For those who desire a bit more shade and privacy while soaking up the rays however a deck roof may be in order.
Underside of roof deck.
A number of recently introduced under deck ceiling systems use corrugated aluminum or plastic panels designed to catch water that drains through decking and channel it away from the area below.
The deck roof of today isn t the drab concoction so many of us remember.
Underdeck is made in the usa.
As beautiful as they are functional the modern deck roofs are an extension of and not a deterrent from the luxurious deck.
Wood stain provides one more layer of protection between those threats and your deck.
Among the newest is the raintight system introduced at deck expo 2014.
It s the original under deck ceiling.
This construction approach was first used in the 1970s and it has been implemented much more widely since it was first included in the international code council s icc model building code in 2007 irc section 806 4.
You can cover the underside of the deck and.
Now rune can use the area under the deck as a covered patio where he can enjoy warm summer rainstorms without getting wet.
Have no fear though.
Several commercial waterproof deck systems are available to create a dry space under a deck but rune stactic of adding a roof to a deck seems to be just as effective.
Underdeck carries a 15 year limited warranty covering all underdeck components and its patented interlocking parts.
In addition leaves and other debris that collect under decks tend to encourage insects and fungi that may threaten your wood.
The area beneath the deck is angled slightly to cause the water to drain away from your home and into a gutter moving the water away from the house.
Most unvented attics incorporate spray polyurethane foam spf on the underside of the roof deck and attic walls.