What’s Under Your Deck?
Planning a New Deck?
Maybe you have a walkout basement with a deck overhead; perhaps a second-storey balcony? How do you make the most of the space below? Monaghan Lumber has a few interesting options for you to create more outdoor living area to enjoy, rain or shine!
Many folks turn the finished space under their deck into an outdoor kitchen, a screened-in porch, covered seating, or simply extra storage instead of a separate shed. Protected from the elements it is a perfect spot to enjoy the shade on a hot day, or to hide from the rain when you still want to sit outside.
There are a few interesting products currently on the market to revolutionize how you are able to use that space underneath your deck, and there are both products specifically for those building a new structure and those who want to upgrade their current deck situation without a full rebuild.
TREX RainEscape is a favourite for those building a new deck; it is basically a drainage system installed on the underside of your structure when building your deck, which allows the space below to stay dry while rerouting the water from your sitting space. TREX RainEscape uses a network of troughs to divert the water from the deck and it provides 100% protection of the deck substructure from moisture. This product is easy to install and is backed by a 20-year warranty.
Once TREX RainEscape is installed you might choose a product like Woodtone to finish the space for a cozy finished appeal. Woodtone is prefinished real wood paneling for your walls and ceilings and it is perfect for your protected exterior projects. Woodtone offers a variation of primed, stained and solid colour options and is sure to cozy up your space with a lovely rustic finish.
If your deck is already built and you are looking to outfit it so that the under space is useable, Monaghan Lumber also offers a product by Timbertech called DrySpace; it achieves the same dry space under the deck but can be retrofitted to an existing deck. DrySpace collects and channels moisture from the spaces between boards with a hidden under-deck drainage system and has a prefinished look once installed.
With products and services to cover all your home and cottage building and renovations needs, Monaghan Lumber is your go-to deck specialist. 
Monaghan Lumber, 2129 Davis Road, Cavan Monaghan (Peterborough)
Toll Free: 1-800-354-3195 or 705-742-9353
info@monaghanlumber.com
