wrote:
I forgot to ask this in my previous post, but the header I am
nailing from the outside of the house is about the same level
as the outlet wires running through the inside wall. I guess it
is really bad to nail into a wire, and probably not an easy
way to avoid doing that? Thanks,

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Jef


If this thing you call a "header" is actually a ledger board for a deck,
then you should probably consider well what structural members you are
actually fastening it to, and also consider using lag bolts instead of
nails. Using some flashing with it is a good idea too.

A "header" is the framing piece running across the top of a door,
window, or other opening. See these definitions:

http://db.inman.com/inman/content/su...nistid=Gellner

HTH,

Jeff

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Jeffry Wisnia

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