PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
ABOVE: Elaborate new outdoor living space features an under-deck drainage system to allow for year-round use. (All photos by Trex)
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Underdeck system transforms at-home fan experience
The NFL boasts some of the most
passionate sports fans in the world. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has called a time out on live sporting events, fans are finding new ways to root for their favorite teams and relive iconic games from home while socially distancing outdoors. After a Baltimore Ravens fan watched a game from the comfort of a friend’s covered outdoor patio, he knew an under-deck drainage system was a must-have for his house. Bobby Poore of Highland, MD., turned to the area experts at ProBuilt Construction to craft and construct the two-story tailgating terrace of his dreams. Owner Ed Pacylowski, a TrexPro Platinum contractor with more than 40 years of experience, personally oversaw the project. “Mr. Poore had a clear vision of what he wanted for his two-story outdoor living space,” said Pacylowski. “On the upper level, he sought an enclosed porch with an interior feel along with outdoor space for grilling and gathering. Below
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the deck, he envisioned an outdoor viewing oasis complete with a wide-screen TV, comfortable furnishings and heaters for year-round use.” To bring Poore’s vision to life, the ProBuilt team utilized the innovative under-deck drainage system Trex RainEscape. Using a network of troughs and gutters, the system captures and diverts water away from the deck and the substructure allowing homeowners to virtually double their outdoor space by protecting the area below the deck from rain, sun and other elements. Once protected, the dry space beneath the deck can be used for storage or as additional living space and outfitted with everything from furniture and decorative accessories to lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, gas lines and entertainment components. Unlike other drainage systems that install below the joists of the deck foundation, RainEscape is applied over the joists before the decking is laid to shield the entire foundation