Thanks for the great videos. I preparing to build my 16 x 18 deck. My situation is just as yours, where I have stucco wall and the deck is about 10 feet off the grounds. After watching you video, it was a good guide and reminder of some of the steps I did building my last deck about 10 years ago. Glad I also too picture of my house while under construction, so I know where that rim joist is located. So, like you I don't have to search for studs behind the stucco.
I wanted to attach the Ledger Board high up to build a roof over a patio, so thanks for the video. I have scuppers that pour too much water to a deck below, so with a patio roof I can add gutters with downspouts to manage water volume.
Thanks for sharing your video. I am a DIYer and have a similar project for a 18” deck height. You mentioned using stud finder to find the stud inside the stucco wall. Have you tried it? Which stud finder do you recommend? Some people say stud finders do not effectively detect studs because of the wire mesh, etc. Thanks
Hey bud. Honestly my stud finder didn't work through the stucco due to the metal screen, but luckily my rim joist lined up exactly where I needed the floor of the deck to fall. I would recommend using the stud finder inside the house through sheetrock, find your stud spacing, which may be 16" or 18" on center then apply that spacing to the outside of the house. Drill a small pilot hole and check to make sure you're hitting wood with each new stud. You can always put a little stucco patch in the pilot hole if you miss.
Can I ask why it's not fixed to the house beneath the stucco? I'm going to be doing a roof ledger soon on a stucco house. I figured for best water shed I would need to do so...
The porch? I built a roof over it so was not really concerned about water intrusion where porch meets the house. Rafters for porch roof sat on top of a ledger on top of existing roof at outside wall of house. End product ua-cam.com/users/shorts5_com-Zv9R4?feature=share
The top of it is going to be the same height as your floor maybe an inch below. Measure inside from the floor to the underside of the floor above (You'll have to get into the ceiling). Then use that same measurement on the outside of the wall. Or just look above the ceiling at the perimeter wall and see where that ledger board is.
I covered the entire deck with a roof attached to the existing roof so I didn't worry about it. Only the bolts are penetrating and the area never gets exposed to water.
@@jiggidaboo I think it would be important to specify that to your listeners right off the bat. Some guys are going to be watching this who aren't adding a roof and will fail to put a membrane. Keep up the good work!
You can also just use ledger board offsets. Those will keep the board slightly away from the house, so that no moisture can build up behind the ledger board. Make sure to apply silicone to the offsets on the side to touches the house.
I covered the entire deck with a roof attached to the existing roof so I didn't worry about it. Only the bolts are penetrating and the area never gets exposed to water.
Thanks, I'm looking to attach a patio cover to my stucco directly above my windows. There is no eave I can build of of. I was planning to install a gutter above the ledger to direct rain away from the patio area, but am unsure if it would be enough. I'm in Vegas and we typically get less than 4" per year.
Yeah, I figured to use plenty of caulk. I may even try to fashion a piece of flashing up under the trim where the tile and bird barrier terminate. Thanks.
You may need to cut a small hole in the ceiling inside your house and measure the height to the floor or to the bottom of the nearest window then apply the same measurerement outside. Chalk a line on the outside showing where the rim joist is.
If a person has to attach to 2x4s 1. Link to a stud finder that works through stucco, please. 2. A half inch bolt hole through a 1.5 inch wide piece of wood seems to be risky, no?
Obviously the bolt there is longer than a half inch, I heard him say 5' and it looked like 5'. No one is that silly. As for the stud finder I never use them personally but if I know the area that is going to be covered I could always drill a test hole to see if a stud is found, then go 16' from there, but double checking to make sure its catching them all as you go. Patch the holes after with caulking or something.
The 2x4 ribbon which the floor truss connect to is on edge. There is 3½" horizontally along the entirety of the house side to side and then foor trusses with 3½" vertically probably 18" tall and likely 16oc or 19²/¹⁰oc and also double 2x6 wall plate above and below the floor truss.
You clearly didn't listen very well. I'm bolting through the external 2x12 and an internal 2x10 that the floor joists inside die into. They're now sandwiched with the stucco in between them giving me about 4" of material to bite into.
