Often asked: How Do I Attach A Ledger Board To Concrete?

Can you use Tapcons for ledger board?

“Through bolts” are driven into brick or stone, then protrude through the ledger, where they are fastened with a nut. Lag bolts are driven through the ledger and the brick or siding and into the house’s frame. Tapcon style concrete screws can be used in place of through bolts in many cases.

How much weight can a ledger board hold?

The ledger is 10′ long so every foot of ledger must be designed to carry at least 200 lbs of load.

How far apart should ledger bolts be?

Typically, you will need to install your bolts alternating high and low 2″ from the top and bottom of the ledger board. As a rule of thumb, bolts can be spaced 16″ on center for supporting joist span up to 12′ in length. Longer joists will require tighter bolting patterns.

Can you put decking straight onto concrete?

You cannot simply screw decking boards directly to the concrete slab itself. You need to have battening in place for the decking to sit on. The battening also protects the timber from direct contact with the chemicals in the concrete, which can cause the timber deck boards to rot quickly.

Can you screw decking straight to concrete?

Yes, you can lay or install composite decking on concrete if your want to.

Can deck posts sit on concrete?

First off, mark where deck posts will stand in the yard. There are several ways to set deck posts; we recommend attaching the posts to concrete footers above the ground. This helps to prevent wooden posts from rotting. Place a cylindrical concrete form in the posthole.

What is ledger board used for?

A ledger board is a horizontal lumber beam attached to an existing wall and used to tie in construction elements such as porch roofs and decks. A deck ledger is installed as part of the deck frame construction. The frame is then attached at either end, with the deck joists butting up to it.

Can I attach a ledger board to wall studs?

MiTek’s WSWH Washer Head Structural Wood Screw can be used to attach a ledger to studs directly, through 1/2″ APA rated sheathing or through one or two layers of 5/8″ gypsum wallboard (drywall).

How do you attach wood to concrete without drilling?

If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed, then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project. Standard nails will not work on concrete, but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete. Cut nails will also work for this as well.

How do you attach a sill plate to concrete?

One method for fastening sill plates is the use of cast-in-place anchors, commonly referred to as “J” Bolts. “J” bolts are anchors in the shape of the letter J with threads on the end opposite of the bent end. These bolts are set in place before the concrete is poured.