My husband and I bought our first house last year, and your videos have been instrumental in helping us transform this poorly-maintained house into our dream home. THANK YOU for making these videos easy to follow, and enjoyable.
Yay! Now I know the correct expectations when I have my new deck installed. I can be upfront with my contractor so there are no surprises! Thanks for the great video. I helps so much to see the process with your videos! 😊 You’re the best!
I'm not a dad, but I am a 33 yr old Marine vet. I make the same sounds when I move around in those positions... Thanks Uncle Sam for the Dad knees/back lol.
My current project is to build a lean to roof to my house with vinyl siding. I have been stressed over flashing and have been looking for detailed videos. This is the best I have found so far. Thank you for the great tips and details. I will follow all your tips.
I just want to say thank you. You answered a few of my questions 2 years ago for installing tiles outdoor. They are still holding strong. Thank you very much.
Just saw that drip edge at hd today when looking for flashing from wall sheathing to porch. Asked the worker if I could use it for this purpose, he didn't know. Nice to see you implementing a thought I had after I thought it. Makes me hope I'm on the right page. Trying to do things as right as I can. Edit: I will try to shingle house wrap onto the flashing or maybe tape if I need to.
The building we live in was built over 20 years ago, 1995, I believe, and our deck looks like it's been around much longer. 1 yr later, and it looks like it is FINALLY going to be fully replaced. I hope and pray the builders take this much care with ours
New subscriber here, just bought my first home! Ive been watching things to decide where to start. Still a little overwhelmed but you have provided me with the knowledge to tackle it, thank you!!
😆 I'm 30 seconds into your video and you just confirmed what the deal is with my deck. I was just under it today and they attached the ledger board over the siding. It explains many issues I've seen. I wish I was this aware when I bought it in 1998 with the deck they had just added to the house. Oh well. I will watch the rest now to see what to ask about when we have it replaced.
Finally a video showing the siding AND the deck at the same time. Thanks to this I was able to confirm that the flashing installed on my deck was done incorrectly and I know it needs to be fixed.
This is the first pro video I've seen where the ledger is placed entirely underneath the Tyvek, rather than the usual method of applying waterproof tape under the ledger, possibly with shims over that to allow water a pathway to trickle down behind the ledger without getting trapped. I can see the appeal, although it means the joist hangers will produce hundreds of extra holes in the Tyvek, and the contact between the end of each joist will be tight against the Tyvek. Waterproof tape is gaining traction for use over the top of each joist and to help seal screw holes, and installed with a shingle pattern should be as good.
The electrical tape band-aid trick reminded me of when I was a glass installer , when gotten cut it was a piece of paper towel and duct tape. Love the channel
Great video Jeff. I actually did this about a month ago and I did everything you just did plus I installed a water proof membrane called Grace between the ledger board and the house wrap. And also on top of the ledger board before nailing the Z flashing. It’s a second story deck so had to be careful.
Definitely true.. just helped my brother replace a new sliding door on the back of his house. House sits on a slab with a small porch that was previously installed. Once we took the old slider off the ledger board was against the siding and water destroyed the framing of the slider and a couple feet of joists and floorboard inside.
I had a guy build a deck last year, and nail and lag bolted against siding, 2x6 starter and 2x8 floor Joices. Now I’m wonder if I can fix all this without tearing apart the whole thing? Like your videos!!! 😊
As far as I'm concerned, the concept of "going overboard" doesn't even exist when it comes to keeping your structure dry. If there's something you can do that's going to help, even if it isn't strictly necessary, why wouldn't you?
Exactly. I doesn't hurt to over engineer a project. When my daughter was little, I built her a set of steps so she could use the bathroom sink to wash her hands. That was almost 30 years ago, and those steps are still in use. Build it right, build it strong, build it only once.
you're truly an excellent teacher a lot of these subjects are so boring, but you make them interesting through simple explanation and great camera work
Glad you did this video... Just bought a house with a back deck not even attached to the house right and bricks under the 4x4's and it's leaning hard. Going to do what you showed. Will send you pictures when all done
Perfect timing on this video. I have a deck that was rebuilt by the previous owners but they didn't know what they were doing and now it looks rickety and warped. It's less than 5 years old! I've got siding falling off around it now and it's just a mess.
