Flashing A Deck Ledger Board On Vinyl Siding

Infiltrating rainwater can travel downward sideways and even upward so special flashings must be used.

Flashing a deck ledger board on vinyl siding.

It is recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. This cap is made of durable plastic construction. Most house framing relies on building elements floors walls roofs being stacked one atop another. 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.

Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. I would remove the old siding that was behind the existing ledger to about an inch above the deck surface. Has slots for nailing convenience. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.

Item 3807 model 5504900120. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. My instinct is to replace the deck and eliminate the ledger altogether add posts near the wall and leave a big gap between the end board and new flashing tucked under the siding. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.

The deck ledger to the house is an unusual connection in home building. Recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. Gray plastic deck ledger flashing fits over deck ledger and behind siding for protection from water damage. 7 apply silicone caulk around the screw heads to prevent moisture from penetrating into the wall.

Slip the flashing under the vinyl siding and rest the bottom lip over the top of the ledger board. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.