Stanley1138
New Member
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 done it this way thousands of times for 20 years and never had a call back. 10 year structural warranty, etc.
But when I search for "deck flashing" everything says to remove the siding to flash it properly and its hard to find anything about just using silicone sealer. My concern is that down the road it could lead to water intrusion and damage AND that any potential buyers mortgage inspector will reject it.
So can I trust the builders experience that there is nothing to worry about here?
Thanks!
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 done it this way thousands of times for 20 years and never had a call back. 10 year structural warranty, etc.
But when I search for "deck flashing" everything says to remove the siding to flash it properly and its hard to find anything about just using silicone sealer. My concern is that down the road it could lead to water intrusion and damage AND that any potential buyers mortgage inspector will reject it.
So can I trust the builders experience that there is nothing to worry about here?
Thanks!