TL;DR
Deck skirting is the material that encloses the open space between a deck's frame and the ground, traditionally lattice panels, now also horizontal boards, composite panels, or stone-look facings. It hides footings and framing, blocks skunks and raccoons from denning underneath when backed with buried hardware cloth, and finishes the structure visually.
What it means
Deck skirting is the material that encloses the open space between a deck's frame and the ground, traditionally lattice panels, now also horizontal boards, composite panels, or stone-look facings. It hides footings and framing, blocks skunks and raccoons from denning underneath when backed with buried hardware cloth, and finishes the structure visually. Good installations include an access panel for reaching plumbing or wiring below and preserve ventilation so the framing dries, solid skirting with no airflow shortens the life of the deck it decorates.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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