Enjoying your time in summer and spring, fresh air, watching rain and snow fall outside your door on your deck, true! But, have you ever thought of something other than invest a lot in planning and decorating the top of the deck. Yes, the underside of the space, which often goes unnoticed.
So, by neglecting the under-deck space, you may be passing by a great opportunity to gain some extra storage or space without much efforts putting into it.
Take our tips in which your can smartly convert your deck’s under space into useful storage or space:
Deck’s Under-decking
The very first step while converting unused space into under-decking, is to make sure to install a system under the deck for redirecting rainwater or debris/dust that falls through the gaps in the deck floor.
These systems consists of panels, gutters, and downspouts made of vinyl, aluminum, or galvanized steel and can be easily installed by any decking company or professional services providers such as us TheDeckGuys
Keep in mind while selecting an under-decking system, make sure to choose one which prevents mold by allowing proper ventilation, and that is rated to stand up to whatever weather challenges your climate offers, from extremely heavy rains to ice or snow buildup.
Land Scaping/Ground Coverage
Improving the area under the deck is to simply landscape it and is the quickest way. It is fairly less expensive than building out the space, landscaping is attractive and easy to install and maintain. Elements to use in mix to to consider for landscaping.
- Flowering plants and shrubs
- Stone planters and birdbaths
- Mulch
- Covering foliage
- Sod grass
Build a Patio
Perfect place to erect a patio is under the deck. Since it’s open on three sides, it will get a cooling cross breeze and the space receives at least partial shade for most of the day.
Weather-resistant furniture and plants, and you have an inviting outdoor area where your family can enjoy weekends. There may be some leveling required because ground under the deck should be flat to create the most stable platform for the patio.
Choices for patio flooring, including:
- Wood decking
- Brick
- Natural stone
- Concrete pavers
Storage Space
With a small investment, you’ve created a built-in storage area for lawn care tools, pool supplies, children’s outdoor toys, grills, and other seasonal items. A home can contain all kinds of hidden spaces that are ideal for storage , and an under-deck area is a prime example. Rather than take up additional yard space with an entire outbuilding, have the under-deck enclosed using siding materials and an access door with weatherproof hinges and latches.
