Every number here is a working estimate to check with your building authority. Whoever prints this page takes responsibility for what is in it.
Lessons / Ledger and attachment
Change it
Tying the deck to the house floor
Show a hint
Trusting the ledger bolts alone to stop the deck pulling away.
Every number here is a working estimate. Check it with your building authority.Turn JavaScript on to work the lesson. The drawing shows how it starts.
The rule this lesson teaches
A lateral connection ties the deck frame into the house floor so the deck cannot pull away. The Alberta code gives no specific ledger fastening rule, so this is best practice from US guidance.