Archetech Issue 50 2020 | Page 70

TREX Trex RainEscape creates dry space beneath a deck ideal for added storage INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MAXIMIZING AND PRESERVING AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE TWO EASY UPGRADES THAT ADD FUNCTION, PROTECTION AND CLIENT SATISFACTION By: Simon Thomas, TrexPro and Owner of Simon Thomas Deck and Design It’s no surprise that we Brits love our gardens! And with many people spending more time at home these days, outdoor spaces have become more important than ever. From small extensions to major renovations, consumer interest in deck and patio remodeling projects is at an all-time high, and homeowners are more willing to invest in elements that expand and extend the use of their garden spaces. One of the easiest – and often overlooked – ways to add value and function to any outdoor area is to create usable, dry storage space beneath a deck. As long as the space is accessible and properly protected from the elements, it can be used to store virtually anything. And who couldn’t use a little more storage space? ARCHETECH - PAGE 70