Cap'n Fixit - Episode 005: Under Deck Ceiling

Have you ever wanted to make better use of the space under your deck? Check this out!

[@chansevanatta9606]

I'm about to do this same project for my mother to finish her deck off so that she can enclose it and reduce her energy bill... thanks for the awesome content you're enabling people to do it theirs elves and save a ton of money

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Fairly new subscriber here. I struggled with my table saw way too much until I bought a Diablo blade. The difference is night and day. I now have about 6 rotary saws... all with Diablo blades. You wont regret it.

[@muletowndumpsters]

I was so glad to see you breakout that pressure washer. The rear of that home could look far better with some love. Good job on that drainage.

[@RD-sl8yl]

I have a similar set up. I was just telling my wife we need to be creative about putting gutters up. Excellent video!!!

[@capnfixit1222]

Cool. I hope you figured out a way to do it!

[@nativedesignstudios]

Great job! Exactly what I was looking for, thanks

[@rbbbrausch]

I Liked the Harry’s Chocolate Shop Tee and all the love for your alma mater!

[@capnfixit1222]

Good observations!!! Boiler Up! ;-)

[@marcellaschechter7411]

I do believe I can do this myself. Thank you!

[@amitabhakundu9600]

Thank you Sir. I used it for my deck and avoid water going towards my basement !

[@capnfixit1222]

Yes! Great purpose for it!

[@dennisbsutube]

Thanks for the idea. Boiler Up!

[@capnfixit1222]

Thanks!

[@jeanettecrosby675]

Exactly what I was looking for! Great video! Could you do an episode on screening in under the deck? With a big door to store a ride on lawn mower?

[@capnfixit1222]

That sounds like a great project! It is not on my radar right now but I wish it was.

[@elianthaddeus8574]

I guess I am quite off topic but do anyone know of a good site to stream new series online?

[@javierkyson133]

@Elian Thaddeus i dunno try Flixportal. You can find it on google :D -javier

[@elianthaddeus8574]

@Javier Kyson Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D Appreciate it !

[@javierkyson133]

@Elian Thaddeus No problem :)

[@angellas.1314]

Thanks. I’m going to use the gutter system for sure. Easier than the metal ones.

[@capnfixit1222]

Excellent. Let us know how it goes!

[@pleappleappleap]

Thought of putting some flashing against that beam, considering it's going to be taking a lot more water than before?

[@rogersideas772]

your a pretty smart guy...nice job.

[@TheDopalgangr]

looks like you need to have some kids so that you can have some helpers

[@sandrajones798]

Great video. Did you resolve how to prevent squirrels, raccoons, chipmunk and a feral cat and oppossum from taking up residence in the area between the acrylic and the decking? Someone put up a rudimentary system 15 years ago with 'aluminum' roofing but in the last year it rusted through. ??

[@capnfixit1222]

I have not! I did have a bird build a nest in the gutter under there. It is probably time for some check-ups on how things are going under the panels.

[@lawofattractionc61]

thank you sir ... great video

[@lguero213]

Hi nice job! Hows it holding up? Im about to order all the parts needed. What kind of screws did you use for the treated wood? (spacers) and what roofing screws? are they self tapping screws or regular? Thanks!

[@capnfixit1222]

I used treated lumber deck screws for securing the treated wood (spacers). For the ceiling panels, I used the manufacturer recommended screws that include a rubber washer for sealing. They are self-tapping. www.menards.com/main/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/specialty-roofing/multilite-screws/1594389/p-1444424084352.htm

[@glennalan]

Great video and I'm going to do exactly that! Did you find a solution for water getting through the sandwich beams? Thanks!!!

[@capnfixit1222]

I haven't attempted a solution yet. The water dripping through the sandwich beams hasn't been too bad but it would be nice if it did not.

[@McCoyOutdoorFilms]

PT sawdust makes you live longer

[@jamesflaherty7406]

Great video and am convinced to try it myself now. What do you do on the ends to prevent water just coming down the walls from the deck above?

[@capnfixit1222]

Good observation. I must get some water down the walls, but it hasn't bothered me. Overall just thrilled to have the majority of the underdeck area dry from rain. Let us know if someone has a good solution for sealing the edges of the deck/underdeck ceiling along the house.

[@jbender1024]

nice job, but how do you clean out the debris that falls through the cracks of the deck above?

