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Before you begin any DIY project, make sure to wear the appropriate personal safety equipment. Eye protection, ear protection, gloves, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and reinforced toe shoes are recommended. Always make sure that you have a first aid kit nearby. For any home project, be certain to follow local code and permitting requirements.
Step 1: Remove Siding of House
The siding on the house will need to be removed before installing the deck ledger board. Make sure to remove enough siding to be able to install the back flashing above the ledger board and below the ledger board. This will vary per municipality so check with the local jurisdiction in the area for specific dimensions. In this case the numbers were 6” above the ledger and 3” below the ledger. More siding was removed in this case due to the rot found in the sheathing. Once the sheathing was replaced, back flashing was installed to preserve the life of the new sheathing.