Do You Have Space Beneath Your Deck?

For many individuals that own homes, the area underneath a raised deck can be a waste of space.  Often, the area underneath a deck can be filled with dirt, weeds, and even insects.  Many homeowners have chosen to conceal such decking areas with walls or even skirting.  Skirting underneath a deck not only conceals the area beneath a deck, but can also convert the space into additional storage.  Additionally, deck skirting can give a polished look to your deck.  Utah decks that have skirting are also prevented from becoming a home to varmints and other creatures.

There are many ways to add skirting to a deck, depending on cost, preferred style, and home architecture.  One of the most popular deck skirting options is lattice.  Lattice is a popular option, since it’s not expensive and is relatively easy to install.  Also, it gives plenty of air ventilation for the space beneath a deck.  Utah decks can require a substantial amount of ventilation in order to allow moisture to evaporate.  On the flipside, lattice can be less sturdy and can be damaged by common landscape machinery such as a lawnmower.  Additionally, determined animals may still be able to find a way through lattice work.  For many Utah homes, solid wood paneling remains a very popular solution.  Solid wood paneling can be painted to match the homes color, or even stained to retain the color of the deck itself.  Some homeowners even use brick or stucco so that the paneling matches the home’s color perfectly.  When creating paneling or skirting for your deck, yet another important consideration should be water drainage.  Rain can find its way in between decking boards, causing pools of standing water beneath your deck.  This water can cause weeds to grow, while also possibly creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes.  Here at Vinyl Industries we are your Utah deck builders, with the experience to consider all of these factors when building your new deck.  Feel free to call us if you have any questions.