Decks built using a ledger board have the advantage of not requiring an additional support beam and related footings running next to the house - to support the ends of the floor joists closest to the house. Additionally, attached decks require less bracing. On the other hand, not all homes ...
Deck Ledger Board Flashing Detail Lately I’ve been seeing problematic deck ledger flashing details so I’d like to share with you my perspective on how to properly flash and secure your deck to the house. Properlyflashing a deck ledgerseems to be a lost skill with most weekend warriors….....
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1. Carefully determine the height for the ledger—which will also be the height for all the joist framing. The top of the ledger board should be lower than the desired top of the finished deck by one decking board’s thickness, plus the thickness of the flashing (usually 1/8 inch). Th...
LEDGER CONNECTION DETAILS As you may know, ledger connected decks - if you choose to build that way - have to be built right. This is an emerging area of debate among the industry. You will get the latest prescriptive recommendations as set out by the American Wood Council for you safety...
POST a QUESTION or COMMENT about deck ledger board connections, construction, codes & safetyDeck & porch ledger boards:Most residential decks are supported on one side by a ledger that is bolted or lagged to the home’s band joist. This connection is critical, since a failure here can cause...
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A deck ledger board spacer system that includes a solid disc body having a front side and a rear side, a center hole, and a plurality of circumferential through holes surrounding the center hole. The center hole includes at least one radially-extending void that serves as a female element ...
Because the ledger board is so crucial to creating a structurally sound deck, you must ensure that the ledger board is positioned properly and securely attached to the house. Therefore, here is a step-by-step guide to help you correctly install the ledger board for your new deck: ...
If this deck had been mounted with a ledger board, it’s not going to shift away from the house. But because we’re not connected to the house, we need to brace it so it doesn’t move in this direction, in and out. So we’re just going to take some diagonal braces, nail them...