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Prepare Pergola Ledger Board with Hangers

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What happens here

The project begins with the preparation of the main ledger board, which is the horizontal beam that will attach directly to the house. Joist hangers are pre-installed onto this ledger board on the ground, likely spaced according to the pergola's design. Additionally, the ledger board is pre-stained. The presenter emphasizes these steps streamline the installation process by reducing work at height and ensuring complete coverage of the stain without needing to work around the hangers.

Goal: Prepare the ledger board for attachment to the house, including pre-installing joist hangers and applying stain.

Tools and materials

  • 3-inch Screws — Securing the joist hangers to the ledger board
  • Impact Driver DeWalt — Driving screws into the ledger board
  • Joist Hangers — Metal brackets to support the cross beams (rafters/purlins)
  • Ledger Board — The main horizontal support beam attached to the house
  • Wood Stain — Protecting and coloring the ledger board

What they say

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We've got our ledger for our pergola going up, and what we've done is pre-installed all of our hangers so that it makes it a lot easier. We've also pre-stained it, so we don't have to go around those hangers. We're going to get it up there. We're just going to send some 3-in screws uh right behind the joist hangers that are above the door cuz we know that's all solid to get it set, and then we've got our stud layout marked on the wall, and we'll send it with full-size uh lags to really get it locked in for justice.

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