This all important water barrier should extend up the wall at least 4 in.
Flashing between deck and siding.
If nails are in the way pull them out.
Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
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.
Many types to choose from.
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.
I have flashed my deck ledger board with that 2 sided copper vinyl stuff.
Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.
Slip the back flashing under the siding at least 3 at the top and the sides.
Lots of materials can be used for flashing.
They reccomend using vinyl side out when using flashing with decking.
Though it will take some dismantling and perhaps a replacement deck board or stick of siding following the recommended practices for installed ledger flashing based on.
The intersection between a roof and a sidewall can be a rot problem waiting to happen.
When it comes to the deck a strip of flashing is brought down the wall of the house and over the top of the ledger the piece of dimensional lumber attached to the house at the edge of the deck.
5 leave a gap between the decking board closest to the house and the.
Learn how to install simple flashing on decks in this instructional guide from james hardie.
You may need to pry out siding first.
The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small.
Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.
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.
