Deck Drainage Systems
 Over
the past 10 years
several products have been developed to make the space under a
open sun deck usable by draining away the water that falls on
the deck as rain or snow. Before these new systems homeowners
were forced to use corrugated fiberglass panels that were
unsightly and a fire hazard. Also they rarely lasted more than a
few years without leaking.
Locally we developed a
system that we call RoofBelow. Our exclusive under-deck roof
system keeps the area under your deck dry and attractive at a very affordable
price using flat aluminum panels. Because of excessive shipping
cost, RoofBelow is only offered in Northern Virginia. However as
listed below there are many other systems available that do the
same thing.
With these systems
the area under your raised deck becomes much more usable. Your children can
have a play area outside when it's raining. You'll
have dry storage for lawn and garden tools and equipment, your outdoor furniture,
or even firewood. Most systems installs easily under most new and older
decks in less than a day. Some require a contractor to install, others
are made for do-it-yourselfers.
One of the biggest differences
between systems is the surface of the ceiling. Many of the first
systems to be developed were corrugated. They were designed to
fit between the floor joists of the deck. These systems still
exist and many have been improved so that they are effective and
attractive. Systems developed later mostly create a flat ceiling
like our RoofBelow. Their developers believe that they have a
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Most of the drainage systems are designed so that you
can turn the space into a screened porch using screen room wall sections or conventional
wood framing. Adding wood framed walls with wood or vinyl siding
creates a shed under your deck to keep your lawn and garden equipment
dry. Some of our customers have created terrific potting sheds below
their deck using our RoofBelow™ system. Flooring can be wood
decking, pavers or concrete.
Some of the systems that we know of:
DEK Drain comes to you as pre-cut,
pre-gauged, pre-measured flexible panels. These panels are installed over
the joists of a new deck after the framing is complete but before the
decking is installed. DEK Drain is designed for installation during new
construction or when re-decking an existing deck.DEK Drain UNDERSIDE®
is designed for installation on existing decks where the decking is already
affixed in place.
DRY-B-LO is the first Professionally
Installed (introduced in 1993) deck drain system engineered, designed and
patented for the specific purpose of converting wet, unusable space below
raised decks to attractive, clean and dry outdoor living areas. It is an all
aluminum system professionally installed under raised decks that will never
rust. The baked-on finish means you will never have to worry about
repainting.
DrySnap is made of vinyl ceiling panels
that collect and drain water away from your new dry space. It provides a
maintenance free ceiling that covers the unsightly underside of your deck,
turning it into a clean, bright, dry outdoor space.
TimberTech's DrySpace is a revolutionary drainage system that channels
water away from a house's foundation so that the area under a deck is
transformed into dry, usable space. Perfect for second story decks, DrySpace
easily secures to the joist of any new or existing deck creating more
recreational space or additional storage areas.
RainEscape®. is concealed under your decking to provide you the ability
to finish your outdoor living environment. Water simply runs down the
RainEscape® troughs to the RainEscape® downspouts and into a rain gutter to
give you a space that is dry below your upper deck. The ease of installation
makes RainEscape®’s DECK DRAINAGE SYSTEM is your best choice for new
construction or remodeling your outdoor living space. The RainEscape® system
fits both 12” and 16” joist spacing and is easily modified to fit 24” joist
spacing,.
Undercover Systems, Inc. is the
manufacturer of a quality modular designed roof system for the underside of
decks. It's so good, it's PATENTED! Patent number: 6,226,941.The under
deck ceiling system is made up of individual ceiling panels and integrated
gutters that both collect water from the system and also are the support
members for the ceiling. The Undercover System's panels are self sealing.
Mitered joints and downspout connections are sealed with urethane caulk to
create the seals in the joint areas. The Gutter/support system is sealed to
the structure with silicone caulk.
UnderDeck® is a new
innovative maintenance free ceiling system that installs to the underside of
second level decks. It creates a clean, dry, bright area with positive
drainage away from your home allowing you to use your new space rain or
shine.
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RoofBelow™ is
a trade mark of Backyard America
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