With a compressive strength of 35 psi the foam is more than adequate to handle the additional 5 psi from the weight of the floor system.
Floor ledger design.
Strong drive sdws screws fasten the lvl ledger to the wall.
The inner stud wall that the floor system attaches to sits on the concrete slab which in turn is poured over amvic silverboard insulation.
Standard detail for attaching a ledger to the side of a floor truss gable.
Most decks are supported in part by a ledger that is attached to the band joist or rim board of the floor system.
Because this connection is critical to the safety of the deck s occupants both the 2015 irc and the latest edition of the american wood council s dca 6 prescriptive residential wood deck construction guide provide detailed structural design guidance on fastening a deck ledger.
Horizontal loading might come from diaphragm action such as the floor system dragging lateral wind or seismic load into the ledger.
One steel cradle goes around the ledger board at each connector location.
After the concrete has cured workers mark the design height of the floor on the walls and lift the ledger into position.
Proper attachment of the deck ledger to the house is critical for ensuring that an attached deck is safely and securely supported at this location.
Standard detail for attaching a ledger to the side of a floor truss gable.
Standard detail for allowing a deck ledger connection to a floor truss.