To achieve these goals, it's necessary to control the movement of heat, air, and moisture within and through a building envelope. Attention to insulation and air-sealing details throughout a house is critical.ISAAC SAVAGEHome Energy PartnersFine Homebuilding...
Also, when using a spaced ledger as shown in the sketch, the connection of ledger to building should be made using through-bolts to the building rim joist (as shown). Lag screws are not recommended.Free-Standing Decks: an Alternative to Using a Deck Ledger to Attach a Deck to the ...