A building inspector we talked to said that incorrectly installed ledgers are the main cause of problems in do it yourself decks because the ledger may pull loose.
Vinyl deck flashing installation.
It should be vinyl and have a z shape that wraps around the top of the ledger.
Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding.
How to use flashing between vinyl siding and a wood deck.
Attaching a deck to your house creates the potential for rot not only to the ledger board that you attach to the house to support the.
Install proper flashing to units 31 35 and 36 sliding glass door and deck remove the existing interior and exterior sliding door trim remove the existing sliding glass door remove any deck boards restricting the installation of proper deck flashing install a copper door pan and copper deck flashing copper seams will be soldiered.
Where the ledger is longer than the flashing overlap the flashing pieces by at least 4.
A simple metal or plastic cap flashing is probably adequate to flash a deck ledger in a dry climate while the 3 layer system described in this video is suitable for high rainfall and damp climates.
Install flashing that is made for ledgers.
The integration of the membrane into the building envelope brings complete waterproof assurance.
Then lag screw the ledger to the house using the fastener pattern approved in your plan.
When it comes to waterproofing it s all in the installation details.
Important considerations the builder needs to know to prepare for a duradek vinyl installation best practice guide for builders.
Vinyl deck installation details developed through duradek s 40 years of waterproofing experience come with unsurpassed installation techniques for moisture management.
Where necessary slip it behind moldings.
Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Install undersill trim along the edge of the vinyl over the flashing at the top and bottom.
