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Why does your deck need drainage?

Don’t invest in a deck and let it or anything below it be destroyed by water.

What does a deck drainage system include?

The deck planks of a second-story deck are raised to allow for the installation of a drainage system. Water is channeled away from the deck and into a gutter system through a series of troughs and downspouts, which keeps the area below the deck dry and usable.

Why do I need a deck drainage system?

The amount of usable outdoor space you have at your disposal might be increased by including a drainage system when constructing a deck on your second floor. A ceiling and utilities for lighting, fans, television, outdoor kitchens, storage space, and more may be installed once the drainage system has been installed.

What’s the setup process like?

An under-deck drainage system is designed to be simple to install for the average homeowner or professional deck builder. Using just a few different tools, you should be able to do the job in a matter of hours. It’s important to know whether or not you need a professional installation when picking which deck gutter system to install.

What About Repairs?

The majority of deck drainage systems need little upkeep. Homeowners with many trees over their decks should maintain their gutters regularly. A hose and a brush are all you need to clean the gutters. It’s a good idea to include an access panel that leads to the gutter system so that it may be cleaned out regularly in forested regions.

What are the benefits of a deck drainage system?

Whether your deck is on the ground floor or the second floor of your building, a drainage system is crucial in ensuring water doesn’t pool or drip and cause more problems.

Installing a drainage system beneath the deck during construction is the best approach to removing excess water and preserving the wood below. Installing an under-deck drainage system ABOVE protects the joists from water damage. Try to find a simple, well-reviewed over-joist method.

The membranes of an over-joist system collect water that seeps through the decking boards. Water is collected on membranes and directed away from the house through gutters and downspouts at the deck’s edge. All the joists and beams will be fully protected against moisture penetration, and the screws and bolts will remain in place for much longer thanks to this method.

A deck waterproofing system makes a dry, usable area beneath your second-story deck possible. This outside area is perfect for social gatherings, meals, and unwinding. A ceiling, soffit lights, and ceiling fans are all feasible additions after installing a waterproofing drainage system.

Prevent Moisture Damage
to the Deck’s Foundation

Drainage systems below decks vary in design and function. Protection for the timber is provided by systems that use a poly or rubberized membrane draped over the joists. This method ensures that all joists and beams are completely dry at all times. Doing so may delay the inevitable 8- to 10-year rot and wood decay process that affects the joist substructure.

Considering that most decks come with a 25-year warranty, it’s important to invest in a deck substructure that will last just as long.

While installing an under-deck drainage system increases a deck’s total cost, most homeowners agree it is well spent. After the first rainstorm, the homeowner rapidly appreciates the importance of a dry outside area. Don’t let a little rain stop you from having fun. Guests need not worry about getting wet while still enjoying the outdoors.

Produce Happy Clients

Make More Money
Builders may increase their profit on new deck projects by installing an under-deck drainage system without increasing headcount. Adding an under-deck drainage system and ceiling to a 325-square-foot deck might increase the builder’s profit by several thousand dollars. The added revenue might significantly boost a business’s bottom line at the end of the year.

Installing an under-deck drainage system is advantageous for homeowners and builders. The homeowners and the builders benefit from this situation because of the increased amount of usable outside space. In the end, both the homeowner and the contractor come out ahead.

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