Attaching Ledger Board To Siding

In order to install the ledger board you usually need to remove the house s siding.

Attaching ledger board to siding.

Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape measure pencil and chalk line. This method requires flashing to slip underneath the siding and then overlap the ledger. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Gap between the end of the ledger and the ends of siding and fill it with high quality exterior caulk to keep water from leaking behind the ends of the ledger.

Make the outline large enough to allow space for the. You need at least 4 of the flashing under the last row of siding and ideally 8. This is a side view of the perspective diagram above. Nail one end of the ledger with 10d nail or deck screw keep in mind this is not the final fastener for the ledger then level the other end and do the same.

So when you cut away the siding you must be sure there is enough room for the flashing to slip up and under the siding. It is one of the most common ways of connecting the ledger to the band board. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Anchor deck joists to the ledger with joist hangers filling each hole with galvanized joist hanger nails rated for pressure treated wood.

Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. Aluminum and vinyl siding can easily be removed with tin snips from an area one foot surrounding the ledger board location. The lags should pass through by at least 1 2 on the back side of the band board. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.

In this instance minimum 1 2 lags are staggered along the length of the board. Starting around 2 inches from one end mark fastener locations every 18 to 24 inches. Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear this can weaken the connection.