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Improper Deck Ledger Attachment — Exterior defect
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Improper Deck Ledger Attachment

Improper Deck Ledger Attachment is a exterior defect common in Twin Cities metro homes. The leading cause of catastrophic deck collapse.

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Improper Deck Ledger Attachment is a exterior defect common in Twin Cities metro homes. The leading cause of catastrophic deck collapse.

Field Evidence

What we find.

Improper Deck Ledger Attachment as found on a Twin Cities metro inspection

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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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