Deck Ceilings Without Gutters

Building a deck is an investment in your home.

Deck ceilings without gutters.

Apply tar tape to seal along the top surface of the joist rails to seal them. Panels didn t quite reach the beams on rune s deck he nailed vertical 2x4s to every other joist to provide an attachment point for the gutters. What makes the underdeck ceiling so innovative is its simple and efficient system of vinyl gutters and panels which attach underneath the deck. The system has been tested up to 15 of water per hour.

Our panels and gutters are all seamless smooth finished aluminum that is virtually maintenance free and last a lifetime. The panels allow the water to flow into a rain gutter and away from the house keeping the space beneath your deck dry and usable. Mount the joist rails with galvanized nails then caulk along the top seams. A deck drainage system creates a dry usable space underneath your second story deck and protects your deck substructure from moisture which can lead to wood rot and decay.

Then he screwed the gutter hangers to the 2x4s. Since the in stock 12 ft. Raintight decks have been carefully designed to provide the best system for underdeck protection. If you want to get the most bang for your buck consider installing a deck drainage system.

Install the joist rails to the sides of the joists following the chalk line you marked in step 2. Raintight decks gives a low profile streamlined finish that creates a ceiling below the joists of your deck.