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: ...
The second placement option entails placing the ledger board below the threshold of the door. This creates a step down onto the deck when exiting the house. This step down cannot be less than 4” or more than 7 ¾” (per International Residential Code requirements) when measured to the...
Often the most difficult part of building a deck is attaching the deck to the house. Most homes have a poured concrete foundation making it tricky to attach the ledger board. The ledger board is the board that will take the weight of the deck frame and decking. Attaching it to a poured...
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So we’re going to frame the landing. We’ve already got the parts cut, but because the rim board for the inside of the deck is going to be so close to the building, I need to pull it back a little bit. This way the nail gun and screw gun will fit in there. So I’m going...
Properly installed ledger boards provide strength and support to decks attached to homes. View the by step-by-step tutorial for attaching a ledger board when building a new deck at Decks.com.
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The first step is installing the ledger board, where the deck connects to the building. Position the ledger board against the house, ensuring it is set low enough for the decking boards to reach the correct final height at the house threshold. ...
How to Demolish & Remove a Deck Decking Installation How to Install Composite Decking for the Perfect, Long-Lasting Outdoor Space Decking Installation Deck Board Spacing Guide: How to Properly Space & Stagger Deck Boards Spacing between deck boards provides several critical functions, such as...