Although more work it is absolutely a bullet proof solution.
Roof ledger board flashing.
Or taller wall leg.
Flashing a patio roof ledger unless it will be protected from rain by the house s eaves or a solid roof a roof ledger that is fastened directly to a house with wood siding should be capped with galvanized metal z flashing that tucks up under siding to prevent water from seeping in behind it.
Slip the siding up and around the door.
Galvanized steel and aluminum flashing can experience accelerated corrosion when in contact with treated lumber.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
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Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.
Painted galvanized steel features a baked on factory finish.
If metal flashing is used holes must be drilled through the metal prior to drilling out the concrete.
This will ensure water doesn t infiltrate behind the flashing.
Metal or plastic cap flashing covers the top of the ledger with a drop leg of 1 2 in.
For a really durable job consider applying 30 felt paper or metal flashing between the ledger and the concrete.
Or more on the face of the ledger and a 6 in.
When slipping the flashing under the siding be sure to slide the flashing to the left or right of the ledger by at least 2.
Tite seal self adhesive waterproof 9 in x 33 ft rubberized asphalt roll flashing.
Galvanized deck ledger flashing fits over deck ledger board and behind siding for protection from water damage.
The opposite side of the porch roof will be supported by a header beam that is installed parallel to the house on top of 6x6 support posts.
If you are tying the roof directly to a house wall you can install a ledger board with flashing and install rafter ties to attach the rafters at the appropriate angles or use engineered trusses.
Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
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Add the aluminum flashing tuck the aluminum flashing underneath the bending and siding over the ledger.