Deck Failure FIXED Prevented Building Safety Issue

2x12 Ledger Support Masonry Brick Wall Attachment Photos, Notes, and Annotations.

2x12 Ledger Board was attached to the freshly Tuckpointed Masonry Wall with 2- one-half inch dia lag bolts and anchors at Sixteen Inches On Center (1/2" x 6" Lag Bolts). 

2x12 Ledger Board was attached to the freshly Tuckpointed Masonry Wall with 2- one-half inch lag bolts and anchors at Sixteen Inches On Center (1/2" x 6" Lag Bolts)

https://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2016/07/deck-failure-prevention-building-safety.html

Next step is the installation of the Double Ledger that will support the Deck Joists in addition to a 3rd Deck Support Point.

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The Deck to House Attachment Point or lack thereof seems to be somewhat of a common occurrence the photos below

"Bring the Deck to Current Building Codes or Tear it Down"

Because the Deck was not built to current Building Codes the St Louis Building Code Department required.

  

Photo 1 and 2: Building Code Official- Required to add 1/2 inch diameter lag bolts every 16 inches

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