My suggestion is to provide additional deck footings and columns along the building approx. 1 or 2 feet from the face of the house. This will provide a separate and independent structure for deck and house. There will be no ties to the house therefore no water getting into the house. It may cost a couple hundred bucks but a safer way.
DYI'er here. K H, I really like your suggestion! For my case, I'm building a deck with roof. I was going to attach a ledger for the roof and a ledger for the deck. I'd have to remove the stucco at both places to install barrier and weep screed. With an independent structure, I can bypass all of that. Now I'm trying to think of any downsides or concerns.
@@josiahutah3712 I'm a licensed architect for 30 years. If you make the deck independent from the house, you don't have to worry about future problems which may occur in your house. But make sure to install braces between deck columns depending on height in order to prevent lateral movement.
Jeff, I’m getting ready to build exterior stairs up to my second floor garage loft entryway. Can you point me to a video or article that explains the proper way to attach a ledger board to an existing stucco wall?
Previous owners of my house did this ...no drip edge or flashing or anything and after looking yesterday...I seen they nailed ledger right on top of original siding.
You’re right on the money an extra layer of protection is common sense and like you say “ that’s money in the bank “. Just wish contractors down south would think like that. They want to build minimum code or what I say not worth a crap 👍nice video Jeff
Mjeberha, I like your comment. I'm building a deck with roof (lean-to style). If it were to be freestanding, are there other builders that seal between the roof and the house to keep water off of the house (between roof of the deck and house)?
Can you do a video for completely removing backsplash from a kitchen? You’ve got the video on tiling over backsplash but I’ve currently got thick stuff and it’s exposed on one end so I don’t think that will work for me. I need best methods for getting the old tile off and if I need to re-drywall and such. I’m buying my first house and you’ve got me pumped to get in there and get started! Thanks!
Hey Jeff! Great videos. I was wondering if you could comment on installing a ledger board onto brick. What sort of hardware and methods have you seen being used in Ontario? Should I caulk the top edge of the ledger onto brick?
Thanks for the video! can you explain how the vinyl corner post interacts with the ledger board “. Wrap, flashing, and joists? I was hoping to see that in the video, but could not.
Thanks for all you do for us, Jeff! You’re literally my saving grace for my own home renovations! Would the process that you were explaining here in this video also apply to installing a new patio cover on the backside of my home?
Magnificent. My question is about the specific regulation for every state (like Florida in my case, you know hurricanes and tornadoes and crocodiles are part of our averyday)
i just bought a house and the former owner just nailed the deck into the beam under the siding. No water protection, nothing. Man the rot is intense. I gotta jack the bloody house up and replace that beam... unreal. thanks for the video bro
Brick is definitely NOT structural if it is just a veneer (single brick layer) outside the structure. Attaching a ledger using long bolts/lags through the brick and into the interior rim joist is typically not allowed. Simpson makes a specific type of wedge anchor to attach a ledger through brick veneer. I have even heard stories of some engineers refusing to sign off on those wedge anchors, even though Simpson designed them specifically for this purpose.
@stealthballer this wasn't an inspector. This was an engineer in the design phase who was pushing back against the builder who wanted to use them. I got this story from the builder so i don't know more than that. They certainly weren't happy with the engineer arguing against clear specifications.
Our house is made of stucco and does not have a rim joist, only blocking between the floor joists. Is it OK to double block so that the top plate has 3 inches of wood sitting on it for better penetration of the ledger? Thank you so much.
I'm wanting to add a small deck in my garage. You mentioned removing everything to get to the rim joist. Can I just cut back the drywall that was already hung to get to what I need?
This comment has absolutely nothing to do with decks or ledger boards, but I swear your hair is a beautiful white when you're outside! And it's white in all the right places the way it wraps around your head and sits on your chin! But just to be polite.... Thank you for the video, Jeff! 😁
My home originally was hardwood siding. I now have vinyl siding that was placed over the hardwood with a layer of Tyvek Styrofoam in between. Should I cut through all the layers to get to the original wood of the house to attach the ledger board? Or should I build a freestanding deck. The deck is only going to be 13 inches off the ground ....11x15
Good day, I have a question regarding a backyard deck attached to my house. I have a brick house in Canada (Ontario) with a walkout basement and a second story kitchen walkout . I want to build 2nd story deck for my kitchen walkout, What is the proper way to attach a ledger board to the back of the house. It's a brick wall. Thanks
Do you have any tips for fixing improper flashing? Caught a new crew without back flashing behind the new ledger board. Made them aware and they kept right on framing without addressing the back flashing. Do you have any tips / tricks that can meet IRC 2018 for watersealing the ledger if this step is missing? they are convinced that the drip flashing on top of the ledger/joists is enough. If that were true the IRC wouldn't require it. thoughts?
