Install Ledger Board
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What happens here
Attach the ledger board to the house's rim joist. Position the board, ensure it is perfectly level using a long spirit level, and then secure it with lag screws using a powerful nail gun. Repeat this process for all sections of the ledger board along the house.
Goal: Securely attach the ledger board to the house, ensuring it is perfectly level.
Tools and materials
- Lag Screws — Heavy-duty fasteners for securing the ledger board
- Ledger Board — The main horizontal board attached to the house that supports the deck joists
- Long Spirit Level Johnson — Ensuring the ledger board is perfectly level during installation
- Nail Gun Milwaukee — Fastening the ledger board to the house