Deck Against Siding

In plans calling for an attached deck structure however special care needs to be taken to avoid engineering liabilities that could get a thumbs down from the building inspector or result.

Deck against siding.

Install z flashing along the top edge of the ledger. Because of the greater overlap and the blind nailing pattern. Decking should never be nailed and that is especially true with composite decking. It depends on exactly how it was done.

Make the ledger out of pressure treated lumber that is 2 inches wider than the joists. The horizontal leg should be wide enough to extend all the way. A number of face nailed wood lap sidings clapboard dutch lap some hardboard panels some. If you start installing your decking away from the house the last board will snug against the house.

For example if the deck has. I can t say for sure if your ledger deck must be un bolted in order to install the flashing. Then cut away the siding. You can pull out one of the hues used elsewhere on the facade for your deck or select an accent color that blends with your home s style.

If you re updating your home s exterior as well as the deck be sure to include deck colors when deciding on your new overall color palette. Professional deck builders and advanced diyers taking on a deck project that will stand outside brick veneer siding can of course build a freestanding deck. An exact match between tan siding and decking makes it seem like the siding materials run out onto the deck. Materials required acrylic caulk drip cap galvanized flashing galvanized joist hangers galvanized lag screws galvanized nails and screws pressure treated wood z flashing.

Instead great deck color schemes for tan houses involve implementing a deck in a complementary color such as a rich brown or pecan color. The siding has been cut so the decking can slide under it rather than butting the decking up to the siding. Reusing what you remove keeps the job green and saves the trouble and expense of matching the finish face nailed lap siding. This way most rain water that hits the house will run off the siding and onto the top of the decking rather than seeping onto the ledger.

Nail undersill trim j channel will also work over the bottom cut using 11 gauge aluminum nails. Matching a tan house with a deck from the tan color family doesn t work. Your deck colors should be a cohesive part of your home s exterior color scheme. How to use flashing between vinyl siding and a wood deck 1.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.