Flashing Deck Ledger Board Vinyl Siding

This cap is made of durable plastic construction.

Flashing deck ledger board vinyl siding. Next you ll want to install a piece of metal drip cap flashing above the ledger board. When you install the floor joists you ll need to make some small cuts in the flashing to allow the top of the joist to line up with the top of the ledger board. Has slots for nailing convenience. Whether you have wood vinyl or aluminum siding you can avoid this by oversizing the ledger board and creating space for water to run off.

Where the back flashing needs to be cut around an obstacle measure for the notch and cut with tin snips or slice several passes with a knife. Slip flashing under siding. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim. Item 3807 model 5504900120.

Cut a length of metal z flashing. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck. Gray plastic deck ledger flashing fits over deck ledger and behind siding for protection from water damage.

When slipping the flashing under the siding be sure to slide the flashing to the left or right of the ledger by at least 2. 1 make the ledger out of pressure treated lumber that is. Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape. Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath.

How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. It is recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.

Made from high quality vinyl construction. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. Measure the length and width of your deck to attach the ledger correctly. 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.

Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding.