Installing a Ledger Board

So - Ya Wanna Build a Deck !!!

It's really not that difficult a task. You need to take it in steps and in this video I show you the 1st step to getting your new 'deck-tacular' oasis started!!!

Watch as I install a ledger board on the building in preparation for the building a 10 by 10 deck on the back of the camp to go with the door I installed last week!!

I hope you see something in this video that will help you with your projects. Please thumbs up me and consider subscribing if you haven't subscribed already. Your inner handy man will thank you!!!

Take care folks!!!

[OldSneelock]

Good job on the ledger board. At the old house I built a deck off the laundry room and set a hot tub on it. It was a 6 person hot tub and weighed about 3500 lbs when full of water and 6 people. 😆
To avoid some, ahem, "permit issues", I didn't attach it to the house. The frame sat about 3 inches away from the siding. I overhung the decking to fill the gap and left 1/2" air gap between the deck and siding. It worked out that the clapboard covered the 1/2" gap just right.
I over built the joists under the hot tub with 2x10's and set a total of nine 4x4 support posts buried 3 feet sitting on a rock and concreted in.
Of course 3 years after building the deck we sold the hot tub. 😆
That was about 25 years ago. As of last fall, the deck was still in place. 😆😎

[RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonsoir Monsieur ! Vous avez très bien installé cette poutre de bois !!! Elle est sera très solide !!! Bonne soirée Monsieur !!!

[billfischer]

Hmm, maybe you can talk the finance committee into an electric impact for the upcoming lag bolts, and also a three point auger for the tractor for the posts. Us poor guys can't do what we used to after all Mrs Grampie! Lol I've got your back Mike!
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next one.

[gatorsworld]

That ledger is just perfectly installed...now for the next part....the work starts....CHEERS

[SteveRobReviews]

Yes sir lots of pre thinking goes a long way. Well done buddy 👍

[GPOutdoors]

Morning Grampie! Learned a few things this morning over a fresh brew to start the day. Good tip to use the 2x4's to help hold it up while you adjust it. Nice! Looking forward to the next episode! Cheers!

[BruceLyeg]

You're a man of many talents Mike. I'm sure there isn't much you can't do or be able to learn.

[PinetreeLine]

Well now I know what a ledger board is 😂 Thanks Mike!!

[houndsmanone]

Hey Grampie. Nicely...nicely done. You hit everything on the head. Here's a thought, Mike: Make the deck 10x12 or 10x14. Here's why. You and Nannie are relaxing in your RECLINER deck chair and someone needs to get up and go into the house for a fresh cup of coffee. Well, your legs are extended in the recliner and there's little-to-no room to walk past one another. It was a lesson I learned. If you make your deck 12 or 14 feet from the wall, there's ample foot-room to get around. When the grand kids come to visit and come on the deck, they can get around easily. If the dog's on the deck, well....the dog's just gonna jump on ya because dogs don't care because they just plain love ya (smile). Just a thought before you get too far into it. Enjoyed a full-watch and waiting for Part 2.

[FromSteelToWood]

Thanks for sharing Mike! I always enjoy working with wood. It's been a while since I have not built a deck!

[LouisianaTractorworks]

Cool a deck!!  This is going to be good project Mike!   Have a good one!

[dblungm]

I’m not a professional but I think the siding should have been cut out one flashing installed under the siding and bent over the ledger? And I believe code varies based on the size of ledger and length as you lag size and spacing?? If anyone knows if that’s correct I’d appreciate the advice

[SierraOne]

Nice work, that's that 'smarter not harder" thing I keep hearing about...
Great Video
Can't wait for the next exciting installment!

[DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Looks like you’re off to a great start with the deck! I think you have the same kind of 2 foot level as I do. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build. Thanks for sharing!

[androidgameplaysevery]

I need to attach a ledger board like this to a concrete wall, would those lag bolts work? thank you

[bdogjr]

Awesome Grampie《☆》That ledger looks like a great way to attach your deck from this laymans point of view :*: I'll be watching & learning.Y'all have a good one🤓☻🤠

[loggerjohn]

Hello Mike. Great video. Amazing what you have to do when your doing something by yourself. Cheers

[MRnounoursSQ]

I Mike make me remember mi deck last year

[janetdickson]

Great start to our new deck. I know we debated a fair amount about the size but I think we opted for the perfect size!

[KellyConcepts]

Did you put the lag bolts into studs? Those are some monster bolts there.