To ledger or not...

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I am getting ready to build a 12'w x 6'd porch (with roof) on the front of my house. Should I ledger it or should I build it free standing? Seems like a 2x10 ledger would sure be a lot easier than back legs...

FYI - My house sits on sand, so I will use 4x4 deck blocks either way.
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Robert
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Hi,

Free standing always is best. Your home and your deck/porch will both shift/move at different rates and if attached to home, chances are higher for damage to home.


The ONLY way you may be ok is IF both home and deck/porch were both on below frost line footers and still would not be gauranteed of no damage.


Remember, if using Dek blocks and building a roof, the roof supports MUST be concreted/anchored in the ground.




Take care and best wishes,
Robert
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