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.
Vinyl deck flashing installation.
Where the ledger is longer than the flashing overlap the flashing pieces by at least 4.
The integration of the membrane into the building envelope brings complete waterproof assurance.
When it comes to waterproofing it s all in the installation details.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
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.
Install undersill trim along the edge of the vinyl over the flashing at the top and bottom.
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.
The level of water resistance you need to achieve when flashing a deck ledger will depend on the rainfall and how dry your climate generally is.
A construction site can be a buzzing hub of activity with various sub trades working with each other around each other and sometimes on top of each other.
Then lag screw the ledger to the house using the fastener pattern approved in your plan.
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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.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
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.
Vinyl deck installation details developed through duradek s 40 years of waterproofing experience come with unsurpassed installation techniques for moisture management.
