Install the ledger between the rim joists and fasten it to the house with 3 inch decking screws.
Attaching a ledger to house with wood siding.
Make sure you have enough room to install flashing above the ledger board and allow for at least a space above the decking preventing water from wicking upwards into wood siding.
Thickness of the house rim joist 4 in.
Most house framing relies on building elements floors walls roofs being stacked one atop another.
Measure the length and width of your deck to attach the ledger correctly.
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Step 3 add 2 x 8 planks between joists.
Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding.
Here s a rundown of the materials and procedure.
Set the ends of the rim joists against the house and screw the l brackets into the sheathing.
The manner in which lap siding covers the side of a house makes it impossible to connect a ledger board to.
Is usually the right length.
Make sure to install flashing under the siding extending over the ledger the flashing prevents the build up of moisture which causes rotting.
Select lag screws specifically rated for treated wood in lengths that will penetrate the ledger exterior sheathing and the 1 1 2 in.
Wood or concrete siding will have to be cut away using a circular saw.
Instead cut off a section of siding so ledger can be in complete contact with house.
A ledger relies on the fasteners and strength of the wood ledger board and rim board of the house to carry the deck live and dead loads.
Ledger boards which lend strength and support to a deck by connecting it to a house must be installed on a virtually flat surface.
If necessary create spacers by attaching pieces of decking to the top side of the frame that goes against the house.
Attaching a deck ledger securely is only half the work of installing a ledger.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
The following steps will explain an easy method of removing the lap siding and attaching a ledger board.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Set the blade depth so you won t cut into the house sheathing below the siding.
Here are the steps to take when installing a ledger on a home with siding.
Attaching a deck ledger board to a vinyl sided house requires a few extra trim pieces to keep water from leaking behind the siding.