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A Simple Way to Increase Outdoor Living Space
For those homeowners looking to add to their living space, improve their
lifestyle and increase the resale value of their home, the perfect solution
is to extend your living area outdoors through the addition of decks,
patios, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas. The walls between the
indoors and outdoors are coming down and we’re seeing outdoor rooms and
living areas that have all the features of indoor kitchens and family rooms.
One of the obvious solutions for increasing your outdoor living space is the
development of the area beneath raised decks. You’re seeing many of them add
elaborate stone fireplaces, barbecue fire pits and professional grade
kitchen set-ups to create comfortable outdoor settings that they’re using
more than the inside of their home.
Of course, the development of a usable, enjoyable space beneath your raised
deck requires you to address one problem . . . rain. All of us who have
raised decks know that the area beneath it becomes unusable when it rains
because the water simply drips down through the decking. That’s why the
development of a new, innovative deck drainage system is drawing such rave
reviews from homeowners and contractors nationwide.
Unlike other deck drainage systems available on the market, this exciting
new system is installed above floor joists, allowing them to remain
completely dry and thus protecting the structural integrity of your deck.
Just as important is the fact that the above-joist installation ensures a
dry environment for the installation of electrical wiring, gas lines and
soffits. This means that ceiling fans, lighting, speakers, video electronics
and outdoor kitchens can be installed, creating a fully-functional outdoor
living room that provides true comfort and protection from the elements.
The real beauty of this system is its simplicity and ease of installation.
Comprised of durable 20 ml, UV-protected plastic components, the system can
be installed easily on any new or existing deck. Requiring only scissors and
a staple gun, homeowners can install the system themselves or use a
qualified deck builder. You simply place a downspout below the decking at
the end of each bay, and roll out and staple the trough to the top of the
joist. The water enters through the decking into the trough, drains to the
downspout and then into a gutter (not included). It really is that simple.
This system is built to last because it is not subject to the accumulation
of debris or freezing. This new deck drainage system is also much less
expensive than most such systems and is backed by a 20-year limited
warranty.
Enhance your outdoor lifestyle while adding value to your home. If you or
your deck builder wants more information on the first deck enhancement
system that makes sense, contact the professionals at RainEscape (formerly
known as UnderCover) at (720)348-1385 or (877)348-1385 or visit their Web
site at www.rainescape.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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