Decks are elevated structures, which means they will always have open space underneath. Skirting is a great way to improve your deck’s aesthetics, especially if the open spaces look less than appealing.
The open space under the deck isn’t always visually appealing. For example, some people consider visible structural components an eyesore. Perhaps, the ground under the deck isn’t level, and leaving it open makes the ground look “naked”. The same space may also double as a storage shed, which you will want to keep away from view. You’ll probably want to keep small animals from making their home under the deck.
Functionally, skirting is like a fence for your deck. It keeps the space under the deck out of sight and restricts access, creating a safe storage space – ideal for keeping gardening tools and other dangerous equipment out of your kids’ reach. Skirting can aesthetically improve your existing deck and can be built in virtually any style and configuration. You can, for example, choose skirting made of materials that match your entry doors. It can also keep trash and debris out of hard-to-reach crevices and help make your yard easy to clean.
The ideal material for skirting is the same as the decking material itself. In addition to creating a continuous look – which is important if you’re adding skirting to an existing deck – it also helps keep care and maintenance simple because you won’t have to use two different sets of cleaning tools and products. More importantly, you won’t have to think about whether the cleaning product for the deck may harm the skirting and vice-versa. If you opt to choose a different material, you’ll want to choose low-maintenance ones like composite as they’re less vulnerable to the effects of outdoor conditions.
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