Flashing Between Deck And Siding

If nails are in the way pull them out.

Flashing between deck and siding. If the deck appears to have life left in it and the lacking flashing was discovered during an annual inspection recommended then some repair should be on your to do list. That should pop the nail head out far enough so you can pry it out. Now i realize that i need to leave a 2 minimum gap between decking and hardiplank siding which means 2 of gray vinyl flashing will be visible. 5 leave a gap between the decking board closest to the house and the.

This all important water barrier should extend up the wall at least 4 in. Todd my tahoe cabin s deck ledger is tacked directly into t1 11 wood siding. I have flashed my deck ledger board with that 2 sided copper vinyl stuff. They reccomend using vinyl side out when using flashing with decking.

Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Many types to choose from. Lots of materials can be used for flashing. Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.

Learn how to install simple flashing on decks in this instructional guide from james hardie. Slip the back flashing under the siding at least 3 at the top and the sides. Even if the roof has been properly flashed against the sidewall this one hasn t water can still run down the side of the house and behind the siding causing rot. The intersection between a roof and a sidewall can be a rot problem waiting to happen.

The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small. My instinct is to replace the deck and eliminate the ledger altogether add posts near the wall and leave a big gap between the end board and new flashing tucked under the siding. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Pry the siding out near a nail then push the pry bar against the nail as you partially tap the siding back in.

This keeps the siding out of debris that may collect in the inside corner of the flashing and prevents mold from growing on it.