Ledger Board


Construction glossary · Exterior

Glossary › Ledger Board

Exterior · definition

The deck board bolted to the house that carries one edge of the deck. The single most safety-critical connection — improper ledger attachment causes most deck collapses.

Source: Wikipedia — Deck (Building)

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