Attaching Ledger Board To Vinyl Siding House

Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding.

Attaching ledger board to vinyl siding house.

The undersill trim goes inside the downward facing j channel to receive this punched piece. Step 4 insert the flashing. How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1. 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.

Removing the siding for the ledger board. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Step 1 take measurements. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.

How to attach a ledger to vinyl siding. Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding. Measure the distance between floor joists the height of the sill plate and add 1 2 inch for flashing to vent moisture. Starting around 2 inches from one end mark fastener locations every 18 to 24 inches.

Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding. Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips. Remove siding determine the outside dimensions of the framing for the deck and add to 1 to that length. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.

Begin marking the positions for the fasteners. Aluminum and vinyl siding can easily be removed with tin snips from an area one foot surrounding the ledger board location. Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear this can weaken the connection. Step 3 add 2 x 8 planks between joists.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board. Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath. The deck boards have been depicted with a gap between the first board and the house only to emphasize flashing overlapping the ledger.

In order to install the ledger board you usually need to remove the house s siding. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. Cut a length of metal z flashing. On site the first board would be positioned within 1 2 from the wall flashing.

Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape.