Use a scrap of inch lumber to space your skirting above the ground.
Install skirting around deck.
When installing horizontal deck trim and vertical skirt that are the same thickness over hang the deck boards the thickness of the skirt past the front faceplate and or past the outside joists.
Modern deck skirting ideas.
You can mount them on the posts or on the rim and end joists.
Install a nailer board between support posts to attach the bottom side of the skirting or install 2x4 vertical framing flush on the outside of the frame.
Installing lattice under skirting to mask off the area under a deck is a great way to improve its overall appearance.
Make a wood deck stand out with skirting cut from deck boards.
Vertical wood deck skirting continues the deck banister lines making an excellent background for tall plants or climbing vines.
Watch this video for tips on installing wood skirting with deck screws.
Lattice typically comes in four foot by eight foot sheets so you ll need vertical supports for the lattice at least every eight feet if it s four feet or less above ground.
Put fasteners at the top edge of your skirt high enough to be hidden behind the.
The nailer board follows the ground.
Attach framing to the posts and screw on lattice.
For a different look install wood deck skirting planks vertically instead of horizontally.