ledger board

American  

noun

1. a horizontal board, as in a fence.

2. Carpentry.  ribbon.

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ledger board British  

noun

1. a timber board forming the top rail of a fence or balustrade

2. Also called: ribbon strip.  a timber board fixed horizontally to studding to support floor joists

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Etymology

Origin of ledger board

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post