Deck Siding Acting As Flashing

Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.

Deck siding acting as flashing.

4 leave a gap of 1 inch or more between the the top of the ledger and the edge of the vinyl siding. That should pop the nail head out far enough so you can pry it out. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. You may need to pry out siding first.

Relying on sealed counter flashing isn t ideal but neither is marrying your cladding to your braced walls in one product. Pry the siding out near a nail then push the pry bar against the nail as you partially tap the siding back in. Slip the back flashing under the siding at least 3 at the top and the sides. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.

Never put horizontal siding in direct contact with any horizontal material. Learn how to inspect the proper installation of the deck ledger board flashing as a certified home inspector. A simple metal or plastic cap flashing is probably adequate to flash a deck ledger in a dry climate while the 3 layer system described in this video is suitable for high rainfall and damp climates. If nails are in the way pull them out.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Keep in mind the bottom of the upper siding should be at least two inches above the flashing or the decking that s near the house. Installing z flashing to prevent water from seeping behind the deck s ledger board and rotting the board and the siding the flashing must cover the top of the ledger board and bend over the edge. The level of water resistance you need to achieve when flashing a deck ledger will depend on the rainfall and how dry your climate generally is.

Cut it for flashing and you structurally damage the wall. In those cases often the flashing is placed to the t 111 and then counter flashed and sealed.