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A deck ledger is fastened through stucco only, with no verified connection to structural framing. What must be corrected?

Correct Answer

B) The ledger’s load-bearing connection to adequate structural support.

Restore a verified connection from the ledger to adequate structural support. Attachment to cladding alone does not establish the required deck support; also preserve the applicable water-management detail. Source: https://seblog.strongtie.com/2019/09/questions-answered-deck-ledger-connections-for-wood-and-masonry/

Answer Options
A
Only repainting the stucco around the fasteners.
B
The ledger’s load-bearing connection to adequate structural support.
C
Adding more fasteners that still terminate only in stucco.
D
Hiding the connection behind decorative trim.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Restore a verified connection from the ledger to adequate structural support. Attachment to cladding alone does not establish the required deck support; also preserve the applicable water-management detail. Source: https://seblog.strongtie.com/2019/09/questions-answered-deck-ledger-connections-for-wood-and-masonry/

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