Deck flashing trim system

Abstract

An article of flashing for a deck includes a channel with a back leg, a first side leg, and a second side leg and further includes an attachment flange fixedly connected to the channel where the channel is adapted to receive decking. A deck flashing system includes a deck with a surface and at least one edge, decking forming the surface of the deck, and flashing extending along the at least one edge, the flashing having a channel adapted to receive the decking. A method of trimming a deck includes erecting deck framing, installing decking on the framing, and installing flashing on at least one edge or the entire perimeter of the deck.

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         21 . A deck structure having a surface and an edge adjacent a structure, comprising:
 a plurality of joists;   decking arranged on the plurality of joists and forming the surface of the deck;   a ledger board arranged along the edge adjacent the structure and securely fastened to the structure, the ledger board having a top supporting a portion of the decking and a side, the plurality of joists framing into the side of the ledger board; and   an article of flashing comprising an elongate member having a substantially constant cross-section along its length, the cross-section comprising a channel shape including a back leg, a first side leg, and a second side leg,   
       wherein:
 the article of flashing is arranged along the top of the ledger board and is secured to the structure; and 
 a portion of the decking is positioned within the channel-shaped cross-section of the article of flashing. 
 
     
     
         22 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , further comprising a siding flange secured to the channel shape and extending generally away from the channel shape and substantially aligned with the back leg. 
     
     
         23 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , wherein the article of flashing comprises a height, the decking comprises a thickness, and the height is substantially equal to the thickness. 
     
     
         24 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , wherein the portion of the decking is spaced from the back leg defining a gap therebetween and allowing for expansion and contraction of the decking relative to the article of flashing. 
     
     
         25 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , wherein the second leg comprises a heel and a toe and the article of flashing further comprises an attachment flange extending from the toe of the second leg. 
     
     
         26 . The deck structure of  claim 25 , wherein the attachment flange extends generally perpendicular to the second leg. 
     
     
         27 . The deck structure of  claim 25 , wherein the ledger board comprises an inner surface and the attachment flange extends generally perpendicular to the second leg and along the inner surface of the ledger board. 
     
     
         28 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , wherein the legs of the channel-shaped cross-section are substantially uninterrupted. 
     
     
         29 . The deck structure of  claim 21 , wherein the article of flashing comprises a non-corrosive material. 
     
     
         30 . The deck structure of  claim 29 , wherein the non-corrosive material comprises one of stainless steel and vinyl. 
     
     
         31 . The deck structure of  claim 29 , wherein the article of flashing comprises one of aluminum and galvanized metal. 
     
     
         32 . The deck structure of  claim 22 , wherein the structure comprises a wall having exterior sheathing and siding arranged thereon and the siding flange is arranged between the sheathing and the siding. 
     
     
         33 . The deck structure of  claim 32 , wherein the first leg is spaced from the second leg to define a standoff distance for the siding relative to the top of the ledger board. 
     
     
         34 . The deck structure of  claim 22 , wherein the article of flashing is secured to the structure with the siding flange. 
     
     
         35 . The deck structure of  claim 34 , wherein the article of flashing is secured to the structure with fasteners penetrating the siding flange. 
     
     
         36 . The deck structure of  claim 22 , wherein the siding flange is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first leg.