It doesn t have to look like that.
Deck membrain for gutter.
Membrane deck surfaces require a solid substrate as support.
The underdeck ceiling system can turn the ugly space under your deck into an outdoor haven that s dry bright clean and enjoyable without costly reconstruction.
Epdm membrane for the water to drain towards the gutter the epdm membrane has to droop between the joists to create a trough that slopes down the length of the joists to the gutter.
At the head of the joist bays usually at the ledger i allow for a 1 to 1 1 2 inch deep trough.
And you will a need a metal or plastic gutter at the outer edge of the deck inside the band joist to catch the water from the troughs.
What makes the underdeck ceiling so innovative is its simple and efficient system of vinyl gutters and panels which attach underneath the deck.
Plywood substrate and timber deck joists must have a maximum moisture content of 20.
Screw 2x2s to the joists over the membrane as in the drawing below.
The downspouts can be oriented to fit between joists spaced 12 or 16 inches on center.
Plywood is the most common type of substrate used and must meet the following guidelines.
An under deck gutter system works perfectly as long as the material captures and diverts the water correctly.
To install this system under an existing deck cut the membrane pieces with a shallower droop no more than 4 inches and staple the membrane to the underside of the joists caulking each seam as described in the following pages.
Products installed above the joist use a rubberized membrane that drapes down between each joist bay.
Dedication to technical excellence and premium design is what makes dec tec vinyl deck membranes an unprecedented product in the vinyl decking market.
Decking boards are then installed over the top.
Cd grade ply with minimum cca treatment and minimum 17 mm thick must be used.
A piece of material stapled on the inside of the band joist in each joist bay is also a good idea to protect the band joist from water and to direct water into the gutter.
Sloping the membrane so one end is lower than the other allows the water to flow to a downspout at the end of the joist.