Mark and Prepare the Ledger Line
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What happens here
Begin by establishing the precise location for the top edge of your deck ledger board. Use a spirit level to draw a perfectly horizontal line on the house wrap or sheathing. This line will serve as the guide for the top of your ledger. Next, use a string line to ensure the marked line is perfectly straight and extends across the entire length where the ledger will be installed. After marking, install a white vinyl J-channel or a similar starter strip along the bottom edge of the marked area, securing it with small screws. This piece often serves to create a clean finish for the existing siding or house wrap and can act as a drip edge.
Goal: Establish the ledger board's top line and prepare the wall surface
Tools and materials
- Cordless Drill/Driver Makita — Driving small screws to secure the J-channel
- Pencil — Marking lines on the house wrap/sheathing
- Small Screws — Securing the J-channel or starter strip
- Spirit Level — Drawing a horizontal, level line for the top of the ledger board
- String Line — Ensuring the marked line is perfectly straight and extended
- Vinyl J-channel — Creating a clean finished edge for the house wrap/siding and acting as a drip edge