Decks are a wonderful addition to any two-story house: They provide additional living space to your home, add value to your property, and provide wonderful, private outdoor views for your entire family. But far too often, homeowners neglect the area underneath their decks, which can lead to a host of problems both big and small.
Is the space under your deck constantly retaining moisture, creating a soggy, shady patch of grass your lawn mower hates and your kids won’t play around? Worried about mosquitos, mold, or fungus growing adjacent to your house? Concerned that you could be doing long-term damage to your house by not addressing this perpetually porous patch of land? Otter-tech is here to provide solutions that will eliminate your problems and increase the amount of livable space for you and your family!
Water: Your Deck’s Biggest Enemy
Water is the scourge of any homeowner, and there’s a long list of reasons why: Mold, insect infestation, degradation of structural and aesthetic elements, possible damage to the electrical system…the list goes on. And that threat is doubled for exterior structures that must weather the elements year round. For those who have second-story decks, water damage or excessive moisture underneath your deck can cause erosion not only to the deck, but also the foundation of the house itself. Additionally, the area beneath your deck becomes a breeding ground for insects and mold, making the area off-limits to your family and pets.
Small Costs, Large Benefits!
An Aluminum Underdeck System will turn the floor of your deck into a ceiling for additional livable space below. This solves the problem of moisture under the deck and actually creates more space for your loved ones. Finding quality products and skilled installers makes this an affordable cost that adds value to your home while eliminating long and short term problems that plague deck-having homeowners.
Why Aluminum Underdecking is Your Best Option
Otter-Tech produces high quality, Amish-made Aluminum Underdecking Systems with dual-strength channels that prevent sagging and are heat resistant to prevent buckling. Otter-Tech’s Underdeck Coverings are rot and rust proof and feature connected spouting for efficient drainage of water. A Permanent, baked-on paint finish means they’ll never fade, and stainless steel fasteners means our Underdecking will last for decades.
Even better- they’re easy to maintain! Just wipe down and keep clean to ensure they’ll last for the length of your house. (or at least your mortgage!). If you’re looking for the hands down best solution for keeping the area under your deck dry, Otter-Tech Underdecking Systems are the answer.
Would You Like to Know More?
Would you like to learn more about keeping the areas under your deck dry and making more livable space for your home? Contact Otter-Tech today to learn more about how Underdecking Systems create dry, livable outdoor areas for your entire family! Our experienced team can help you decide which Otter-Tech dry space system is right for you, so call (717) 789-3375 or email us directly at info@otter-tech.com to get started!