One of the leading contributors to deck collapses is decay of the supporting structure – namely the rim joist of the house – due to poorly detailed or damaged deck ledger flashing. In this free AWC webinar, Mike Guertin presents a step-by-step flashing process that protects the wall behind the ledger and flashes over the top to block and redirect water onto the face of the ledger and cladding at three critical areas. In addition, Guertin will take a look at a flashing approach to seal cantilevering deck/balcony joists where they penetrate through an exterior wall and water resistive barrier (WRB). The second portion of the session will discuss solutions to address critical deck stair support, connections, construction and safety details: where the top of a stairway attaches to the deck; the required footing at the base of a stairway; stairway landings; riser openings and stabilizing the bottom stairway guard post. 1.5 hours of Education Credit will be available upon completion of this course.
Time: Thursday, March 12, 2020 10:55am – 12:30pm OR 1:55 – 3:30 Eastern.
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