Does deck ledger need flashing?
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Can I use flashing tape on a deck ledger board?
LEDGER BOARD & DECK POST PROTECTION
Our deck flashing tape is a flexible polyethylene waterproof wood flashing and barrier material made with a rubberized asphalt mastic adhesive. Easily apply this durable, self-adhesive material as flashing to protect deck ledger boards against water.
What can I use to flash my deck?
You can buy flashing either in roll form or in rigid Z- or L-shaped 10′ sheets made of stainless steel, copper or vinyl material. Never use galvanized steel or aluminum flashing in contact with an ACQ pressure-treated wood ledger board because it will corrode.
How do you flash a ledger board?
Avoid using galvanized flashing with ACQ treated lumber because it can cause corrosion. Nail J-channel along both sides of the cutout. Then tack the ledger into place with 16d nails. Next, slide drip flashing behind the vinyl so the lip fits over the top of the ledger as shown at right.
How do I add flashing to an existing deck?
To add flashing, first remove the deck board that runs alongside the house. If the boards run diagonally, snap a chalk line 5-1/2 in. from the house, then set the blade in a circular saw to the depth of the decking boards and cut off the board ends. (Replace the cutouts at the end of the job with a 5-1/2-in.
How do you attach a Z flash?
Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the Z-flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel, with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing. Flush the end of the flashing length with the wall corner and secure the flashing to the framing with an 8d nail at each wall stud.
What is deck flashing tape used for?
Deck joist flashing tape is used to protect your deck’s substructure – commonly made with traditional lumber – from moisture. As an organic material, traditional wood is highly vulnerable to mold, mildew, and rot.
How many lag bolts do you put in a ledger board?
Approved Fasteners
The International Residential Code lists two fasteners for directly attaching ledgers to a house: 1/2-inch-diameter hot-dip-galvanized hex-head machine bolts and 1/2-inch-diameter hot-dip-galvanized lag screws.
How do you attach flashing to wood?
Install a tube of construction adhesive in a caulking gun. Apply a generous amount of adhesive along the back of both fins of the flashing. Reposition the flashing at the deck-to-wall intersection and align the cuts at the lower edge with the sides of the corresponding joists. Press the flashing firmly into place.
Can I use 2×6 for ledger board?
Trex recommends 16″ OC at most, 12″ if running the boards diagonally. This is fine for 2×6 spacing. For the ledger, it’s worth replacing so it’s the same size. You might not be able to fully secure the larger hangers to the smaller ledger.
Can ledger board be bigger than joists?
As a general rule, you should use the same size of board for the ledger as you plan to use for the joists. You can use a larger board, however, if it allows for a better connection to the house framing. Calculate the length as 3 inches less than the width of the deck framing.
Does a ledger board have to be one piece?
The ledger board doesn’t have to be one continuous board. It can be a series of broken sections if it is solidly attached. This will require extra bolts and installing a 2x nailer across the top of the vent to secure the decking along the house wall.
How thick should a ledger board be?
The decking is 1-inch thick, so the top of the ledger is 1 1/8 inch below the bottom of the sill.
Can I use a 2×4 ledger?
The 2×4 ledger is sufficient to support your 2×8 joists, but it needs 4 or 5 16d common nails per stud at 16″ on center to be able to carry the load if it is only carrying the floor load and no roof load.
Are 2×6 strong enough for deck joists?
You can use 2×6 as deck joists if the deck is low enough to the ground as not to require guard railing. When using S-P-F 2×6 deck joists, the span must not be greater than 9’0″ (2.73m) with joists at 16″ o.c. (400mm), and 9’10” (3.01m)with spacing at 12″ (300mm).
