Find out what you can put under your wooden deck to avoid leaking onto the bottom deck.
Wooden decks add ample space for outdoor entertaining, but the space between planks provide an opportunity for water to seep through the upper deck to your bottom patio. This drainage can quickly cause a damper in your party and make your deck appear less attractive to guests. Placing a material under the wooden deck allows you to maintain the rustic wooden look of the deck while providing a material that prevents leaking.
General Information
A second story deck that is made of wood flooring includes gaps between planks and around the perimeter of the deck. Water seeps through these gaps onto the level below. To avoid this leaking problem you must install an under deck system. Systems are available in a variety of materials so that you can match it to your deck and home's style.
Aluminum
Aluminum provides a structurally-strong under deck system. Current aluminum systems come in multiple colors, so you can match your under deck system with your deck or patio. Aluminum doesn't contract or expand, so it helps to prevent leaking.
