If you’ve got plenty of headroom under your deck, think about expanding that extra space with a concrete patio or pavers, a lighted ceiling fan and some seating. If you don’t have enough height to incorporate a patio under your deck, a storage area might fit nicely. A deck that’s 30 inches or more off the ground is a good candidate for under deck storage.

Lattice is often used for skirting a deck around its sides with an access door. This space saving solution provides an excellent way to store gardening tools, children’s toys, bikes, hoses, etc. It also offers privacy and its finished appearance conveys a room-like feel to an outdoor space.

Wet storage doesn’t have to be protected from the elements, which means you’ll be storing weatherproof items such as PVC pipe, plastic children’s toys, garden hose, and kayaks. So all those gaps between your decking boards won’t be a problem.

You can store other items in your wet-storage space too, but it should be elevated off the ground and loosely covered with a waterproof tarp. Smaller items that need to be protected can go in plastic bins with tight-fitting lids.

Our under deck storage solutions use a simple, sloped drainage system to keep any runoff at bay. Then we incorporate clapboard, lattice, or plank siding to enclose your new under deck storage area so it seamlessly complements your home. Keeping everything dry and organized (especially during inclement weather) will give you a little added peace of mind for years to come.

A storage area under a deck that is 8 feet or more off the ground may accommodate a prefabricated, lockable door. If this area is enclosed and has a waterproof barrier ceiling, it can easily be transformed into a dry workshop area complete with lights and electrical outlets. You may wish to include a finished floor inside. Your new space can serve as a hobbyist’s workshop, file storage, potting shed, or even a hideaway for wrapping presents!