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Flashing the Ledger Board
Decks — The most critical concern while installing the ledger board should be how to prevent water from entering the seams into the house. You will have to install flashing also known as a drip edge to act as a barrier to keep water out. If water can ...More…
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Deck Blocking And Bridging
Decks — Blocking or bridging can be used for a variety of purposes in deck building. Probably the most commonly used technique is to install small pieces of material in between the perimeter joists to create a rigid rim joist that prevents bounce and ...More…
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Post Base Connectors
Decks — Post bases are hardware items designed to attach the decks support posts to the top of the concrete footing pier. Post bases have an elevated bottom compartment with an opening that is designed to lock into a concrete anchor which is embedded in ...More…
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Wood Support Post
Decks — We recommend using 6x6 pressure treated posts for deck supports. In the past 4x4's were commonly used for support posts but 6x6's are preferable because they are much stronger, more stable and offer a larger surface area for supporting beams and . ...More…
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Deck Girder, Cantilevered or Drop Beam
Decks — A girder, cantilevered or drop beam is a structural member positioned below the joists to support the weight of the frame. Cantilevered beams present a reductive approach to structural design as they use the smallest number of components to ...More…
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Rail Post Attachment
Decks — The best approach to ensure a strong connection is to install unnotched rail posts flush to the inside or outside of the deck frame. Most builders use (2) 1/2" through bolts to attach 4x4 wood posts to the deck rim. Do not over tighten fasteners ...More…
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Ledger Board Fasteners
Decks — It is very important that you use the right size and kind of fasteners to install your ledger board. Your deck will depend on the load carrying capacity of these screws or bolts to support hundreds of pounds and prevent the deck from ripping away ...More…
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DecKorators web site
Decks — Balusters or pickets are the rail components used to provide infill for deck guard rails. IRC code prohibits guard rails from having any openings that would allow a 4" sphere to pass through. This rule produces the need for an attractive and ...More…
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Checking the Houses Framing Condition
Decks — As a general rule it is best to attach the ledger board directly to the house rim board at the same level as the house floor by fastening through the solid house band into the house floor trusses. If the deck will be built at a different relative ...More…
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A Pier Poured Above Grade
Decks — This footing type uses a concrete pier that extends from the footing base to above grade. There are several variations of this footing type that are commonly used. Small diameter footings may use a cardboard form tube that is set to the ...More…
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Reinforcing Deck Rim or Band Joists
Decks — It is advisable to increase the rigidity and strength of your deck's rim or perimeter in order to reduce bounce and provide a solid foundation for your rail system. This can be accomplished in a couple of ways. You may want to install double rim ...More…
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Deck Railing Top Cap
Decks — Most wood guard rails use a top cap to finish the top of the rail. This component is usually a 2x6 board laid flat and run across the narrow side of the 2x4 top rail. The purpose of the top cap is both aesthetic and functional. The flat surface ...More…