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What to Look for in a Lifetime Warranty for Deck Drainage
TL;DR A warranty tells you how much faith a manufacturer has in its product. With deck drainage, the details that matter most are whether coverage transfers to the next owner, whether it stays full-strength as the product ages, and whether the company has the track...
Topside® vs. Underside® Drainage Systems: Which Do You Need?
TL;DR Both TOPSIDE® and UNDERSIDE® drainage systems create dry, usable space beneath your deck — the right choice comes down to your deck, your goals, and how you want to install. TOPSIDE® is DEK Drain's most popular system because it keeps your framing dry and...
DEK Drain® vs. Trex® RainEscape®: Which Under-Deck Drainage System Is Right for You?
TL;DR DEK Drain® and Trex® RainEscape® both solve the same problem. But DEK Drain® does it with a rubber membrane that works in any climate, installs without touching your existing deck boards, and comes backed by a lifetime warranty that goes with the house if you...
Your Deck Works Hard in Summer — Here’s How to Protect It
TL;DR Your deck works hard in summer, taking on heavy use, heat, and repeated storms all season long—conditions that can quietly damage its substructure. DEK Drain® protects your deck investment by channeling moisture away and creating dry, usable space below. Just...
Summer Storm Season Is Coming: Protect Your Deck Investment Now
Summer storm season is coming — and with it, heavy rain, rising humidity, and sudden downpours that can quietly damage your outdoor living space. While many homeowners focus on preparing for backyard gatherings and grilling season, few think about what repeated...
Protect Your Deck Investment — and the Planet — This Earth Day
The Smartest Investment You Can Make for Your Deck Every April, more than 1 billion people around the world celebrate Earth Day — a reminder that the choices we make today shape the world we live in tomorrow. While many homeowners focus on recycling, planting trees,...
Spring Forward with a Deck Prepped for Rain
The Spring Equinox marks a shift in seasons—longer days, warming temps, and unfortunately… heavier rain. For deck owners, this seasonal transition is a reminder that now is the time to protect your outdoor investment before spring showers cause lasting damage. If...
See Those Shadows? It’s Time to Use the Space Under Your Deck
That Dark, Damp Space Under Your Deck? It Doesn't Have to Stay That Way Every year, we wait to see whether the groundhog spots his shadow—predicting six more weeks of winter or an early spring. But while that fuzzy-wuzzy weather forecaster is only right about half the...
The Long Game: How DEK Drain® Adds Value to Your Deck Year After Year
January is the perfect time to think long-term. As homeowners set goals for the year ahead, many look for ways to make smart, lasting investments—particularly in outdoor spaces that see wear and tear from the ever-changing seasonal elements. If protecting and...
A Gift That Lasts: Why DEK Drain® Is the Ultimate Upgrade for Outdoor Living Spaces
Why DEK Drain® Is the Ultimate Gift for Your Outdoor Living Space This holiday season, why not give yourself—or, more to the point, your home—the gift that keeps on giving? While tech gadgets and trendy décor might not even last the year, a DEK Drain® under-deck...