Determine how high it must be to provide an adequate slope to the roof.
How to attach roof ledger board.
Step 1 take measurements 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.
Temporarily nail or brace the ledger in place positioned and leveled at the desired height.
Attach the rafters to the ledger boards and settle joists.
Make it the full.
How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house 1.
If it is impossible to attach the ledger to a floor joist then fasten the ledger to wall studs which are generally located on 16 inch or sometimes 24 inch centers and doubled up around doors windows and other openings.
Make sure to check the vertical beam to ensure that the end rafters are placed securely.
Measure the length and width of your deck to attach the ledger correctly.
Step 2 cut away the vinyl siding.
Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape.
Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Avoid cutting the house wrap beneath.
Attach the rafters to the house with joist hangers which supported by ledger boards.
Locate a position for a header or ledger board.
How to attach a header board to a house for a porch roof.
Cut a length of metal z flashing.