Flashing Deck Ledger Board Vinyl Siding

This cap is made of durable plastic construction.

Flashing deck ledger board vinyl siding. Measure the distance between floor joists the height of the sill plate and add 1 2 inch for flashing to vent moisture from the ledger. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. Item 3807 model 5504900120. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.

Slip flashing under siding. Measure the length and width of your deck to attach the ledger correctly. It is recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.

Next you ll want to install a piece of metal drip cap flashing above the ledger board. 1 make the ledger out of pressure treated lumber that is. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.

How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1. Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape. Has slots for nailing convenience. Cut a length of metal z flashing.

Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips. Whether you have wood vinyl or aluminum siding you can avoid this by oversizing the ledger board and creating space for water to run off. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board. When you install the floor joists you ll need to make some small cuts in the flashing to allow the top of the joist to line up with the top of the ledger board.

Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding. Gray plastic deck ledger flashing fits over deck ledger and behind siding for protection from water damage. Where the back flashing needs to be cut around an obstacle measure for the notch and cut with tin snips or slice several passes with a knife. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing.

Make sure the house wrap is long enough to cover over the top of the drip cap.