Ledger Board Over Vinyl Siding

There are various ways to attach the ledger but our example is quite typical for vinyl clapboard style siding and is waterproof for peace of mind.

Ledger board over vinyl siding.

How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1. Next slide drip flashing behind the vinyl so the lip fits over the top of the ledger as shown at right. Remove siding determine the outside dimensions of the framing for the deck and add to 1 to that length. Cut a length of metal z flashing.

Isn t deep enough to accommodate siding thickness. Conventional spacing systems are limited to in. Cut siding and flash. Logic tells me it s better lagged tight with proper flashing.

Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath. Although i could see it against concrete walls. First ensure your circular saw is equal to the thickness of the deck then cut the ledger outline. By code but in.

Step 3 add 2 x 8 planks between joists. You can then trim the pieces to be reinstalled with a j channel after the deck is completed for a clean finished look. Holes through the siding to the face of the sheathing apply the attach a deck fasteners and mount the ledger to the house. Nail j channel along both sides of the cutout.

I tried it at a homeowner s request. Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding. Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear this can weaken the connection. You just drill 2 1 2 in.

It created a huge headache for that application. Install undersill trim along the edge of the vinyl over the flashing at the top and bottom. Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape. Measure the length and width of your deck to attach the ledger correctly.

Detecting and correcting deck ledger problems around vinyl siding. Then tack the ledger into place with 16d nails. Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips. Carefully cut away the siding with a utility knife braced along the edge of the carpenter s square to avoid slicing through the house wrap.

Aluminum and vinyl siding can easily be removed with tin snips from an area one foot surrounding the ledger board location. Slide the flashing underneath the siding 1 inch. Overlap flashing by 3 inches and cut it for the doorway. Then lag screw the ledger to the house using the fastener pattern approved in your plan.

Ledger spacers just bind up vinyl siding.