robert dewinter
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I'm getting ready to install a 2x8x16' ledger board for a patio roof (see related thread "new patio roof"). The ledger will be installed on a stucco wall along the family room which is open beam construction. The ledger will be below the 2x4 double top plate so I can't secure to that. I will use 5 1/2" lag bolts with washer to secure. My challange is to hit the vertical 2x4 studs in the wall. The ledger is above a 6' sliding glass door so I should hit the header above the door.
Any tips on installing the ledger? Such as how to find the vertical 2x4 studs. Will a stud finder work through stucco? I find these stud finders not so accurate in the first place. I know the studs should be laid out 16" o.c. But finding out how they were laid out is difficult at best.
I could use the old method of sinking a nail every 1/2" to find a stud but there has to be a better way. Sometimes the horizontal fire breaks between studs can also be misleading.
Suggestions?
Any tips on installing the ledger? Such as how to find the vertical 2x4 studs. Will a stud finder work through stucco? I find these stud finders not so accurate in the first place. I know the studs should be laid out 16" o.c. But finding out how they were laid out is difficult at best.
I could use the old method of sinking a nail every 1/2" to find a stud but there has to be a better way. Sometimes the horizontal fire breaks between studs can also be misleading.
Suggestions?