As with most things in life, a good foundation is key for virtually all things. At Archadeck of Columbus, an important foundational issue is our deck skirt, also known as skirting for deck.
What Is Skirting For Decking?
For starters, a deck skirt or skirting for deck refers to the materials used to enclose the space beneath the deck between the deck surface and the ground. It is not the same as your deck underpinning which refers to the construction technique that helps to strengthen or repair an existing foundation adding support, as well as structural integrity.
Both are components of a superbly designed and hand-crafted deck.
About The Deck Skirt
The deck skirt is one of the most significant ways to crown the stunning appearance of your new deck or deck replacement. It’s the perfect end note, if you will.
Skirting for deck can be installed with various materials depending on our clients’ taste and aesthetic preferences. Most deck underpinning materials are wood, lattice, composite deck boards and sometimes even brick.
Under deck skirting is the finishing touch to our superb deck construction methodology that encloses the space beneath the deck, protecting – and camouflaging the space between the deck surface and the ground.
Skirting for decking helps to create a more finished look as it conceals the deck structure, or deck underpinning. Even more notable, it strengthens your deck's foundation.
Deck Fascia Ideas And Under Deck Skirting
During your Archadeck of Columbus complimentary design consultation with our local Archadeck franchisee and master deck designer, Rob Mitchell, and his team, we’ll point out how deck fascia rests along the perimeter of your custom deck and beautifully covers the rim joists and end cuts of deck boards.
Most often, for design streamlining and visual continuity, our deck fascia ideas complement the deck building materials used for the deck above itself.
As for interesting design highlights, our team can install your deck skirt vertically, angled, horizontally and even latticed.
As for material choices, Rob Mitchell and his team can also create skirting for deck from many materials of your choice including low maintenance and composite materials, as well as wood. But we can also install a deck skirt in Hardie Board fiber cement products, stone veneer, knee-wall skirting, and more. The only limitations are our joint imaginations and vision.
Strategically Designing Deck Underpinning For Prime Deck Season And Off-Season Storage
Just because you deck will look “enclosed” down there, doesn’t mean it’s not accessible.
Our team can easily – and most often provides – an access panel conveniently get to outdoor living items and accents that you want out of reach some of the time. Think outdoor lawn furniture, performance fabric pillows and cushions, garden pots, lawn tools, and more. We’ve got you covered – literally and figuratively.
Free Flowing, Airy And Open – We Can Do That, Too
If the idea of having your deck bottom “fenced in” doesn’t appeal to you, no sweat. Some clients choose to forego a deck skirt because it can inhibit air flow. It’s a custom choice you get to make.
Speaking of “down there,” all our Archadeck Columbus deck substructure underpinnings are built with the highest quality pressure treated lumber available.
More Questions? Then It’s Time For Your Complimentary Deck Design And Material Consultation
To speak with the Archadeck Rob Mitchell team right now, just call (740) 265-3905.
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The Archadeck of Columbus Team