What material is best for siding in Arizona when it’ll be exposed to the super hot summer sun? Looking for a material that will look like that wood wall behind you
I used $15 joist tape to tape behind and on top of the ledger board. Tape should start from bottom to top and use round edge of the cutted deck board to give it some pressure after taping.
Hello. This is an unrelated question. Some fixer uppers are money pits and others have good bones and simply require updating. What are key features to look for in a existing home? Not a flipper, just do not desire to be house poor for retirement. God bless.
1:17 - might be a dumb question but is the water diversion system (including flashing) the same on brick? Or can the ledger board be secured right over the brick?
We have a 1982 brick house and we need to repair an existing deck. When attaching a ledger to the brick. Do I need flashing, can I put spacers between the ledger and wall for water diversion?
I have a patio an the inspector said that I was miss a flashing and post bean brackets and you explain to me what that is “please”. Im sell my house and I need this fix. Can I do it myself.
I never see ledger advice about attaching to brick veneer alone as I don't have rim joists to bolt into. Are dyna bolts or similar brick fastners suitable or does this place too much stress on the brick wall?
@@nutkizzle Here's a few links: ua-cam.com/video/A8MJrFiXHcQ/v-deo.html ; ua-cam.com/video/vy2rALEJGbo/v-deo.html ; ua-cam.com/video/cDmXxTk-ZKs/v-deo.html
Our deck was attached to our house that is cantilevered 24" over the rim joist. We need to remove it and have it free standing. Basically start from scratch. I haven't seen any info online about how to do this.
I have a back deck that was attached to the house that caused the back door sill to rot so I had to replace the door. I also had deck rot near the house. I had about 3-4 ft of deck cut out with the joists cut off too. So now I have 3-4 ft of missing deck closest to house along the entire deck length. Do you have or know of any videos for this scenario where you are replacing a section like that? It may be a challenge to get it all level with the existing deck. I was told to not attach it to the house.
How about NOT attaching your deck to the house? No structural leverage and no water damage worries. You are going to install footings for the rest of the deck anyway. Install a few more footings and sleep well knowing that if a tree falls on your deck, it won't take the house with it.
@@Biohazarus , I like your comment. I'm building a deck with roof (lean-to style). If it were to be freestanding, are there other builders that seal between the roof and the house to keep water off of the house (between roof of the deck and house)?
Someone added a covered deck (much lower than the one in this video, it actually has garden landscape timber I'm pretty sure) to our early 80's model house that has wood siding. The roof part where they have corrugated plastic for a roof wasn't attached properly and allowed water to run down the siding and water damaged a window and it leaks as well. Would this be the same thing needed? Just cut into the T1 11 (guessing that's what it is), remove extra to add that plastic and reattach? Or do you have a video for this that I've missed?
Hi Jeff, What work shoe(Steel/Alloy toe) would you recommend for a home builder/renovator? I am overwhelmed by so many recommendations on youtube. Would love to see whats your opinion on this.
Soooo, my deck was attached on top of the siding decades ago and the siding is rotting. What do I do now??? (thinking I'm going to have to detach the ledger one section at a time somehow, then tyvek and flash appropriately).
So, am I removing all the siding up the whole wall to install the ledger? We are transplanting a deck from one location to another that was intended to have a deck.
My husband and I bought our first house last year, and your videos have been instrumental in helping us transform this poorly-maintained house into our dream home. THANK YOU for making these videos easy to follow, and enjoyable.
Yay! Now I know the correct expectations when I have my new deck installed. I can be upfront with my contractor so there are no surprises! Thanks for the great video. I helps so much to see the process with your videos! 😊 You’re the best!
You got this! Cheers!
Jeff’s dad grunts are my favorite part of his videos
I'm not a dad, but I am a 33 yr old Marine vet. I make the same sounds when I move around in those positions... Thanks Uncle Sam for the Dad knees/back lol.
