Vertical Skirting

One of the main and most common ways we use scraps to elevate your project is by using them for vertical skirting around the bottom of your deck. Deck skirting is a barrier or "skirt" surrounding the lower perimeter of your deck's substructure, which closes off and hides its underside. Skirting can be used as a visual tool to give your deck a complete looking finish, act as storage, or a protective screen to keep animals out of the area underneath.

Benches

Integrating benches into your deck build can be an easy way to add seating to your deck. Composite deckings weather resistant coating means no weathered looking or water damaged furniture. Elevate the look by adding a few cushions during the summer and store them in the winter eliminating the stress of storing all of that patio furniture. 

Planter Boxes

Planter boxes can be a great way to bring bright contrasting colors to your deck with beautiful blooming flowers. Avoid the hassle of moving large heavy pots around at the end of the season and instead add an integrated planter box that seamlessly fits in with the rest of the deck. Composite decking is known for its weather resistance, which means no weathering or warping, making it perfect for planter boxes.

Elevated Deck & Fence is committed to minimizing waste on the jobsite. We are happy to add these options to your deck builds at minimal cost. If you are interested in adding to your build, talk to your lead deck builder and we can discuss ways to continue to elevate your space using the scraps from your project!

Trex has a few simple projects that you can do to upcycle your Trex decking samples including: A custom dog bowl, floating shelf, bottle opener, house address sign, and key hook rack. Visit their website for step by step instructions on how to upcycle your samples!