Deck Ledger Strips

FYI - JLC Online Article PDF_ 1120b_JLC_Codes Eye View.pdf.pdf (1.6 MB) Attached is an article from the Journal of Light Construction.

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Great information!

I still occasionally see this installation and the noted problems with it.

Good article.

See this with balloon framing modifications or additions also.
Ledger boards carpenters best friend “fiend”

I showed a deck ledger board, that was canted, to a couple of clients and informed the owner not to use it.
The owner had no problem fixing the defect and my clients were VERY happy I spotted it, to say the least.

Their house warming party was a success as they had invited me and I got 4 jobs from that party.

Great article, Randy!