If it is impossible to attach the ledger to a floor joist then fasten the ledger to wall studs which are generally located on 16 inch or sometimes 24 inch centers and doubled up around doors windows and other openings.
How to attach roof ledger board.
Rafters are placed on 24 centers and attached to the beams and settle joists are attached as needed image 1.
The lags should pass through by at least 1 2 on the back side of the band board.
Find the wall studs or roof trusses that will have to support the ledger.
Make the outline large enough to allow space for the.
Temporarily nail or brace the ledger in place positioned and leveled at the desired height.
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In this instance minimum 1 2 lags are staggered along the length of the board.
Make sure to check the vertical beam to ensure that the end rafters are placed securely.
Attach the rafters to the house with joist hangers which supported by ledger boards.
Properly installing a ledger board for your deck is one of the most important structural components of building a safe and strong deck.
If necessary use a sliding bevel to determine angles needed where the rafters will meet the ledger board.
Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape measure pencil and chalk line.
Flash and bolt the ledger board in place to the house wall.
Attach the rafters to the ledger boards and settle joists.
Use a speed square to mark and cut your rafter angle to the roof pitch.
It is one of the most common ways of connecting the ledger to the band board.
Attach the header to the support post next to the house.
Attach 2x6 rafters to the house with joist hangers and or supported by the ledger board.
Locate a position for a header or ledger board.
Do not attach the header directly to a house cantilever.
This board will support the rafters.
Place the rafters on 24 centers attach them to the settle joists and beams toward the center.