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ledger board

noun

  1. a horizontal board, as in a fence.
  2. Carpentry. ribbon ( def 8 ).


ledger board

noun

  1. a timber board forming the top rail of a fence or balustrade
  2. Also calledribbon strip a timber board fixed horizontally to studding to support floor joists
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ledger board1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

Over the years, I’ve discovered a foolproof way to stop deck ledger board rot.

I’ve discovered a foolproof way to stop ledger board rot, using a method that incorporates two different techniques to keep deck ledger boards, and their primary connectors, as dry as possible.

Walk the deck to check for soft spots, especially around the ledger board, where the deck connects to the house.

The second trick is to use a kick-out on the all-important flashing that covers the top of the deck ledger board.

This is a recipe for disaster if the deck ledger board or the untreated wood on the exterior of your home has rotted because the ledger board was not installed correctly.

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