If you are going to invest in a long-lasting custom deck, invest in a long-lasting steel deck frame
Create a strong, straight, flat, and safe (Class 1A fire rated) frame with steel deck framing. Pressure treated lumber has changed: old growth to new growth, treating process and unpredictable characteristics of the lumber. Sometimes the lumber is extremely wet or dry, which can change the dimensions. When and how it dries can cause shrinking, warping, and twisting. These characteristics can be eliminated by using a Galvanized Steel Deck Frame
Benefits of Steel Deck Framing
- Longer span allows for fewer posts and less obstructed views
- Straighter = no warping
- Consistent dimensions mean a level and flat finished surface
- Non-combustible material has a Class 1A fire rating
- Rot and termite proof steel will last much longer than wood
- Very little waste. The steel is delivered to the job site pre-cut.
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1 – Our clients selected Fortress Evolutions power-coated steel deck framing for their new elevated, covered deck.
2 – The Fortress Evolutions steel deck frame was engineered to exact specifications for this new deck.

8 – These closed deck stairs were framed using the Fortress Evolutions powder-coated steel deck framing.
Decks Built with Steel Deck Frames
9 – Our clients used steel deck framing because of its strength and “Class A” fire rating. The decking material is Trex Tiki Torch composite. We also built the gabled deck cover to look original to the house.
10 – This 240 SF composite deck with a gabled deck cover was built using the Fortress Evolution steel deck frame. In Colorado, these deck frames are becoming very popular because of their Class A fire rating and their strength.
12 – This new deck was built using the Fortress Evolution steel deck frame. Deckorators Vault Mesquite was used for the deck with a Fortress Fe26 steel deck railing.
13 – DBS built this gorgeous deck with a steel deck frame and Deckorators composite material. The gabled deck cover has a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and features two Bromic electric radiant heaters.
14 – These two elevated decks were built using a steel deck frame. Our clients used TimberTech composite decking. The wrought iron railing is a custom design and build.