DECKING
ideal for use as bonus storage space for stowing anything from lawn and garden equipment , pool supplies , and off-season patio furniture to bicycles , boats and ATVs . With a deck drainage system in place , the possibilities are limitless for how the space below a deck can be used . also protecting your customers ’ investments by ensuring they won ’ t have to worry about premature wood rot , decay , or deck failure .”
For more comprehensive waterproofing , consider installing Trex RainEscape ®, a deck drainage system designed for use on elevated decks . Applied above the joists during a deck build , this system uses a flexible membrane material to create a network of troughs and downspouts that captures and diverts water away from a deck to protect the substructure from moisture and create dry , usable space beneath a deck . The system acts like shingles on a roof to shield the wooden foundation from moisture penetration and damage and can extend the life of a deck and its framing for decades .
Once protected , the area below the deck surface can be used like any room inside a house . Homeowners can add electricity , water and gas lines , as well as furniture , lighting , ceiling fans and entertainment components to create additional outdoor living space . This area also is
“ Happy customers give referrals that can lead to more business , so it ’ s important to provide a quality end product and service they will rave about to their friends and family ,” noted Kile . “ Protecting the substructure with flashing tape or a full deck drainage system exponentially improves the structural integrity and longevity of a deck to ensure customer satisfaction and peace of mind for many years to come .”
For more information about Trex Protect deck flashing tape , visit trexprotect . com / uk /. To learn more about the Trex
RainEscape system , go to trexrainescape . com .
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