I want to build a deck but I am unsure of how to fasten the ledger board. I have been told that lag shields should work. My idea was to use threaded rod with washers and nuts on both sides of the brick wall. Do you think this would be overkill?
Attaching Ledger Board to House
My 45 yr. old house is contructed with double brick walls. There is no rim joist or studs on the exterior walls. The floor joists for the 1st floor rest atop of the concrete block foundation.
Go ahead and Lag bolt the ledger to the brick, for 2 reasons
1. If you thru bolt with threaded rod, its not Galvanized.
2. You have created a straight path for water to travel.
1. If you thru bolt with threaded rod, its not Galvanized.
2. You have created a straight path for water to travel.
Use a Galvanized 3/8"X4" lag, washer and shield. Lag the ledger every 3'.