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.
Flashing for deck to house connection.
Properly flashing a deck ledger seems to be a lost skill with most weekend warriors let s discuss how to properly secure the deck ledger and install the flashing.
And then the z flashing which also protects the ledger itself.
One of the most important aspects of deck contsruction is the proper installation.
The flashing configuration shown in this article is quite common.
The deck ledger to the house is an unusual connection in home building.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
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A ledger relies on the fasteners and strength of the wood ledger board and rim board of the house to carry the deck live and dead loads.
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A deck is a functional and often beautiful addition to a home.
Ideally the house s sheathing should be triple protected from moisture with building paper or roofing felt stapled to the sheathing.
Most house framing relies on building elements floors walls roofs being stacked one atop another.
How to connect a deck ledger flashing to a house.
After you demolish the old deck but before you start work on the new one you ll need to make sure the wood on and in.
Flashing details for decks porches.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Also see critical deck flashing details for the ledger board found at deck flashing at building.
This article explains critical deck flashing details for decks in order to avoid rot and leaks at the deck ledger board and at the building to which a deck is attached and we provide deck or balcony design and construction details for waterproofing at door jambs and sills.
Detailed photos in this article show the difference.
Without it the deck and the ledger it s attached to will quickly rot.
The deck flashing needs to overlap the deck ledger board much like shingles overlap.
With proper flashing a wood deck will last many years.
Installing a deck flashing properly is critical to keep water from getting behind the ledger board.