Configure the 2x4 Skirting Pieces
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We get a lot of questions about out skirting detail, so here you go!
What happens here
Begin by understanding the configuration of the two 2x4 lumber pieces that form the skirting detail. Position the first 2x4 vertically behind the rim joist, ensuring its top edge is 1.5 inches lower than the top of the rim joist. This gap is specifically designed to accommodate future blocking if needed. The second 2x4 should be positioned in front of the first, with its bottom extending 3.5 inches long on the backside. This extension at the bottom allows for a robust connection with a horizontal 2x4 that will complete the skirting assembly.
Goal: Properly position the two 2x4 lumber pieces for the skirting detail, ensuring correct dimensions for functionality.
Tools and materials
- 2x4 Lumber — Constructing the vertical elements of the skirting detail. It is implied these are pressure-treated
- Measuring Tape — Measuring the 1.5-inch offset and 3.5-inch extension
- Rim Joist — The main structural element of the deck to which the skirting is attached