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Connection review

Deck ledger and flashing checker

A red-flag checklist for one of the most failure-prone parts of a deck: the house connection.

Ledger and flashing red flags

Use this checklist before you assume an attached deck is appropriate. The goal is to catch conditions that usually force a freestanding design or an engineered review.

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