[@Joesdifferent]

Thanks

[@sTinkerbell101]

No flashing?

[@vikasberi210]

I'm confused wouldn't the strips of wood prevent the water to flow to the gutter?

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Did you pitch the gutters the same amount as you did the panels?

[@capnfixit1222]

I followed the install instructions for these gutters the best I could. They recommend 1/4" drop every 10 feet. hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/KPBUI001/Install_Instruct/2015_KP_U-Snap_Lit_web.pdf

[@TheEZGZ]

I'm thinking its been about a year and that above the ceiling space is getting a lot of spider webs, wasp nests, dirt, leaves and other debri. If I do mine I'm going to put it on a stainless steel piano hinges so that I can lower it down and clean it out now and then.

[@capnfixit1222]

Hey, that’s a good idea! I do wonder how much leaves and debris gets caught up there. Let us know if you get a design worked out to incorporate hinges.

[@hellomynameisdoom8208]

can you show the one that is combined. what is that double one that they both empty into?

[@ampersandbalonie]

no leaking through the seams of the panels? Did you need to caulk?

[@capnfixit1222]

The panels are overlapped a couple of corrugations so that they do not leak.

[@ellenzdanovich4761]

Don’t you have to retreat the cut edges of the pt lumber?

[@aliceamelia8846]

The 3 beams a behind the gutter, wouldn’t water go through them? Thanks!

[@capnfixit1222]

Yes! Very good observation that I did not identify. At the end of the project, water does leak through the 3 "sandwiched" beams in the center of the ceiling. Not a drastic amount, but an annoying amount. I have been thinking about ways to correct it - From sealing the beams at the top to redirecting that additional water at the bottom. Let me know if anyone has any ideas. Thanks!

[@jeffamedro1964]

Capn Fixit Maybe you could remove the deck board above and put in flashing.

[@2962Todd]

@@capnfixit1222 you will lose more head space but you could install a gutter over the 3' gap.

[@jackofall2305]

Tony hawk has a diy channel.... cool

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@lauvicente7]

I have a similar project. My question is, with the PT that you cut and screwed across deck joists, when you screw the panels, wouldn't it block the flow of the water?

[@human1513]

No because the white roof screws are at the top of valleys and the water will flow via the bottom valley area. The panels are "W" shaped with the roof installed so the valleys are running from the high end of the roof to lower end so the water flows downhill via being in the bottom of the valleys. Said another way: The screws go up through the tops of the "V's" of the "W" and the water flows in the bottom "V's" of the "W". So the roof is WWWWWWWW.

[@kentuckyballstars3889]

Where did you get the gutters?

[@capnfixit1222]

They are from Menard's. Here is the link to them: www.menards.com/main/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/gutters-accessories/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/gutters-accessories/gutters/kp-u-snap-trade-4-x-10-gutter/k31b00/p-1444437112311-c-12506.htm

[@robertf7982]

What type of gutters did you use and where did you get them.

[@capnfixit1222]

I used these vinyl U-Style gutters from Menard's. I selected them because my roof is low and I needed the lowest profile gutters I could find. www.menards.com/main/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/gutters-accessories/gutters/kp-u-snap-trade-4-x-10-vinyl-gutter/k31b00/p-1444437112311-c-12506.htm

[@bjacobs2016]

Any issues in the winter with ice buildup?

[@capnfixit1222]

I have not noticed any. Admittedly, it goes mostly ignored through the winter and I haven't inspected it. Good question though!

[@IanChoiAK]

Is it okay to use a regular lumbers? I thought exterior studs that can be exposed to water should be treated lumbers.

[@capnfixit1222]

Best to use treated lumber. That is what I used.

[@pleappleappleap]

Why so many jump cuts?

[@Imsierrabound]

This design is problematic when leaves, needles and other detritus fall through from the deck and block the channels where they are attached to the rails..

[@sandboundchris]

I've done dryrot repairs from people doing this. Looks good but traps moisture. Not worth it in the long run.

[@capnfixit1222]

Thanks for the comment. I wonder and am hoping if having proper deck board spacing (with air gaps) will help hold-off these negative effects.

[@mikefischbein3230]

@@capnfixit1222 3 years later, how's the moisture situation?

[@calebbarker9366]

This is gheto......Why do people make videos showing you what not to do!!!!!

[@marcellaschechter7411]

It's "ghetto"