Concrete screws come in 3/16- and 1/4-inch diameter, in lengths up to 3-3/4 inches. to 1/2-in. In most cases, deck ledgers can be bolted directly to poured concrete or concrete block walls. Cinder block is a difficult medium to attach anything significant to; its porous, baked-hard surface that tends to break away when drilled. Anyone have pics if they have done this before This is sort of what I am taking about with out the 4x4 Ledger Board Attachment to Brick Siding You should never attach a deck to a brick wall. The ledger is needed to properly attach the perpendicular roof trusses to the top of the structure. The sagging of the joists causes a rotation of the ledger board and due to the constraint of momvement caused by the concrete wall, the ledger board does not rotate about the anchor bolts but rather the lower edge of the ledger that is in contact with the concrete. ... before attempting to attach a ledger board to a masonry wall. I’m not sure how to attach the concrete board to this wall. I am going to run 2 lapping strips of Grace Vycor ledger/flashing (it is like ice/ Figure 1. Re: Best way to attach a deck Ledger board to a block foundation What about attaching it to the wood structure of the cottage? versions are perfect for anchoring heavy, weight-bearing framing members such as deck ledger boards. Concrete makes a tough, durable surface, and securing anything to it typically requires special tools. Yes, that’s one long title right there! Reply. For solid concrete and grout- filled concrete block, use 1/2-inch galvanized expansion or wedge anchors. I have to attach a ledger board to a concrete wall with no access to the inside of the ... A similar thread exists about a cmu wall with a ledger. X. . I'd suggest sealing the slab on the surface and make sure it quit weeping before proceeding with the remainder of your project. You will likely at least have 2x8 floor joists so you should have approx. 1 Sep 2007 Can you attach a ledger to a concrete wall? A ledger is a horizontal board that is attached to the top of the the wall. No longer is that the case, thanks to the innovative BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector from Simpson Strong-Tie. Brick or masonry veneer has traditionally posed a problem to homeowners and contractors seeking to attach a deck to a home without removing large portions of the veneer or siding. However, I would like to know if the deck could somehow be secured to the garage. They may also work if the block is hollow, but I would look into that one before attempting it. To help you decide which wall fastener to use on concrete, we've outlined all the options that can help you successfully secure wall framing to the slab. How to Attach a Deck Ledger Board to a Masonry Wall. When fastening to uneven stone, or stucco, the ledger board must be supported from beneath with a ledger attached to the solid concrete foundation at the bottom of the wall. Determine where in the block the anchor should be placed Before choosing the correct anchor for an application, it is necessary to consider where in the block the fastener should be positioned. Position the ledger board(s) against the concrete block wall with the top edge aligned with the chalked guideline and mark each of the drilled anchor bolt holes on the wall. If you're planning to build a wall on top of a concrete slab, you'll need to use a specific type of fastener to anchor the wall in place. These anchors in the large 3/8-in. Concrete nails are shaped like thick common nails. Drill two lengths of ledger board for anchors as described above and anchor them both to the solid concrete, stacked to provide a 3” wide ledge along the top edge. Expansion anchors — never lead shields — are used in solid masonry or filled block, and approved epoxy or acrylic anchors and bolts are used in hollow masonry. Jun 14, 2007 I was wondering if it was OK to attach a ledger board to the concrete I read somewhere that you can just drill through the block and install There are NO fasteners that are approved for attaching a deck ledger to a hollow block walldrill out a hole, install Opti-Mesh Adhesive-Anchoring Screen Tubes Or, allowing for terminology differences, attach a bearer to the retaining wall like a ledger and then bring the joists out to sit on this ledger with a bit of clearance. Insert a pencil into each hole to mark the wall surface, or you can insert a nail set and tap it with a hammer to place a mark in the concrete. I saw others talked about attaching a double ledger board into the concrete foundation and then putting another board on top of it to where the ledger board would be attached to the brick. These nails are cheap, hold well (as long as they penetrate at least ¾ inch into the concrete) and are extremely hard to pull out. If you fill the blocks solid with concrete I would use Titan HD's from Simpson, kinda expensive, but have incredible sheer value. One fastener for the job is an epoxy bolt, manufactured for use in cement and with epoxy glue. 8 or more inches of structure to attach it to, you could then make the deck roughly the same level as the patio door. One wall of the shower is an interior concrete wall with drywall attached directly to it. Attaching Ledger Board to a Wall Now that I have all the stumps in for the new deck, the next step is attaching a ledger board to the house. Dont slide the block into placeyoull displace the mortar and create an uneven Drill the holes and counterbore them, but wait until the concrete has cured before attaching the board. Ledger