Deck Ledger Board Articles
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A deck ledger board is used when attaching a deck to a house. It supports both the deck joists, as well as bolsters the framing of the deck. If your deck is attached to your house (and not a free-standing deck), you’ll also need deck flashing, which serves as a barrier against moisture from getting into the house through any openings made while attaching your ledger board.
If you’re building a deck that’s attached to a house, learning about deck flashing installation and proper ledger board attachment is essential to creating a structurally sound deck that you can safely enjoy for years to come. If you are building a deck yourself, browse through our collection of articles to learn more about the process of adding a deck to a house and building a strong, stable connection, ledger board flashing, how to attach a ledger board to a house, and more.
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My existing deck's ledger board doesn't have flashing. What should I do?
Our inspector discusses what you should do if you deck ledger board isn't properly flashed.
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Can I attach my deck to a hollow block concrete foundation?
Our inspector discusses how to attach a deck to a hollow concrete block foundation wall.
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Attaching a Deck Ledger Board to Engineered Floor Joists
Explore your options for building a deck onto a house with engineered floor joists.
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Installing a Deck Ledger Board Around Vents, Pipes and Spigots
How do you install a deck ledger board around vents, pipes and spigots? We offer two solutions that can solve your problem.
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Deck Ledger Spacers
Learn how to install deck ledger board spacers to allow air to flow behind your ledger board to prevent rot.
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Lateral Load Connector Device
Learn about your options for providing lateral load support for your deck. We explain recent code changes affecting deck building.
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Types of Deck Flashing
Compare stainless steel, copper and vinyl flashing materials for waterproofing your deck ledger board.
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Checking the House's Framing Condition
Make sure your house frame is solid and in good condition before installing a deck ledger board. We list some problem areas to look for before building.
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Removing Stucco Siding For The Ledger Board
Learn how to cut through stucco siding to prepare a house wall to install a deck ledger board.
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Framing A Deck Around A Bay
Learn a technique for framing around a cantilevered house bay to properly support your deck.
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Installing A Ledger Board Around A Corner
Follow our tips to properly install a deck ledger board around the corner of a house to keep water out.
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How to Flash a Deck Ledger Board
You should flash your ledger before you install your decking. Over time, the house frame behind the deck will rot if it gets wet.
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Ledger Board Attachment to Brick Siding
Do you have brick siding? You should never attach to just the brick. This is very dangerous.
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Ledger Board Attachment to a Solid Concrete Foundation Wall
Step-by-step instructions on how to install a ledger board to a concrete house foundation wall using expansion anchors.
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Attaching a Ledger Board for Your Deck
Learn how to properly install a waterproof ledger board using flashing and fasteners. Check out our step-by-step video and detail drawings.
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Ledger Board Fasteners
Compare lag bolts, carriage bolts and structural screws as deck ledger board fasteners. Take a look at our ledger board fastener spacing chart.
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Removing the Siding for the Ledger Board
Learn how to cut and remove aluminum, vinyl, wood and cement board siding for installing a deck ledger board to a house wall.
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Laying Out the Deck Ledger Board
Learn how to plan ahead to avoid problems when installing your deck ledger board to the house wall.