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DIY deck project?

So the old deck has rotted in many spots and now water is leaking into the room below the header board ( is that what it's called? The board that connects the deck to the house?). Anyway we've removed everything but that header board thing. Is there a right or wrong way to remove it? (If it makes a difference, we have siding). Any advice on DIY books - like "Deck Building for Dummies"? I've done my share of painting, wallpapering, wood finishing but no real construction type projects.

Thanks.

That's called a ledger board. There is no secret trick to removing it. Unscrew the bolts if there are any, or pull the nails. Caulk the holes where the fasteners were. When you install the new one, make sure to get some Z-flashing. This slips under the siding above the board and over the ledger to keep water out. Find the joists on the other side of the plywood or wall studs, run 3" lag screws in to secure the new ledger. Hope this helps.

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