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Decking or siding first.
On the other hand you ll find some siding parts need to be nailed down under the roof shingles.
In this sense it seems more practical to install the siding first.
Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.
Here s what we ve learned firsthand over the past few decades about finishing exterior hardwood decking and siding.
Otherwise the siding installer will need to be extra cautious with the new roof.
Looks like that s a second floor deck so the stucco crew might need a surface to work off of in which case you might decide to install the decking first then cover it with a layer of o s b.
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Either siding or decking could be done first.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
The last piece of siding you reinstall will require face nailing.
It s called composite cladding by fiberon.
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Fix up your existing deck or start one from scratch.
If you start installing your decking away from the house the last board will snug against the house.
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If you don t have a siding or roofing nailer i suggest predrilling holes for nails or screwing the siding down with pan head screws.
This way most rain water that hits the house will run off the siding and onto the top of the decking rather than seeping onto the ledger.
First it s hard to hand drive nails through the tough material and second multiple hammer strikes will usually break out the backside.
Go with a custom composite deck or stick with traditional pressure treated wood for a durable and long lasting outdoor destination.
Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
The siding has been cut so the decking can slide under it rather than butting the decking up to the siding.
Some roofing components such as the flashing are easier to install without the siding.
Most traditional exterior sealers and stains do not work well.
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Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and any trim boards on the sides.