The Keystone, the .. the.. Ledger Board

The keystone to the whole project.. the ledger board. It sets the level, the width, the scope... the form build out from it, and take shape. Can't say enough about a good ledger board...

Oh, and flashing. $50 a pop... the copper flashing to keep the rain out. Lucky for me,.. already have a little ledge for the flashing to fit right up and in.. then over the pressure treated 2X10X12s... (2).

Number of things to note..

1. Copper flashing under house flashing = very very good.
2. Copper flashing = $$$$ = great choice.
3. Recessed bolts going into the house foundation. Do it throughout, you never know where a joist and/or after thought may wind up. Go galvanized 5/8... easy to work with and strong enough
   

Ledger n' copper amidst an ocean sunset



Ledger making way for the hot water pipe... unfortunately the same water pipe (outdoors) that feeds my shower... circa turn the hot knob all the way, and come back in 10 minutes.



Cu matrimony (atomic weight of 63.546, whilst the atomic number of 29 for those keeping score at home, and for the goobers... CAS Registry ID: 7440-50-8)

... when flashings unite...



So that's the copper flashing and ledger board... very fun... easy, and gives you the feeling of getting started (for once).