|
Deck DIY Building Guide - How
to Attach Ledger to the House Rim Board
|
Build a Wrap-around Deck -
Porch - Veranda
|
Wrap around veranda for country house - Raised deck
plans - Wooden decks and porches - House rim |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preamble |
Building a
raised deck and victorian porch or veranda |
In 2009, we
made a major house renovations. Our house was built in 1952.
To restore the country style, we
decided to carry out to the construction of a large
veranda or porch
that will wrap-around the house.
So, enjoy the
beautiful view of the Saguenay River and Fjord, we also
built a huge deck or raised deck behind the property.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wrap around deck and raised deck building instructions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deck demolition |
|
|
Build Wooden Deck or Terrace
DIY Deck Building Plan |
|
Deck demolition -
Install deck ledger board: |
|
The last owner of the house had
built a deck / terrace with untreated wood. You
can see the outcome here !
The lowest deck is still standing
because it was made with treated wood. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
How to build raised deck |
|
|
Build Wooden Deck or Terrace
DIY Deck Building Plan |
|
Deck demolition -
Install deck ledger board: |
|
Demolish a 28' x
15' deck required to wear boots and safety
glasses.
Start with the
floor and then the joists. Get boards in
good condition for other work.Cut and store
other good pieces of wood to build wood shed. The rotten boards will
be useful for a bonfire. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The house rim - DIY Deck building idea |
|
|
Build Wooden Deck or Terrace
DIY Deck Building Plan |
|
Deck demolition -
Install deck ledger board: |
|
Once the
demolition was done, we can begin construction.
Here we can see the
house rim. |
|
|
|
|
|
Home Improvement Deck Project |
|
|
Build Wooden Deck or Terrace
DIY Deck Building Plan |
|
Deck demolition -
Install deck ledger board: |
|
Take this opportunity to
correct the defects of the house rim.
Here we must fill
the holes and insulate it. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deck ledger board installation - How to attach
ledger board to the house rim. |
|
|
|
Build Wooden Deck or Terrace
DIY Deck Building Plan |
|
Deck demolition -
Install deck ledger board: |
|
The ledger board
of the new raised deck should be attached to the house rim. It must be
installed 3 inches lower than at the floor inside the house.
Fixing:
Use lag screws,
hex head bolts and washers. |
|
|
|
|
|
|