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.
Attaching ledger board to vinyl siding house.
How to attach a ledger to vinyl siding.
Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding.
In order to install the ledger board you usually need to remove the house s siding.
There are various ways to attach the ledger but our example is quite typical for vinyl clapboard style siding and is waterproof for peace of mind.
Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
Begin marking the positions for the fasteners.
Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips.
Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.
Measure the distance between floor joists the height of the sill plate and add 1 2 inch for flashing to vent moisture.
Step 1 take measurements.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath.
Starting around 2 inches from one end mark fastener locations every 18 to 24 inches.
The deck boards have been depicted with a gap between the first board and the house only to emphasize flashing overlapping the ledger.
Cut a length of metal z flashing.
Step 3 add 2 x 8 planks between joists.
Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape.
Removing the siding for the ledger board.
Aluminum and vinyl siding can easily be removed with tin snips from an area one foot surrounding the ledger board location.
Remove siding determine the outside dimensions of the framing for the deck and add to 1 to that length.
Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding.
On site the first board would be positioned within 1 2 from the wall flashing.
Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding.
You cut the siding to the height you need measure twice and then the punch creates small tabs that stick out from the siding only 3 sides of the small hole are punched.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
The undersill trim goes inside the downward facing j channel to receive this punched piece.
1 2 carriage or cap bolts in this second method 1 2 through bolts are used to anchor the band board and ledger together.
Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear this can weaken the connection.
