Remove Siding For Ledger

Determine the outside dimensions of the framing for the deck and add to 1 to that length.

Remove siding for ledger.

Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear this can weaken the connection. Removing stucco siding for the ledger board. Nail undersill trim j channel will also work over the bottom cut using 11 gauge aluminum nails. In order to install the ledger board you usually need to remove the house s siding.

Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Take a couple of minutes to inspect the area where you will be cutting. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides. Removing the siding for the ledger board.

Generally ledger boards cannot be installed directly over traditional stucco synthetic stucco or cultured stone exterior cladding. Aluminum and vinyl siding can easily be removed with tin snips from an area one foot surrounding the ledger. Determine the floor joists location so that you will know exactly where to cut and remove the siding. Then cut away the siding.

This will give you a to of extra room to maneuver the ledger if needed. Stucco is easy to cut through but it can be somewhat fragile.