Hi and thanks in advance!
I hired a very reputable deck builder in my city to install a standard cedar deck on my house. They did not remove the siding to attach it to the ledger and "flash it". They drilled holes through my vinyl siding and bolted it on. When I asked about this they said they use silicone sealer on the top and sides to protect from weather intrusion. Not the bottom to allow for "weaping". And that it would never pass inspection if this method was risky. They said they have...
Deck Flashing newbie question
I hired a very reputable deck builder in my city to install a standard cedar deck on my house. They did not remove the siding to attach it to the ledger and "flash it". They drilled holes through my vinyl siding and bolted it on. When I asked about this they said they use silicone sealer on the top and sides to protect from weather intrusion. Not the bottom to allow for "weaping". And that it would never pass inspection if this method was risky. They said they have...
Deck Flashing newbie question
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