What is a ledger lock?
LedgerLOK is a code-compliant structural wood screw engineered to fasten a deck ledger board to the rim joist of a house with no predrilling.
Are TimberLOK screws structural?
TimberLOK is a heavy duty wood screw for applications such as attaching rafter or trusses to the top plate, landscape timbers, fences, decks, headers, stair stringers and more.
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 a ledger board be attached to studs?
Mike Guertin (on Instagram @mike_guertin), a builder and remodeler in East Greenwich, R.I., and a presenter at JLC Live, responds: Yes, it’s technically possible to fasten a deck ledger to the narrow faces of 2-by studs rather than to a solid rim joist.
How do I attach a ledger board to a house with vinyl siding?
For the most secure attachment, ensure the ledger board fastens to the rim joist, just below the floor of the house.
- Locate the rim joist and mark an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board using a tape measure, pencil and chalk line.
- Cut away the marked area of siding with tin snips.
Can you put ledger board over siding?
In order to install the ledger board, you usually need to remove the house’s siding. Never install a ledger board over the top of siding no matter what you hear, this can weaken the connection. Set the blade depth so you won’t cut into the house sheathing below the siding.
Can TimberLOK screws be used in pressure treated wood?
TimberLOK replaces 3/8″ lag screws and is approved for use in ACQ pressure treated lumber. There is no need to predrill with TimberLOK. Its sharp point and aggressive threads zip right into the densest woods.
Does a ledger board have to be one piece?
The ledger board doesn’t have to be one continuous board. It can be a series of broken sections if it is solidly attached. This will require extra bolts and installing a 2x nailer across the top of the vent to secure the decking along the house wall.
Can you use Tapcons for ledger board?
It probably did not equate to us getting many new products but there was a lot of good information regarding fasteners and joist hangers. Titen HD anchors (Tapcons on steroids as some call them) even in galvanized finish are not to be used in exterior application. Never to be used to attach Ledger Boards.
How big is a ledgerlok head fastener for a deck?
LedgerLOK Fasteners are designed specifically for attaching a deck ledger to the house. The LedgerLOK Flat Head Fastener comes in two lengths – the traditional 3 5/8″ is for single ledgers, and the 5″ version for double ledgers and thicker applications.
What kind of Screws do you use to fasten a ledger board?
LedgerLOK is a code-compliant structural wood screw engineered to fasten a deck ledger board to the rim joist of a house with no predrilling. LedgerLOK replaces lag screws and through-bolts, has been coated with a proprietary three-step coating process that protects against corrosion (even in pressure treated wood) and is ACQ approved.
What do you need to know about ledgerlok?
LedgerLOK is a code-compliant structural wood screw engineered to fasten a deck ledger board to the rim joist of a house with no predrilling.
Can a ledgerlok be used as a washer head?
LedgerLOK replaces lag screws and through-bolts, has been coated with a proprietary three-step coating process that protects against corrosion (even in pressure treated wood) and is ACQ approved. The built-in washer head eliminates the need for an additional washer, saving time and money.