Determine Ledger Board Placement
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What happens here
Hold a piece of lumber (or the actual ledger board if manageable) vertically against the house, aligning its top edge precisely with the previously marked level line. Using a tape measure, carefully measure from the top of the installed J-channel or starter strip down to the desired bottom edge of the ledger board. Transfer this measurement to the house wrap with a pencil, creating a clear mark for the final position of the ledger's bottom edge. This ensures proper alignment and clearance with any existing house components.
Goal: Mark the exact vertical position for the bottom edge of the ledger board
Tools and materials
- Lumber Piece — As a template to visualize and measure the ledger board's height and position
- Pencil — Marking the ledger board's bottom edge on the house wrap
- Tape Measure — Measuring the vertical distance for the ledger board's placement