You have no common sense. Drilling a lateral hole at that height don't go like dilling vertically at ground lever. I see you and several others are being overly critcal. I know you don't think brothers can build things.
@@PicknTime You're just a race-baiting asshole. Clearly the guy either needs a new drill bit or had his drill in reverse. He was laying into that ledger and it still took him forever to get through. That should have been 5s of drilling, tops.
All my drill bits are like that...dull and takes more strength to get through. Most of us don't have the money to buy new bits after each job. Great video though that's gonna help me a lot with my upcoming hunny-do.
Heck yeah! Exactly the content I was looking for. Thanks for sharing. Very well presented.
Hey there! This is extremely helpful. Thank you for the assistance. Nice work dude.
Thanks for the great videos. I preparing to build my 16 x 18 deck. My situation is just as yours, where I have stucco wall and the deck is about 10 feet off the grounds. After watching you video, it was a good guide and reminder of some of the steps I did building my last deck about 10 years ago. Glad I also too picture of my house while under construction, so I know where that rim joist is located. So, like you I don't have to search for studs behind the stucco.
Thanks for watching! I'm no expert but glad I could help!
I wanted to attach the Ledger Board high up to build a roof over a patio, so thanks for the video. I have scuppers that pour too much water to a deck below, so with a patio roof I can add gutters with downspouts to manage water volume.
Thank you!
Right on time.The exact thing I'm getting ready to do. Should you caulk the top of ledger for water ?
Yeah I put a roof on so I didn't, but if not, there should be some flashing and caulking there.
Handsome man 😍
Thanks for sharing your video. I am a DIYer and have a similar project for a 18” deck height. You mentioned using stud finder to find the stud inside the stucco wall. Have you tried it? Which stud finder do you recommend? Some people say stud finders do not effectively detect studs because of the wire mesh, etc. Thanks
Hey bud. Honestly my stud finder didn't work through the stucco due to the metal screen, but luckily my rim joist lined up exactly where I needed the floor of the deck to fall. I would recommend using the stud finder inside the house through sheetrock, find your stud spacing, which may be 16" or 18" on center then apply that spacing to the outside of the house. Drill a small pilot hole and check to make sure you're hitting wood with each new stud. You can always put a little stucco patch in the pilot hole if you miss.
BartJay thanks for your quick response. That is helpful and thanks for the tip!
Great video...can I attach it to a 2x4 stud...thank you have a blessed day and be blessed
Not recommended. I did 2x12. Minimum I would go is 2x6 for no more than 8' span.
How it’s really done. Congrats!
You need new drill bits or you need to sharpen them. That took way too long to get through just wood
Can I ask why it's not fixed to the house beneath the stucco? I'm going to be doing a roof ledger soon on a stucco house. I figured for best water shed I would need to do so...
The porch? I built a roof over it so was not really concerned about water intrusion where porch meets the house. Rafters for porch roof sat on top of a ledger on top of existing roof at outside wall of house. End product ua-cam.com/users/shorts5_com-Zv9R4?feature=share
Hello Bart How do you determined the location of the ledger board, you say you measured it below your window! By how many feet or inches. Thanks Bart.
The top of it is going to be the same height as your floor maybe an inch below. Measure inside from the floor to the underside of the floor above (You'll have to get into the ceiling). Then use that same measurement on the outside of the wall. Or just look above the ceiling at the perimeter wall and see where that ledger board is.
Question no barrier membrane before the ledger board for stucco🤔
I covered the entire deck with a roof attached to the existing roof so I didn't worry about it. Only the bolts are penetrating and the area never gets exposed to water.
@@jiggidaboo I think it would be important to specify that to your listeners right off the bat. Some guys are going to be watching this who aren't adding a roof and will fail to put a membrane. Keep up the good work!
@@orrensvideos good call!
You can also just use ledger board offsets. Those will keep the board slightly away from the house, so that no moisture can build up behind the ledger board. Make sure to apply silicone to the offsets on the side to touches the house.
What do you use for a moisture barrier? Is it not required if only the bolts penetrate the exterior stucco?
