Adding a Skirtboard to a Deck
To give a deck a more finished look, use decking boards to create a custom fascia that hides the framing below.
To give the deck a more finished look, we usually add a screen of skirtboards below the fascia. Here, we used the same decking boards, attaching them with two screws at each end while maintaining a 1/4-in. space between for ventilation. We kept the screws close to the end of each board so that they could be covered with a trim piece later.
At the corner near the hot tub, we created an access point by exposing the fasteners of the last five boards. If there ever is a need to go under the deck, the boards can be removed without dismantling the trim.
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To see every step in this custom deck project, read the full article: The Complete Guide to Building a Multi-Level Deck
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