Locate a position for a header or ledger board.
How to attach roof ledger board.
Temporarily nail or brace the ledger in place positioned and leveled at the desired height.
If it is impossible to attach the ledger to a floor joist then fasten the ledger to wall studs which are generally located on 16 inch or sometimes 24 inch centers and doubled up around doors windows and other openings.
Place the rafters on 24 centers attach them to the settle joists and beams toward the center.
Attach the rafters to the house with joist hangers which supported by ledger boards.
Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape.
Cut a length of metal z flashing.
Remove the shingles or siding in the area identified for the header board.
Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Make sure to check the vertical beam to ensure that the end rafters are placed securely.
Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding.
Attach the rafters to the ledger boards and settle joists.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips.
Step 1 take measurements 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.
How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1.
Make it the full.