Ledger Board Flashing Vinyl Siding

7 apply silicone caulk around the screw heads to prevent moisture from penetrating into the wall.

Ledger board flashing vinyl siding.

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. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. Secure flashing with galvanized nails.

This will ensure water doesn t infiltrate behind the flashing. Get 4 inches of the flashing under the bottom of the siding. Wall leg covered by the wrb and siding. Made from high quality vinyl construction.

Slip the flashing under the vinyl siding and rest the bottom lip over the top of the ledger board. Or more on the face of the ledger and a 6 in. Galvanized steel and aluminum flashing can experience accelerated corrosion when in contact with treated lumber. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.

This leaves only 4 in. Of the 7 in. I have seen details with a piece of flashing behind the ledger board and extending over the siding below in addition to the drip cap. Has slots for nailing convenience.

Drill 1 2 inch holes through the ledger board into the planks between joists. Metal or plastic cap flashing covers the top of the ledger with a drop leg of 1 2 in. Around fascia soffits and windows. Examples of additional application are.

Step 5 attach ledger board. Galvanized siding z bar flashing z bar flashing item 2082620 model szb58gszb58g. Vinyl wood and cement board siding for installing a deck ledger board to a. Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Fasten the ledger board with 1 2 inch bolts and washers. Recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. This cap is made of durable plastic construction.

And along coastal areas where pressure treated lumber is prominent. Proper flashing is one of the most important precautions in construction. The flashing would be flush with the house and the ledger spaced about 3 4 washers away from the house with the lag screws passing through the washers. Ledger board of decking bottom of siding.

Slip the flashing under the siding so it will cover the ledger board. These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim. Wrapping post and gutter boards.