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Underdeck Design Ideas

Maximize the wasted space under your deck with this expert advice and design inspiration.

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Poolside Comfort

On those particularly hot summer days, you can relax in the shade of your underdeck with the aid of some ceiling fans instead of roasting by the pool.

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Photo: Image courtesy of Southeastern Underdeck, photo by Tim Small

Installing an Underdeck System

After the pitch of your underdeck has been determined, the wall channel installed and the gutters and downspouts attached, your exposed ceiling is ready for the underdeck paneling to be installed.

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Panel Discussion

This short pile of aluminum panels will soon be installed as the new underdeck ceiling. Aluminum makes an excellent panel material because it will never rust, is easy to remove for periodic cleaning and will last for many years if you take care of it.

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Before and After

Here is what an underdeck system looks like when it is being installed. You can see the original ceiling as well as the new white aluminum panels which are going to transform the look of the space from an unfinished area to a bright, attractive open air room.

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