Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 | Page 60

CREATE A USEABLE LIVING SPACE BELOW YOUR DECK WITH ® REVOLUTIONARY TREX RAINESCAPE The new Trex RainEscape® system “Trex RainEscape is ideally suited The Trex RainEscape system is an allows homeowners and developers to to the often wet UK climate,” noted easy and inexpensive addition to any maximise outdoor living environments Adam Zambanini, vice president of elevated deck. Components include and create the dream space. Trex marketing for Trex Company. “With a 3.66m and 4.88m drainage trough RainEscape deck drainage system this simple system, homeowners can sheet, a down spout, butyl waterproof manages water to allow for a dry, create a useable patio area below caulk, 102mm x 15.24m butyl useable space beneath an elevated their deck where they can enjoy their waterproof tape, 102mm x 102mm deck. gardens in all seasons and weather.” post flash, and 3.2mm x 25.4mm x Installed above the joists of the Unlike competitive products – which substructure, this innovative system make use of “under joist” technology – features a trough and downspout Trex RainEscape is installed above the construction that drains water away joists, protecting them from moisture, from a deck and protects the area water damage and deterioration that below from rain, sun, snow melt may occur over time and ensuring and other elements. As a result, the structural integrity of the deck. homeowners gain bonus space for The system is easy and efficient to storage or added living area. With install on both new and existing decks Trex RainEscape, homeowners can – making it an ideal solution for both safely outfit the area under a deck with contractors and do-it-yourselfers. outdoor furnishings, lighting, ceiling fans and entertainment components. 60 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 39 2019 7.6m wall flash. Furthermore, only three tools – scissors or a utility knife, a staple gun hammer and a caulk gun – are required for installation. For even more peace of mind, Trex RainEscape is backed by a 20-year Limited Warranty. To learn more about Trex RainEscape, visit www.trexrainescape.com/ Visit uk.trex.com for more information on Trex products