Defect · Exterior
Improper Deck Ledger Attachment
Improper Deck Ledger Attachment is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. The leading cause of catastrophic deck collapse.
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Improper Deck Ledger Attachment is a exterior defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. The leading cause of catastrophic deck collapse.
Field Evidence
What we find.
Improper Deck Ledger Attachment as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection
As foundDocumented◂▸What causes improper deck ledger attachment?
Decks fastened with nails or into the rim joist without proper bolting and flashing.
What we check
Ledger fasteners, flashing, footing depth below the frost line, guard stability.
Why it matters
The leading cause of catastrophic deck collapse.
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