Comments on: Flashing A Deck Ledger Board Properly http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61736 Todd Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:24:44 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61736 There should always be flashing when a horizontal surface meets a vertical surface in order to keep water out. Without pictures/sketches of your situation it's hard to say what is the best approach. There should always be flashing when a horizontal surface meets a vertical surface in order to keep water out. Without pictures/sketches of your situation it’s hard to say what is the best approach.

]]> By: sherryhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61729 sherry Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:47:57 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61729 Lots of good info on your website. We have a bay window in our kitchen. The floor started to rot under the linoleum. My husband tore it out this weekend, and is replacing the wall under the windows and the floor. The flooring under the center bay appears to have been some sort of composit board. There was no flashing under the center window, there was under the two side windows. The floor under there was underlayment. The window is over our deck. We think the deck was built around the window.He has used ptwood wood to rebuild the wall support and the flooring. He is using concrete wood (backerboard) for the outside of the house under the windows. He has made a small space between the deck and the window, but the support of the windows is on the deck. My question is, should there be flashing, and how do we install it? Lots of good info on your website. We have a bay window in our kitchen. The floor started to rot under the linoleum. My husband tore it out this weekend, and is replacing the wall under the windows and the floor. The flooring under the center bay appears to have been some sort of composit board. There was no flashing under the center window, there was under the two side windows. The floor under there was underlayment. The window is over our deck. We think the deck was built around the window.

He has used ptwood wood to rebuild the wall support and the flooring. He is using concrete wood (backerboard) for the outside of the house under the windows. He has made a small space between the deck and the window, but the support of the windows is on the deck. My question is, should there be flashing, and how do we install it?

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61383 Todd Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:24:33 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61383 I probably would not do that. Those materials are not 'structural'. I'd stick with pressure treated wood.Good luck! I probably would not do that. Those materials are not ‘structural’. I’d stick with pressure treated wood.

Good luck!

]]> By: Charleshttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61381 Charles Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:02:51 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61381 I thinking of using Hardyboard or some synthetic decking, cut in small pieces, as spacers. Sound like a good idea?Thank you for all you advice. You are a real pro! I thinking of using Hardyboard or some synthetic decking, cut in small pieces, as spacers. Sound like a good idea?

Thank you for all you advice. You are a real pro!

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61373 Todd Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:47:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61373 Treating it certainly can't hurt. However, cypress is known to have good insect and rot resistance. In fact, it ranks higher than cedar which many people use in direct contact with the ground. I'd check with your local lumber yard and get their recommendation. Treating it certainly can’t hurt. However, cypress is known to have good insect and rot resistance. In fact, it ranks higher than cedar which many people use in direct contact with the ground. I’d check with your local lumber yard and get their recommendation.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/how-to-properly-flash-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61371 Todd Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:40:09 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/how-to-properly-flash-a-deck-ledger-board/#comment-61371 Sounds to me as no flashing is needed. I would highly recommend spacers to keep that ledger from full contact on the stucco. Sounds to me as no flashing is needed. I would highly recommend spacers to keep that ledger from full contact on the stucco.

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