they have screws $15.00 a box of 100 @ Lowes in same area of the panels work very good have rubber/metal washers on them metal on screw side and rubber on panel side.
I've used this same method and it does work; however, we used a much nicer looking (and even less expensive) finish material rather this tacky looking corrugated crap. I would share, but then I'd have to kill you.
Nice video. Simple and effective. One question. How did you finish/seal the edge against the house. It looks like there is a strip of 1X under the panel or something similar.
Assuming the deck is level (most are), does it matter which way you pitch the water? How hard is it to cut the material down? My deck is 11x25, most material I have seen is 12x4.
@richtj99 The material I used was very easy to cut. It was longer than my deck by a foot or so. I just hung it and used snips to cut off the excess! I ran the water away from the house. If you have to go side to side I don't think it would matter which way you went.
great job! saves lots of money! One thing I tought of, what about ventilation for the boards, wont the boards stay wet longer because of no ventilation?
This is exactly what I decided to do after seeing this same vinyl material at Lowes. I have an under deck patio that I'm going to create a ceiling for. I haven't started the project yet though.
I have a couple of questions... Did you do anything special to attach the vinyl to the cross pieces of lumber? Rubber washers or anything? What about where each length of vinyl meet each other? Did you overlap them a bit and silicone a seal?
I used screws that had a rubber grommet on them (probably the ones used on the side of pole buildings). I did overlap them, I don't recall how much, just one or two channels at most. I didn't silicone them because I figured they wouldn't really be taking on that much water. Just what got through the boards above. I have not had any leak, but it might give you better visual appeal if they are sealed together. Make sure you don't put screws on the low side of the channel where the water will run!
It should go pretty easy. Ours is over a year old now and still works and looks good. I did get just a couple of little waves that might hold a small amount of water, but it evaporates through the top anyway. Good Luck!
they have screws $15.00 a box of 100 @ Lowes in same area of the panels work very good have rubber/metal washers on them metal on screw side and rubber on panel side.
moonstonerl1 4 months ago
Good video. I am going to try it soon.
grebeau1 7 months ago
I've used this same method and it does work; however, we used a much nicer looking (and even less expensive) finish material rather this tacky looking corrugated crap. I would share, but then I'd have to kill you.
mikesterSTLMO 11 months ago
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kensoldano 8 months ago
@mikesterSTLMO What did you use?
washingtonbc 1 month ago
Nice video. Simple and effective. One question. How did you finish/seal the edge against the house. It looks like there is a strip of 1X under the panel or something similar.
swa1969 1 year ago
What did you use for screws/bolts? I was thinking I needed rubber washers to close up the hole? Did you do that?
richtj99 1 year ago
Assuming the deck is level (most are), does it matter which way you pitch the water? How hard is it to cut the material down? My deck is 11x25, most material I have seen is 12x4.
richtj99 1 year ago
@richtj99 The material I used was very easy to cut. It was longer than my deck by a foot or so. I just hung it and used snips to cut off the excess! I ran the water away from the house. If you have to go side to side I don't think it would matter which way you went.
colsar 1 year ago
more details please?
bombaaaah 1 year ago
oh my god this is so smart!
halleysmommy 1 year ago
Once its done could we add gutters across the end of the panels to divert the rain water to one side instead?
Tablenaorgullosa 2 years ago
Sure!
colsar 2 years ago
Great idea and work. What's the name of this vinyl material? I try to find it in Lowes but unsuccessful.
tfyu1999 2 years ago
I think it is corrugated roofing.
colsar 2 years ago
Search lowes website for: corrugated plastic roof
colsar 2 years ago
You rock thanks for the perfect video!
-nate-
nate4305 2 years ago
What about ventilation for the joists? I wonder how much rot one could expect from the lack of ventilation through the deck.
ducklad22 2 years ago
I wouldn't expect any rot. The angle should run the water out. Any left will evaporate through the gaps in the deck boards.
colsar 2 years ago
great job! saves lots of money! One thing I tought of, what about ventilation for the boards, wont the boards stay wet longer because of no ventilation?
pinabarryscott1 3 years ago
This is exactly what I decided to do after seeing this same vinyl material at Lowes. I have an under deck patio that I'm going to create a ceiling for. I haven't started the project yet though.
I have a couple of questions... Did you do anything special to attach the vinyl to the cross pieces of lumber? Rubber washers or anything? What about where each length of vinyl meet each other? Did you overlap them a bit and silicone a seal?
Looks nice. Great work!
tomx63 3 years ago
I used screws that had a rubber grommet on them (probably the ones used on the side of pole buildings). I did overlap them, I don't recall how much, just one or two channels at most. I didn't silicone them because I figured they wouldn't really be taking on that much water. Just what got through the boards above. I have not had any leak, but it might give you better visual appeal if they are sealed together. Make sure you don't put screws on the low side of the channel where the water will run!
colsar 3 years ago
This is a great idea. You saved me lot of money. I'm gonna do it this weekend. Thanks Bob. God bless you.
tumen23 3 years ago
It should go pretty easy. Ours is over a year old now and still works and looks good. I did get just a couple of little waves that might hold a small amount of water, but it evaporates through the top anyway. Good Luck!
colsar 3 years ago
Thanks Bob Vila!
emkrisf 4 years ago