Ledger Board Rot at Anthony Griggs blog

Ledger Board Rot. Remove a minimum of one row of siding above your cut line. Over the past week i've ripped up the old decking and railings on our 12x15 deck, and installed new railings and all but the last two boards. Flashing is a thin layer of waterproof material designed to prevent water from penetrating. Improper deck flashing is the primary reason for dry rot and damaged ledger boards. Soft spots, discoloration, or a musty odor are indicators of potential issues. Assuming i get rid of what caused the rot in the first place, i have three questions about my options to fix the rotten board: Cover the wall (behind the ledger) with a wrb or an ice. If a few joists or some decking is. If your ledger board is infected with rot, you will likely need to replace the entire deck. Check for corrosion or rust on the ledger board and any associated fasteners. You may also need to repair portions of the house wall. Noticing that there was no ledger flashing, i. Inspect the ledger board for signs of rot, decay, or water damage. Inspect the wall framing for rot and repair as needed.

If a few joists or some decking is. Noticing that there was no ledger flashing, i. Cover the wall (behind the ledger) with a wrb or an ice. Inspect the ledger board for signs of rot, decay, or water damage. If your ledger board is infected with rot, you will likely need to replace the entire deck. Improper deck flashing is the primary reason for dry rot and damaged ledger boards. Assuming i get rid of what caused the rot in the first place, i have three questions about my options to fix the rotten board: You may also need to repair portions of the house wall. Flashing is a thin layer of waterproof material designed to prevent water from penetrating. Check for corrosion or rust on the ledger board and any associated fasteners.

Improperly built deck ledger has caused rot on the side of the house

Ledger Board Rot Cover the wall (behind the ledger) with a wrb or an ice. You may also need to repair portions of the house wall. Noticing that there was no ledger flashing, i. If your ledger board is infected with rot, you will likely need to replace the entire deck. Remove a minimum of one row of siding above your cut line. Inspect the wall framing for rot and repair as needed. Inspect the ledger board for signs of rot, decay, or water damage. Flashing is a thin layer of waterproof material designed to prevent water from penetrating. If a few joists or some decking is. Soft spots, discoloration, or a musty odor are indicators of potential issues. Check for corrosion or rust on the ledger board and any associated fasteners. Improper deck flashing is the primary reason for dry rot and damaged ledger boards. Cover the wall (behind the ledger) with a wrb or an ice. Over the past week i've ripped up the old decking and railings on our 12x15 deck, and installed new railings and all but the last two boards. Assuming i get rid of what caused the rot in the first place, i have three questions about my options to fix the rotten board: