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what is the flooring material on the upper deck?

8 months ago

I have a deck with a screen porch. We need flooring that will last and not leak

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Heartlands Building Company
8 months ago
Hi there! We prefer to use composite decking - mainly Trex, but we have a lot of other options as well. If we are building an under deck area, we typically use an under deck drainage system to help redirect the water. It's important to note that an under deck area will never be 100% water tight, as leakage could happen with heavy rain and wind. Thanks!
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