Buying a Deck Drainage System? How to Choose the Best One for Your Home

If you’re in the market for a deck drainage system, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. From vinyl to metal systems and even do-it-yourself projects involving lumber, there are plenty of approaches for keeping rain and snowmelt away from the space under your raised deck. Unfortunately, not all are equally suited to properly addressing needs which may be unique to your home. For example, installing a do-it-yourself (DIY) drainage system using plywood, firring strips, and rubber or plastic sheeting may be a great way to save money on buying prepackaged underdecking. However, if you live in an area with extreme temperature changes or with a high level of moisture, your DIY lumber system will soon succumb to seasonal expansion and contraction, and the elements. When the wood and rubber or plastic sheeting eventually deteriorate, they can become a burden in both the time and money it will take to replace the deck drainage system. 

Like homemade lumber underdeck drainage systems, vinyl is also good for a do-it-yourselfer on a budget. While it is more maintenance-free than wood-based systems, vinyl will expand and contract during seasonal temperature changes, and that can cause a vinyl system to crack, creating unsightly seam separation and the risk of leaks. Also, vinyl is unable to support heavy weight loads, so ice, snow, and even lighting fixtures and ceiling fans may cause the system to sag or warp.

The solution to these problems is the InsideOut under deck drainage system. Made with a highly durable titanium-stabilized aluminum alloy, our underdecking is designed to hold incredible weight loads of up to 20 pounds per square foot, resists expansion, contraction, sagging, warping, and cracking, and is maintenance free. Plus, it is available in a wide array of beautiful matte colors and woodgrain laminates to provide your under deck living space with an attractive ceiling that can blend into the exterior décor of your home. You can depend on InsideOut to provide an under deck drainage system that will be a lasting investment for your home because we have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and back our product with a lifetime warranty on materials. We proudly serve customers in all across the nation, so to learn more about our under deck drainage system, please contact us today.