my deck/patio project
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Chooglin
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This year I am going to get the deck/patio finished (with the help of my dad)
just to catch everyone up on where I am with the project,I have the ledger board hung,layed out where to drills the holes,drilled the holes tuesday and mixed the concrete yesterday.
I will be setting five of the eight post today.
I will post pics and comments as I go.
just to catch everyone up on where I am with the project,I have the ledger board hung,layed out where to drills the holes,drilled the holes tuesday and mixed the concrete yesterday.
I will be setting five of the eight post today.
I will post pics and comments as I go.
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LD1
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Just wondering why you decided to go the ledger board route??
Personally, I dont like the ledger method. I like setting posts next to the house. Several reasons. (I am sure there are also good reasons to use a ledger)
First, where I live, anything attached to the house has different (more strict) codes to follow.
Second, If it is an "attachment" to the house, homeowners insurance goes up a tad. Not much but still...
Third, I dont like the idea of peeling siding off and risking NOT getting it sealed back up good causing rot to the house.
Not saying you are doing anything wrong, because lots of decks are built that way. I just never understood or heard a good reason. That is why I have always set posts and had a "free" standing deck.
Good luck with the build and keep us posted with pleanty of pics:thumbsup:
Personally, I dont like the ledger method. I like setting posts next to the house. Several reasons. (I am sure there are also good reasons to use a ledger)
First, where I live, anything attached to the house has different (more strict) codes to follow.
Second, If it is an "attachment" to the house, homeowners insurance goes up a tad. Not much but still...
Third, I dont like the idea of peeling siding off and risking NOT getting it sealed back up good causing rot to the house.
Not saying you are doing anything wrong, because lots of decks are built that way. I just never understood or heard a good reason. That is why I have always set posts and had a "free" standing deck.
Good luck with the build and keep us posted with pleanty of pics:thumbsup:
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The reason for the ledger board is because that's how it's always done on This Old House.
LD1
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I still dont like it. And for the cost of the ledger board + proper fastners + joist hangers,
I can set additional short posts next to the house, and attach a headder to it, and just let the joists set on the header:thumbsup:
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Chooglin
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First:I have no problem with following the "codes"
Second:my insurance on my vehicle goes up when I buy new also (its an improvement).
Third: provided you flash the ledger board properly,there should be no concern of rot.
I hope you dont take my comment as being a "wise ***", I am just being realistic.
I just feel that it makes for a more rigid deck and it is much easier to hang a ledger board instead of drilling and setting an additional 5 post.
LD1
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No I dont think you are being a wise @$$. And I hope you didnt take my comments that way either. I was just curious, cause I never new why soo many people choose the ledger board method.
I guess for me, a few more holes and a few more bags of concrete is easier than dealing with vinyl siding and flashing. But for others and you, the ledger may be easier.
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Chooglin
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5 of the post are in.the 3 emmpty holes will be
getting 3 more 6x6x16 post, that will be for the pergola
over the concrete patio.
Tomorrow I will be removing the top soil under the deck area
to lay plastic and gravel,then I will be hanging the support beams.
If time allows,I hope to hang some of the floor joist.
thats all for today.
getting 3 more 6x6x16 post, that will be for the pergola
over the concrete patio.
Tomorrow I will be removing the top soil under the deck area
to lay plastic and gravel,then I will be hanging the support beams.
If time allows,I hope to hang some of the floor joist.
thats all for today.
