harborremodel
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I'm starting my deck build running 12" on center 2x8 and 4x8 beams with footers every 5' feet. I'm trying to figure out if i can use the design pictured in my rendering to extend the deck beyond the house by about 20". Can I double up the ledger board on the house to give it more weight bearing ability? I know it's not a large cantilever but what is standard practice here? The ledger board is pictured in blue in the attached pictures.
The ledger is 2 x 8 currently and I'll be using ledgerlok Simpson screws to anchor it into the house as well as a few tension ties to really make it a solid attachment.
The ledger is 2 x 8 currently and I'll be using ledgerlok Simpson screws to anchor it into the house as well as a few tension ties to really make it a solid attachment.