Install Bottom Skirting Plate
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No deck is complete without a SKIRT!
What happens here
A horizontal wooden board, referred to as the bottom plate or sill plate, is attached to the base of the newly installed vertical skirting supports. This board rests on the prepared ground and establishes a continuous, straight, and level line for the bottom edge of the horizontal skirting boards. The worker uses an impact driver to securely fasten this plate to each vertical post, creating a solid and aligned foundation for the subsequent horizontal cladding.
Goal: Create a stable and level base for the lowest horizontal skirting board.
Tools and materials
- Impact Driver — Fastening the bottom plate to the vertical supports
- Level — Ensuring the bottom plate is perfectly level and straight
- Measuring Tape — Measuring the length of the bottom plate
- Exterior-grade Screws — Securing the bottom plate to the vertical posts
- Pressure-Treated Lumber — The material for the bottom plate