On a two story house you can usually tie the ledger into a band joist also called a rim joist located between the floors as shown below.
How to attach a ledger board for a roof.
Any one of these five ledger connection methods properly installed will give you a reliable long lasting deck that is secure.
If you are going to use shingles to cover the patio roof do not forget to install black roofing felt along with a single layer of oriented strand board.
When all the rafters are installed correctly form your patio roof by attaching the planks horizontally across the rafters.
The ledger board is a horizontal framing member usually two by.
Attach 2x6 rafters to the house with joist hangers and or supported by the ledger board.
These 18 articles will teach you how to install flashing and bolt the ledger connection to the house rim.
How to attach a ledger board to a vinyl sided house.
Place the rafters on 24 centers attach them to the settle joists and beams toward the center.
When they are installed you can begin attaching roofing shingles.
If attaching a patio roof to a ledger beneath the eaves does not allow for enough headroom you can set the new patio roof s rafters on the wall s top plate.
Five ledger board techniques explained and illustrated.
This is a time consuming process and should be done while the house is being constructed to simplify the process and reduce costs.
Attach the rafters to the ledger boards and settle joists.
Properly securing the ledger board is crucial to building a strong safe deck.
If you are tying the roof directly to a house wall you can install a ledger board with flashing and install rafter ties to attach the rafters at the appropriate angles or use engineered trusses.
If necessary use a sliding bevel to determine angles needed where the rafters will meet the ledger board.
Make sure to check the vertical beam to ensure that the end rafters are placed securely.
A common element in adding porch roofs is fastening one end to the house either to a wall or to a roof.
That usually is done with a header or ledger board secured to the house.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
Attach the rafters to the house with joist hangers which supported by ledger boards.