attachment to an I-joist floor depends on the rim-board … Attaching deck ledger to block wall. Walls that are constructed of concrete block, that need to be covered with a roof, will require the use of a ledger. Concrete nail. The ledger board will be bolted right into the house slab (not the brick wall!) Attaching the ledger board to hollow block. Some landscape designs call for a deck to join with a cinder block wall at a property line, a building or a planter. So […] Figure 1. Attaching a ledger board to concrete block This topic has 37 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 4 years, 4 months ago by jponto07 . In addition it appears to be a cmu wall anyway instead of a monolith, so the block are hollow. In most cases, deck ledgers can be bolted directly to poured concrete or concrete block walls. These blocks are then layered and stacked vertically to form a wall and are held together using concrete mortar. Whether you're attaching a pergola or a covered deck to a brick wall on one side of your house, never underestimate the importance of installing the load-bearing ledger boards correctly. Connecting wood to concrete can seem intimidating but, with the right tools, even an amateur craftsman can do it. A popular method of attaching the ledger boards to the walls is with the ICF ledger connector. Both hex-head and Phillips-head styles are available. These convenient panels of cementitious board provide an instant flat, hard surface that bonds with the thin-set adhesives or mortars used to install tile. Best uses: Concrete and concrete block. Most everything I have read talks about connecting it to wood, not concrete. Re: The Best Way To Attatch Ledger Boards To Concrete Block Walls. Use a steel measuring tape, carpenter's square and pencil to mark lines on the board indicating the placement of supporting lag bolts; space the bolts 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 inches) apart. as there's a fair drop off where the deck is going. How to Hang a Deck From Cinder Blocks. dia. The most popular ones involve connecting a wooden ledger board to the walls at floor height. Ledger Board Attachment To A Solid Concrete Foundation. If we know that there will be ledger when we do the ICF walls, we install it by screwing it to the plastic ICF ties every couple of feet. Thanks in advance for any help. In other than very old homes, exterior brick walls are only a single wythe (layer) of brick veneer. The wall will be damaged when I remove my current shower so I plan to cover this wall with 1/4 concrete board in order to provide a smooth waterproof surface to which I can apply tile. How to Build a Concrete Wall for Your Own Private Backyard Retreat 5 Feb 2020 Bring privacy to your outdoor living space with a DIY cinderblock wall. Many methods are used to attach wood frame floors to insulating concrete form (ICF) exterior walls. Attaching a Ledger to Concrete Block - GardenWeb. Concrete draws moisture, so you will always have a seepage problem after you're finished. Replies. The various brands of cement board, such as HardieBacker, Durock, DenShield, and Wonderboard have become a standard tile backer material for nearly all ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles for floor, wall, and countertop applications. I'm certain you can't attach a ledger to cinder block that is why the deck is going to be free standing. The only way I would attach anything to them would be to drill completely through them, run a carriage bolt from the inside with a 4"x4" plate on the inside of the wall, attach the ledger … Ledgers can also be attached to solid concrete or solid masonry walls. All my joists are going to be 2x8, so I was going to use 2x10 for the ledger board. Ledger board connection is a very important step in deck building. Ledgers on Challenging Walls Professional Deck Builder Magazine. Properly installed ledger boards provide strength and support to decks attached to homes. Not all concrete blocks are filled. Attaching Wood to Brick Wall 10 days ago 35:28. Kind of like what a ledger board does only without joist hangers as it is free standing. To secure your ledger board I'd suggest using a lag bolt with a lead spread type toggle. For walls of concrete block, fill the hollow cores with grout; if that is not possible, consult a professional. You can fasten wood to concrete using 3 different methods, depending on your preference. This results in a tensile load on the anchor bolts rather than just a shear loading. With our system, we stop the foam below the ledger, then either use a PT Ledger screwed directly to the web, or, we use standard lumber, either wrapped in poly or tarpaper, whichever you prefer, on the side that will contact the concrete. Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 38 total) These nails are driven through a board and into concrete underneath, much like nailing a wood board to a wood floor. An epoxy bolt is a threaded shank that comes with a nut. And those are the exact words that I used in my google search and found absolutely no answer on how to hang a pegboard WITHOUT drilling into cinder block. I can’t believe I’m the only one who wants to hang a pegboard without drilling into cinder block! Here's what I was thinking of doing. How to Use: Drill right through the wood and into the concrete with a masonry bit and hammer drill. attaching the deck ledger board. ... 2005 02:38am any ideas or suggestion on how to attach a ground level deck ledger to a concrete block wall. 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