Makes us dads feel normal for once.
Is the best part!! 😂
I'm glad someone said it.
My current project is to build a lean to roof to my house with vinyl siding. I have been stressed over flashing and have been looking for detailed videos. This is the best I have found so far. Thank you for the great tips and details. I will follow all your tips.
I just want to say thank you. You answered a few of my questions 2 years ago for installing tiles outdoor. They are still holding strong. Thank you very much.
Just saw that drip edge at hd today when looking for flashing from wall sheathing to porch. Asked the worker if I could use it for this purpose, he didn't know. Nice to see you implementing a thought I had after I thought it. Makes me hope I'm on the right page. Trying to do things as right as I can. Edit: I will try to shingle house wrap onto the flashing or maybe tape if I need to.
The building we live in was built over 20 years ago, 1995, I believe, and our deck looks like it's been around much longer. 1 yr later, and it looks like it is FINALLY going to be fully replaced. I hope and pray the builders take this much care with ours
7:52 appreciate the first aid tips :)
Doo doo doo, patching a hole in my skin.
DUDE.
I’ve watched a bunch of these and you’re the first dang video in which now I’ve seen how to actually tie back into my vinyl siding. Thanks!
Happy to keep it real. Cheers!
Same
New subscriber here, just bought my first home! Ive been watching things to decide where to start. Still a little overwhelmed but you have provided me with the knowledge to tackle it, thank you!!
😆 I'm 30 seconds into your video and you just confirmed what the deal is with my deck. I was just under it today and they attached the ledger board over the siding. It explains many issues I've seen. I wish I was this aware when I bought it in 1998 with the deck they had just added to the house. Oh well. I will watch the rest now to see what to ask about when we have it replaced.
Finally a video showing the siding AND the deck at the same time. Thanks to this I was able to confirm that the flashing installed on my deck was done incorrectly and I know it needs to be fixed.
I used this on my L shaped deck to put on my ledger. I'm laying decking this week! Your videos have been a godsend through the DIY deck process
Man, what a helpful channel you have Jeff! Can't say thank you enough for sharing all your experience. Thanks for posting
Don’t ever stop! You have helped soooo many people! Thank you for all you do !! Should be on TV!
I like how he calls everything a system, cracks me up every video. That doesn’t appear over it’s to me.
This is the first pro video I've seen where the ledger is placed entirely underneath the Tyvek, rather than the usual method of applying waterproof tape under the ledger, possibly with shims over that to allow water a pathway to trickle down behind the ledger without getting trapped. I can see the appeal, although it means the joist hangers will produce hundreds of extra holes in the Tyvek, and the contact between the end of each joist will be tight against the Tyvek. Waterproof tape is gaining traction for use over the top of each joist and to help seal screw holes, and installed with a shingle pattern should be as good.
The electrical tape band-aid trick reminded me of when I was a glass installer , when gotten cut it was a piece of paper towel and duct tape. Love the channel
Great video Jeff. I actually did this about a month ago and I did everything you just did plus I installed a water proof membrane called Grace between the ledger board and the house wrap. And also on top of the ledger board before nailing the Z flashing. It’s a second story deck so had to be careful.
well done Hermon!
Definitely true.. just helped my brother replace a new sliding door on the back of his house. House sits on a slab with a small porch that was previously installed. Once we took the old slider off the ledger board was against the siding and water destroyed the framing of the slider and a couple feet of joists and floorboard inside.
I had a guy build a deck last year, and nail and lag bolted against siding, 2x6 starter and 2x8 floor Joices. Now I’m wonder if I can fix all this without tearing apart the whole thing? Like your videos!!! 😊
As far as I'm concerned, the concept of "going overboard" doesn't even exist when it comes to keeping your structure dry. If there's something you can do that's going to help, even if it isn't strictly necessary, why wouldn't you?
Exactly. I doesn't hurt to over engineer a project.
When my daughter was little, I built her a set of steps so she could use the bathroom sink to wash her hands.
That was almost 30 years ago, and those steps are still in use.
Build it right, build it strong, build it only once.
agreed how much really does that drip strip cost, pennies!
1 reason why you wouldn't is because of financial constraints, but i see your point
THANKS finally someone who understands why I have a circus tent over my house!
