and mine life time if properly installed and easier to work with
You cannot fairly compare steel with wood. The steel will outperform wood every time
@@johnpettitt ok what ever , I have worked in commercial buildings trade for a very long time and yes there are good and bad of both
Garbage, no matter how strong your steel is, your weak link is that bolted to wood.