Landscape and Urban Design Issue 45 2020 | Page 48

DECKING
Limitless Possibilities
Once protected from the elements,
the dry space beneath a deck can
be used for any number of purposes
from storing lawn equipment,
gardening tools and patio essentials
to serving as additional living
space outfitted with everything
from upholstered furnishings and
decorative accessories to ceiling
fans, entertainment components
and Trex® RainEscape® soffit lights.
Thanks to the innovative abovethe-joist
application of the Trex
RainEscape system, gas lines and
electrical wiring can be run safely
and discreetly between the deck
surface and a soffit ceiling.
From a storage standpoint, there
are endless possibilities for making
the most of the area beneath a
deck no matter the size of the area.
Following are just a few of the
ways that my clients use the bonus
storage space that I’ve integrated
into their decks using the Trex
RainEscape system:
Maximize the space beneath an elevated deck with Trex RainEscape
• Storing seasonal items such as
pool equipment, patio furniture,
cushions, hammocks, camping
essentials and yard games
• Tucking away outdoor toys like
bicycles, scooters, water tables
and yard games
• Sheltering grills and smokers from
moisture and corrosion
• Housing (and hiding)
lawnmowers, garden tools and
hoses, along with leftover seed
and fertilizer
• Keeping sports equipment handy,
protected and ready for action
• Parking and protecting a boat,
snowmobile or ATV from the
outdoor elements
• As a workshop for crafting and
DIY projects
• As a playhouse for the kids (my
favourite!)
Poore Under Deck TV Wall Trex Cabinets
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