On this project the 2 10 joists of the main deck frame sit just about even with the top of the foundation and a landing framed with 2x8s sits atop the main frame serving as a transition point.
Ledger board to concrete foundation.
It is for your ledger board.
Repeat for each hole making sure that each screw is run all the way in until the head is flush.
Now according to the dimension of the sill mark the length.
Fastening a ledger to concrete.
Drill two lengths of ledger board for anchors as described above and anchor them both to the solid concrete stacked to provide a 3 wide ledge along the top edge.
Ledger board attachment to a solid concrete foundation wall when attaching a ledger board to a masonry wall you will want to first cut the ledger board to size and have two helpers hold it in place so you can drill two holes every 12 through the wood where your bolts will be installed.
The ledger is not only the structural connection between the deck and the house.
It s also what establishes the overall height and levelness of the entire deck frame.
Ledger board attachment to a solid concrete foundation wall.
I am going to run 2 lapping strips of grace vycor ledger flashing it is like ice water shield only 9 wide under the siding and ledger board.
Then draw a cutting line across the piece s face.
When fastening to uneven stone or stucco the ledger board must be supported from beneath with a ledger attached to the solid concrete foundation at the bottom of the wall.
Line up the pilot holes in the board with those on the block.
The fourth technique involves securing the ledger to a concrete foundation wall rather than to the first floor band board.
Now cut it with a saw.
2x8 so i was going to use 2x10 for the ledger board.
One of the benefits of this method is that more rigid minimum and maximum lag screw location configurations associated with mounting to band joists can be avoided.
Mark the board at 16 intervals from end to end with an extra mark of 2 from other end.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Take the ledger board from three inches from end.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.