Right on. That drip edge was probably like $4 and increases the chances of your ledger not rotting by a ton.
you're truly an excellent teacher
a lot of these subjects are so boring, but you make them interesting through simple explanation and great camera work
Glad you did this video... Just bought a house with a back deck not even attached to the house right and bricks under the 4x4's and it's leaning hard. Going to do what you showed. Will send you pictures when all done
That electrical tape is on point! Thanks for the awesome videos!
Hands down the BEST DIY teacher
Perfect timing on this video. I have a deck that was rebuilt by the previous owners but they didn't know what they were doing and now it looks rickety and warped. It's less than 5 years old! I've got siding falling off around it now and it's just a mess.
Glad I could help!
My suggestion is to provide additional deck footings and columns along the building approx. 1 or 2 feet from the face of the house. This will provide a separate and independent structure for deck and house. There will be no ties to the house therefore no water getting into the house. It may cost a couple hundred bucks but a safer way.
In your suggestion, you’re not attaching the deck to the house at all?
DYI'er here. K H, I really like your suggestion! For my case, I'm building a deck with roof. I was going to attach a ledger for the roof and a ledger for the deck. I'd have to remove the stucco at both places to install barrier and weep screed. With an independent structure, I can bypass all of that. Now I'm trying to think of any downsides or concerns.
@@josiahutah3712 I'm a licensed architect for 30 years. If you make the deck independent from the house, you don't have to worry about future problems which may occur in your house. But make sure to install braces between deck columns depending on height in order to prevent lateral movement.
@@khanarch1 as I look around on UA-cam, it's amazing how often I see "professionals" screwing up the ledger board install.
I wish I could find a video like this for putting deck on an old, three-course brick house! A lot is the same, but there are important differences!
Love the drip edge idea.... used it as part of my repair plan on a deck attached to board and batten wood siding wall
So crazy, this is the job I'm doing today! Thanks Jeff
Jeff, I’m getting ready to build exterior stairs up to my second floor garage loft entryway. Can you point me to a video or article that explains the proper way to attach a ledger board to an existing stucco wall?
Previous owners of my house did this ...no drip edge or flashing or anything and after looking yesterday...I seen they nailed ledger right on top of original siding.
Seriously Jeff, who is coming up with the subject matter you post? It’s always right on!!
Every old house is probably chocked full of surprises and UA-cam content
Truly one of the best.
You’re right on the money an extra layer of protection is common sense and like you say “ that’s money in the bank “. Just wish contractors down south would think like that. They want to build minimum code or what I say not worth a crap 👍nice video Jeff
How do you finish the bottom of the siding and around the header board if you have to cut a piece horizontally to install a new deck?
So screws are OK for joist hangers? I am planning a big deck. That would make it a lot easier.
Only screws appropriate for this. Simson ties are a common hanger brand and they have screws specifically approved for their hardware.
Jeff, love your series!!
Not sure if same in CA, the new IRC prohibits ledger to brick, needs to be freestanding.
Mjeberha, I like your comment. I'm building a deck with roof (lean-to style). If it were to be freestanding, are there other builders that seal between the roof and the house to keep water off of the house (between roof of the deck and house)?
Can you do a video for completely removing backsplash from a kitchen? You’ve got the video on tiling over backsplash but I’ve currently got thick stuff and it’s exposed on one end so I don’t think that will work for me. I need best methods for getting the old tile off and if I need to re-drywall and such.
I’m buying my first house and you’ve got me pumped to get in there and get started! Thanks!
This guy is smart
i don't have a house of my own yet, but your videos are my go-to when that day comes! thanks so much, jeff!
True
Hey Jeff!
Great videos. I was wondering if you could comment on installing a ledger board onto brick. What sort of hardware and methods have you seen being used in Ontario? Should I caulk the top edge of the ledger onto brick?
I now have the knowledge, now I just need the house 😂👌🏼
Viewers: "Doctor, is he gonna make it?"
Doctor shouts: "Get the electrical tape, stat"
loving it. cheers!
Excellent advice!!! Excellent video!!!
Thanks for the video! can you explain how the vinyl corner post interacts with the ledger board “. Wrap, flashing, and joists? I was hoping to see that in the video, but could not.
