Deck Ceilings Without Gutters

The manufacturer s instructions specify how to cut the joist rails to allow for expansion.

Deck ceilings without gutters.

Under deck oasis is an all aluminum system that captures the excess water from your second story deck using our specially designed ceiling panels. The panels allow the water to flow into a rain gutter and away from the house keeping the space beneath your deck dry and usable. Install the joist rails to the sides of the joists following the chalk line you marked in step 2. Panels didn t quite reach the beams on rune s deck he nailed vertical 2x4s to every other joist to provide an attachment point for the gutters.

The system has been tested up to 15 of water per hour. Raintight decks gives a low profile streamlined finish that creates a ceiling below the joists of your deck. What makes the underdeck ceiling so innovative is its simple and efficient system of vinyl gutters and panels which attach underneath the deck. Then he screwed the gutter hangers to the 2x4s.

Mount the joist rails with galvanized nails then caulk along the top seams. Raintight decks have been carefully designed to provide the best system for underdeck protection. Our panels and gutters are all seamless smooth finished aluminum that is virtually maintenance free and last a lifetime. 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.

Since the in stock 12 ft. Apply tar tape to seal along the top surface of the joist rails to seal them.