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Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch

And See The Possibilities…











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch- What Is It? (con’t)

Water drainage systems divert water runoff on your deck or porch so you can

use the space beneath. By doing so, you can actually double the size of your

outdoor living space.

Water drainage system products vary by manufacturer. Some are only

installed by local contractors whereas others are specially designed and

constructed for the DIYer.

Some systems are composed of

a synthetic waterproof

membrane that is installed

directly over the decking

material.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch - Your Options (cont’d)

There are also decking products that divert

rain and water from snow and ice away from

your deck and are actually stronger than

conventional joists.

Other drainage systems are constructed with

ready-made drop ceilings.

Some systems are only attached to the bottom

of the deck frame, while others are invisible like

the DekDrain® system (at right).

One of the more innovative designs is one where the synthetic panels are

attached to the tops of the joists thereby giving you not only excellent drainage

but also joist protection as well.










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Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch Your Options (cont’d)

Each has its advantages and disadvantages.

For instance, those that attach directly to the bottom of the joists may inhibit

the installation of finished ceilings. Others may require more extensive

construction experience to install or require caulking and other more tedious

tasks.

It is wise to not only select a top

quality product but also choose one

(especially if it’s a DIY project) that is

easy to install.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch -

Why You Should Do It (cont’d)

Create new outdoor living

space on a cozy dry lower

deck.

Use that space as a patio or

screen it in to make a

screened room or even a

three-season room.

Better yet, it could be the

ideal space for an outdoor

kitchen or spa.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch-


Because the area beneath the deck is dry, you can add a beautiful

finished ceiling complete with lights, outdoor fans, speakers, and other

amenities to create a wonderful covered porch for entertaining.













Enjoy a new porch right under your deck. Relax and watch the world

go by in comfort.













Create dry storage areas for boats if

under a raised deck

Provide dry and comfortable balconies or

decks for residents in multi-dwelling units













Or, if needed, you can create a dry storage area for lawn mowers,

yard tools, outdoor toys and other outdoor items you store.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch –

Installation (cont’d)

In this example, specially design rubber membrane channels are

installed between the joists. They automatically drain toward the

beam where water is diverted into a gutter.

An added benefit is that the channels also protect the joists.













For cantilevered decks or porches, make sure there is a system to allow water

to flow back into the water diversion system as shown in the photo above. Not

all systems provide for differently designed decks so make sure the system you

choose will perform well on your deck or porch













Some systems require considerable work to install. If installing it

yourself, choose one that is of high quality yet fairly straightforward.

The system shown above does not require measuring, gauging, sizing,

or caulking.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch (cont’d)

Many people look for innovative ways to add living space to their

existing home without breaking the bank. Using space already available

to you is very cost effective.

The right deck drainage or water diversion system is perfect for those

wanting simple solutions to expanding their outdoor space.

Being able to easily convert

existing space into an outdoor

room complete with recessed

lighting, sound systems, fans,

hot tubs, porch swings, and

more without having to add

expensive additions to your

home may be just what you’ve

been looking for.











Deck Drainage Systems For Your Deck or Porch

For more ideas for your porch and home, be sure to visit

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Our thanks to DEKDrain.com for allowing us to use their photos. We

encourage you to check out their innovative deck drainage system.

DEK Drain®, owned by Cindy and Keith Risser, researched and

developed a deck drainage system in response to deck builder's

requests for a product to keep areas beneath decks dry. They’ve

succeeded in creating a product that is not only innovative but also a

leader in the industry.










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