Good video Jeff. Hope all is well.
Electric tape IS the best waterproof bandaid!. Rock on your the greatest!
Thanks for all you do for us, Jeff! You’re literally my saving grace for my own home renovations! Would the process that you were explaining here in this video also apply to installing a new patio cover on the backside of my home?
Magnificent. My question is about the specific regulation for every state (like Florida in my case, you know hurricanes and tornadoes and crocodiles are part of our averyday)
All the concrete blocks. Bane of my existence when hanging stuff on perimeter walls
i just bought a house and the former owner just nailed the deck into the beam under the siding. No water protection, nothing. Man the rot is intense. I gotta jack the bloody house up and replace that beam... unreal. thanks for the video bro
Nice explanation for how to water prep a ledger. However, how do you keep moisture from damaging the planks over the joists?
Hey Jeff. Can I attached a 12ft ledger board to an existing 10ft to build a 12x12 deck? Pros and cons please. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
5:15 Then...I would have taped that flashing seam, over the nails too...That's just me though.
Loving the electrical tape bandaid 😂
Awesome thanks
Brick is definitely NOT structural if it is just a veneer (single brick layer) outside the structure. Attaching a ledger using long bolts/lags through the brick and into the interior rim joist is typically not allowed. Simpson makes a specific type of wedge anchor to attach a ledger through brick veneer. I have even heard stories of some engineers refusing to sign off on those wedge anchors, even though Simpson designed them specifically for this purpose.
@stealthballer this wasn't an inspector. This was an engineer in the design phase who was pushing back against the builder who wanted to use them. I got this story from the builder so i don't know more than that. They certainly weren't happy with the engineer arguing against clear specifications.
should the vertical part of the metal flashing not be installed behind the housewrap?
Thank you. About going through brick, is there an easy way to make sure you are drilling into and hitting the joists?
Our house is made of stucco and does not have a rim joist, only blocking between the floor joists. Is it OK to double block so that the top plate has 3 inches of wood sitting on it for better penetration of the ledger? Thank you so much.
Thanks! Soon I'll know how to build my own deck against my 3th floor apartment. 😀
What should we do at the sliding doors that open to the deck?
Brick and concrete same method? Thank you. Wish you were my uncle lol
Thanks for your videos! I love it, they are very helpful
I put my ledger over my housewrap and then redguard it. And I redguard the top of the joists. Waterproof and separate from the house.
While your at it, make sure your siding lines up and is the same level on the corners
I use the Deck 2 Wall spacers when I do decks.
Thanks for the info sir. Appreciated
How do you attach a ledger to icf after its poured?
I'm wanting to add a small deck in my garage. You mentioned removing everything to get to the rim joist. Can I just cut back the drywall that was already hung to get to what I need?
What if I’m planning to attach my ledgerboard to the exposed foundation beneath my siding? Would I still need to add house wrap and a drip edge?
This comment has absolutely nothing to do with decks or ledger boards, but I swear your hair is a beautiful white when you're outside!
And it's white in all the right places the way it wraps around your head and sits on your chin!
But just to be polite.... Thank you for the video, Jeff! 😁
Cheers Miss Sandy!
My home originally was hardwood siding. I now have vinyl siding that was placed over the hardwood with a layer of Tyvek Styrofoam in between. Should I cut through all the layers to get to the original wood of the house to attach the ledger board? Or should I build a freestanding deck. The deck is only going to be 13 inches off the ground ....11x15
Good day, I have a question regarding a backyard deck attached to my house. I have a brick house in Canada (Ontario) with a walkout basement and a second story kitchen walkout . I want to build 2nd story deck for my kitchen walkout, What is the proper way to attach a ledger board to the back of the house. It's a brick wall. Thanks
Could you use flashing tape on top of the drip edge?
Thank you Sir!
Great work. Should we tape the top of the metal flashing or it doesn't matter?
can if you want. i only install it to protect the tyvek from the pressure washer action. Cheers!
Do you have a video on how to attach the ledger board to a brick wall?
Do you have any tips for fixing improper flashing? Caught a new crew without back flashing behind the new ledger board. Made them aware and they kept right on framing without addressing the back flashing. Do you have any tips / tricks that can meet IRC 2018 for watersealing the ledger if this step is missing? they are convinced that the drip flashing on top of the ledger/joists is enough. If that were true the IRC wouldn't require it. thoughts?
