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Fortress Building Products Introduces New Steel Deck Framing Component, Evolution Tile Deck Tray
The company's latest innovation gives contractors a purpose-built solution to meet demand for fire-safe, personalized outdoor living spaces Fortress Building Products, a constantly evolving outdoor building products manufacturer, has added the Evolution Tile Deck Tray to its line-up of proven steel solutions. Designed for use with the Evolution steel deck framing system, the tray creates a reliable surface to install tile pavers across a deck. The company's latest innovation is available across Fortress Building Products' North American dealer network to help contractors deliver fire-safe, personalized outdoor living spaces that are built strong from the ground up. A purpose-built deck building solution, the 4' x 6" tile deck tray can be installed on top of Evolution steel deck joists. This creates a smooth and flat surface that makes the process of installing tile pavers, or a creative combination of tiles and deck boards, quick and easy. The versatile steel tray works with any exterior tile and other framing materials, including wood. In turn, contractors are empowered to offer homeowners different design options and build a statement-making outdoor space that stands out in the neighborhood. The design of the new Fortress® steel component provides fall-through protection and proper water drainage while creating an even surface for tile installations. Most importantly, it leverages the proven performance of steel. The durable tile deck tray will not rot, warp, split or deteriorate after longterm exposure to moisture, ensuring a structurally sound deck that lasts. In Available in 11 ga, 9 ga, 7 ga, 6 ga – Available in Galvanized application, the steel tray will lay flat and stay flat. Noncombustible steel is Sizes for 1-5/8 pipe up to 8-5/8 – Class B Coating or Less Available in Galvanized Class A fire-rated building material, which means contractors who use 9 ga & 6also gaaconform to ASTM F626Class B Coating or Less tile deckSquare, tray can complete Aluminized Offered! 96Athe - Pigtail, T-post fire-safe projects in regions that are prone to Aluminized Offered as well as Vinyl wildfires (including WUI zones) KDT available - Special sizes or or densely populated urban areas where fire Now Available Solid and Aluminum Coated in Black,inBrown Green! shapes on request can spread rapidly between structures. Like the Evolution steel deck framing We also offer stainless steel system it's designed to complement, the new tile deck tray is backed by a 25Now Available in Solid Aluminum products as well! year limited manufacturer warranty for ultimate peace of mind. "Fortress Building Products is committed to driving the adoption and Available in 11 ga, 9 ga, 7 ga, 6 ga – usage of stronger, smarter deck building methods and products," says Sizes for 1-5/8 pipe up to 8-5/8 – 9 ga & 6 ga KEENER-DUPONT JeffK Schulz, senior vice president of sales & marketing at Fortress Building conform to ASTM F626-96A - WIRE., Pigtail, Square, T-post LLC KDT available - Special sizes or shapes on request Products. "Adding the Evolution Tile Deck Tray to our line-up of steel solutions TIE-WIRES is one more way we're putting that commitment into action. It's a versatile When wire is your only business D that helps contractors work more efficiently and effectively to deliver LOOK FOR IT AT YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER! product a longer-lasting outdoor space that brings their clients' creative design vision K to life." 800-749-7181 | sales@keenerdupontwire.com
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