I covered the entire deck with a roof attached to the existing roof so I didn't worry about it. Only the bolts are penetrating and the area never gets exposed to water.
Thanks, I'm looking to attach a patio cover to my stucco directly above my windows. There is no eave I can build of of. I was planning to install a gutter above the ledger to direct rain away from the patio area, but am unsure if it would be enough. I'm in Vegas and we typically get less than 4" per year.
@@kegawinek7628 worth a shot. I would also squirt some caulk in each hole before inserting bolts and caulk the top side of the deck to the stucco.
Yeah, I figured to use plenty of caulk. I may even try to fashion a piece of flashing up under the trim where the tile and bird barrier terminate. Thanks.
How can I find the rim joist if I'm attatching to a 2 story house?
You may need to cut a small hole in the ceiling inside your house and measure the height to the floor or to the bottom of the nearest window then apply the same measurerement outside. Chalk a line on the outside showing where the rim joist is.
@@jiggidaboo you da man thhanks this will help me a lot. Awesome video well descriptive and informative.
No flashing?
If a person has to attach to 2x4s
1. Link to a stud finder that works through stucco, please.
2. A half inch bolt hole through a 1.5 inch wide piece of wood seems to be risky, no?
Obviously the bolt there is longer than a half inch, I heard him say 5' and it looked like 5'. No one is that silly. As for the stud finder I never use them personally but if I know the area that is going to be covered I could always drill a test hole to see if a stud is found, then go 16' from there, but double checking to make sure its catching them all as you go. Patch the holes after with caulking or something.
The 2x4 ribbon which the floor truss connect to is on edge. There is 3½" horizontally along the entirety of the house side to side and then foor trusses with 3½" vertically probably 18" tall and likely 16oc or 19²/¹⁰oc and also double 2x6 wall plate above and below the floor truss.
I need to you to come to Florida to build a deck for me
Hahahaha I’m expensive. It’s not hard. You got this!!!
where is flashing and waterproofing?
I put a roof over it, so not needed.
No need to cut out the stucco?
I didn't. Didn't want to deal with water issues. Squirt some caulk in the bolt holes. My stucco didn't crack. But I've got true 2" stucco.
BartJay so would you recommend not doing vs doing it?
I would recommend not cutting it out seeing as that's how I did mine. But I'm no professional, just an amateur DIY guy.
Need an electric impact with 3/4 head
Did just fine without one. ua-cam.com/video/5_com-Zv9R4/v-deo.html
The stud is only two inches but the nuts is half inches, you madd the stud weaker
You clearly didn't listen very well. I'm bolting through the external 2x12 and an internal 2x10 that the floor joists inside die into. They're now sandwiched with the stucco in between them giving me about 4" of material to bite into.
BartJay sorry haven’t hear that, thanks for sharing that
@@jiggidaboo Wrong Bart--u said "if it spins your missed the stud" so you were talking about going into a 1,5 stud with a 1/2 inch diameter lag bolt.
I really hate to see somebody's struggle so hard you need a new drill bit or sharpen
Thanks for your concern. Doing just fine.
@@jiggidaboo amazing how people lose manners behind a key board...love your responses to everyone’s negative comments!
Hammer drill would help
Couldn't afford one.... Still built this without one though... ua-cam.com/video/5_com-Zv9R4/v-deo.html...
Your arm is going to be hurting tomorrow
Drill bit is no good.
You have no common sense. Drilling a lateral hole at that height don't go like dilling vertically at ground lever. I see you and several others are being overly critcal. I know you don't think brothers can build things.
@@PicknTime I do have common sense. I drill that ledger board quick on a ladder with sharp bit it goes fairly quick.
@@PicknTime You're just a race-baiting asshole. Clearly the guy either needs a new drill bit or had his drill in reverse. He was laying into that ledger and it still took him forever to get through. That should have been 5s of drilling, tops.
All my drill bits are like that...dull and takes more strength to get through. Most of us don't have the money to buy new bits after each job. Great video though that's gonna help me a lot with my upcoming hunny-do.