What material is best for siding in Arizona when it’ll be exposed to the super hot summer sun? Looking for a material that will look like that wood wall behind you
take a look at cement board! Cheers!
I used $15 joist tape to tape behind and on top of the ledger board. Tape should start from bottom to top and use round edge of the cutted deck board to give it some pressure after taping.
Hello. This is an unrelated question. Some fixer uppers are money pits and others have good bones and simply require updating. What are key features to look for in a existing home? Not a flipper, just do not desire to be house poor for retirement. God bless.
How do you just remove the ledger board completely and just put a floating deck?
What do you cover the older area the ledger board was in with?
1:17 - might be a dumb question but is the water diversion system (including flashing) the same on brick? Or can the ledger board be secured right over the brick?
We have a 1982 brick house and we need to repair an existing deck. When attaching a ledger to the brick. Do I need flashing, can I put spacers between the ledger and wall for water diversion?
I have a patio an the inspector said that I was miss a flashing and post bean brackets and you explain to me what that is “please”. Im sell my house and I need this fix. Can I do it myself.
I never see ledger advice about attaching to brick veneer alone as I don't have rim joists to bolt into. Are dyna bolts or similar brick fastners suitable or does this place too much stress on the brick wall?
Hi Jeff, any recommendations for flashing vertical corners where two different height decks come together? Thanks!!
Ledger boards are the single biggest point of failure on decks. I like Mike Guertin's method he did in the videos for Fine Homebuilding.
Got a link to that video? I'd appreciate a start to finish video of installing ledger board from scratch.
@@nutkizzle Here's a few links: ua-cam.com/video/A8MJrFiXHcQ/v-deo.html ; ua-cam.com/video/vy2rALEJGbo/v-deo.html ; ua-cam.com/video/cDmXxTk-ZKs/v-deo.html
Our deck was attached to our house that is cantilevered 24" over the rim joist. We need to remove it and have it free standing. Basically start from scratch. I haven't seen any info online about how to do this.
If my porch or deck attached to house, should I build it level or sloping one? actually I like level porch better. Please answer me back ok. Thanks 🙏.
I have a back deck that was attached to the house that caused the back door sill to rot so I had to replace the door. I also had deck rot near the house. I had about 3-4 ft of deck cut out with the joists cut off too. So now I have 3-4 ft of missing deck closest to house along the entire deck length. Do you have or know of any videos for this scenario where you are replacing a section like that? It may be a challenge to get it all level with the existing deck. I was told to not attach it to the house.
How about NOT attaching your deck to the house? No structural leverage and no water damage worries. You are going to install footings for the rest of the deck anyway. Install a few more footings and sleep well knowing that if a tree falls on your deck, it won't take the house with it.
That is what I did, 4 years in no movement since. House finish is unscale! Easier simpler safer.
@@Biohazarus , I like your comment. I'm building a deck with roof (lean-to style). If it were to be freestanding, are there other builders that seal between the roof and the house to keep water off of the house (between roof of the deck and house)?
How about shutting up
Jeff are those the same steps for a patio cover
Someone added a covered deck (much lower than the one in this video, it actually has garden landscape timber I'm pretty sure) to our early 80's model house that has wood siding. The roof part where they have corrugated plastic for a roof wasn't attached properly and allowed water to run down the siding and water damaged a window and it leaks as well. Would this be the same thing needed? Just cut into the T1 11 (guessing that's what it is), remove extra to add that plastic and reattach? Or do you have a video for this that I've missed?
Time to invest in some Vycor env-s
Hi Jeff,
What work shoe(Steel/Alloy toe) would you recommend for a home builder/renovator?
I am overwhelmed by so many recommendations on youtube. Would love to see whats your opinion on this.
we have been testing a product for the last 3 months now. looking good will be sharing soon!
Soooo, my deck was attached on top of the siding decades ago and the siding is rotting. What do I do now???
(thinking I'm going to have to detach the ledger one section at a time somehow, then tyvek and flash appropriately).
From what I’ve read, you aren’t allowed per code to drill through and attach through brick, at least in the USA
So, am I removing all the siding up the whole wall to install the ledger? We are transplanting a deck from one location to another that was intended to have a deck.