ledger board

• Peça horizontal de madeira ou metal fixada a uma parede ou estrutura de apoio para sustentar as extremidades de vigas, caibros ou tábuas. Também se refere à tábua de arremate instalada nas bordas de um telhado ou deque.

A horizontal structural member, typically made of wood or metal, attached to a wall or support to carry the ends of joists or rafters in construction.

1. Structural support boardC1formal

   A horizontal board attached to a wall or structure that supports the ends of joists, rafters, or beams.

   Tábua de apoio

   • The carpenter nailed the ledger board to the house's exterior wall.
   • Make sure the ledger board is level before attaching the deck joists.
   • A properly installed ledger board is crucial for deck stability.