Quick question i m rebuilding my deck from scratch using 2x8 hemp fir pt ledger board attaching to solid concrete foundation on a home that i have just completed restuccoing.
Deck ledger board to concrete.
Can i attach my deck to a hollow block concrete foundation.
Fastening a ledger to concrete.
Cut pieces of pt 4x4 post to fit from the top of the double ledger support to the bottom of the deck ledger above.
Ledger board attachment to a solid concrete foundation wall when attaching a ledger board to a masonry wall you will want to first cut the ledger board to size and have two helpers hold it in place so you can drill two holes every 12 through the wood where your bolts will be installed.
Five ledger board techniques explained and illustrated.
Our newest project starts off with building the deck and pergola framing.
Drill two lengths of ledger board for anchors as described above and anchor them both to the solid concrete stacked to.
Typically a deck ledger.
This is a time consuming process and should be done while the house is being constructed to simplify the process and reduce costs.
Any one of these five ledger connection methods properly installed will give you a reliable long lasting deck that is secure.
It s also what establishes the overall height and levelness of the entire deck frame.
The ledger is not only the structural connection between the deck and the house.
On this project the 2 10 joists of the main deck frame sit just about even with the top of the foundation and a landing framed with 2x8s sits atop the main frame serving as a transition point.
There are a handful of manufacturers that produce epoxy and other adhesive anchors that are tested for use in hollow cmu.