If you have a deck that’s built well off the ground, you may want to enclose the space under it to use for storage. Here’s how to go about it:
- Attach tapered furring strips to the bottom of the deck floor joists to direct the water in the desired direction.
- Screw sheets of corrugated metal or fiberglass roofing to the furring strips to act as a roof over the storage area.
- Cut and install wood lattice around the deck foundation to hide the storage area from view. Thicker lattice holds up better than thinner lattice.
- Staple landscape fabric to the inside of the lattice to further hide the storage area.
Watch this video to find out more.
Further Information
- How to Trim Lattice Around a Deck Foundation (video)
- How to Build a Deck Foundation (video)
- How to Install Deck Boards (video)
- How to Build Deck Handrails (video)
- How to Build Deck Stairs (video)
Where can I find the landscape fabric shown here?
liked the video, how to build a door for the enclosure that will hold up under harsh winter conditions. I was thinking a 4′ x 8′ opening.
I live in Kansas and we routinely have 20-30 mph winds. I don’t think stapled up landscape fabric would stand up for a week here. I’d have to staple it to plywood or OSB then screw the OSB into the deck.
Does anyone know what season and episode this?
Hi, Regina! This clip is from episode 612.
Here’s the full episode: https://todayshomeowner.com/television/2006/10/16/612-deck/