by dekdrain | Oct 7, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
TL;DR When you’re choosing an under-deck drainage system, the material it’s made of may matter more than any other single factor. Plastic and vinyl systems can look great on day one, but they’re prone to growing brittle, fading, and cracking over years of sun and...
by dekdrain | Oct 7, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
TL;DR Both DEK Drain® and TimberTech DrySpace keep the space beneath your deck dry, but the products are built very differently. DrySpace is a vinyl system that mounts below the joists and doubles as a bright, finished-looking ceiling. DEK Drain® uses a rubber...
by dekdrain | Sep 16, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
TL;DR The right DEK Drain® system depends on where your deck is in its life. Building new, or replacing your boards? TOPSIDE® installs above the joists and keeps your framing dry from day one. Already have a deck you’d rather not tear up? UNDERSIDE® installs...
by dekdrain | Aug 11, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
TL;DR: Under-deck drainage systems and under-deck ceiling panels both keep the space below your deck dry — but they’re built around different priorities. Ceiling panels are an all-in-one product that doubles as a finished ceiling. A dedicated drainage system like DEK...
by dekdrain | Jul 8, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
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...
by dekdrain | Jul 8, 2026 | Deck Drainage Systems, DEKDrain
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...
