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Preparing Your Deck for Spring: New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home’s Exterior
As a new year begins, many homeowners resolve to make long-overdue improvements and fixes around the house – and outside of it. Preparing your deck for spring typically lands toward the top of many to-do lists. Implementing a quality deck drainage system can be an...
12 Reasons to Make Underdeck Drainage a Top Resolution in the New Year
As we usher in yet another New Year, we tend to make resolutions that enhance our lives and homes. One particular resolution that should be on every home- and deck-owner’s list is the installation of a quality underdeck drainage system. Not only will this innovative...
From Autumn Leaves to Winter Snow: Protect Your Deck Frame Year-Round
As the seasons change, so do the challenges we face in maintaining our homes and outdoor spaces. The golden colors of autumn leaves may capture our hearts, but soggy and wet they can also clutter our decks, leading to potential moisture accumulation. Similarly, the...
How Proper Drainage Can Help You Resurrect Your Deck
The allure of Halloween surrounds us with tales of the supernatural and stories of undead creatures rising from the grave. But did you know? Much like the reanimated corpses wreaking havoc on a horror movie marathon, your deck can suffer a similar fate if not properly...
Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time for Underdeck Drainage System Installation
Fall is fast approaching. In addition to the trademark sights, sounds, and smells of the season, this time of year also offers homeowners a perfect opportunity to improve their outdoor space with an underdeck drainage system installation. The last thing you want is...
How Long Should My Decking Last?
If you're planning to build a deck or already have one, you may have found yourself staring out across the railing into the great beyond and wondering: "How long should my decking last?" Or maybe you’ve just chit-chatted with the local hardware guy. At any rate, the...
Summer Storm Preparedness: Protecting Your Deck and Outdoor Furniture
As the summer season continues to unfurl, it brings not only sunny days and warm weather but also the possibility of sudden summer storms. While these deluges can be awe-inspiring, they can also pose a threat to your deck and outdoor furniture. Summer storm...
Stay Cool and Dry this Summer: The Power of Underdeck Drainage Systems
As the summer heat intensifies and those occasional rain showers become more frequent, it's essential to find ways to stay cool and dry while enjoying your outdoor space. That's where the power of underdeck drainage systems comes into play. These innovative systems...
4 Things to Consider When Adding a Hot Tub Under Your Deck
Hot tub, summer in the city. The oncoming sweltering summer months are certainly a great time for a splash in the pool or ocean, but for homeowners with decks – the starry summer nights could also be prime time for a relaxing dip in a hot tub or sauna. Adding a hot...
3 Ways a Drainage System Protects Your Entire Home this Spring
We’ve spoken at length about how DEK Drain’s water diversion systems are designed to capture and direct rainwater into collection gutters keeping the deck frame and the area beneath the deck clean and dry. Doubling the space of your deck and paving the way for...