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A deck skirting will help finish off the look of a deck and provide protection from animals nesting under your deck or creating extra storage space. Deck skirting can be made from several materials, though you should match the materials you use in your deck. <\/strong>Depending on the skirting purpose and your budget, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to build your deck skirting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inexpensive deck skirting can be made from wood, brick, metal, composite woods, wood lattice, and even plants. Match elements to your deck, consider the skirting purpose and durability and keep an eye open for materials you can salvage from other building projects to keep costs down.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a look thorough all the skirting options so that you can develop some great ideas for ways to build inexpensive skirting for your deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before looking at the different materials, consider what your deck is made from and why you need skirting \u2013 do you want a solid, impenetrable barrier to prevent animals from going under the deck<\/strong>, or would you like to use the area under your deck as a storage space? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve collected some excellent and inexpensive ideas to make deck skirting that is durable, appealing, and offers you a range of options to spark your own ideas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Inexpensive Deck Skirting Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, consider what the primary purpose of your deck skirting is going to be \u2013 are you hoping to keep animals away, or use the space for storage, or is the skirting just there to look good? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, look at the size of your deck and how much skirting you’ll need<\/strong>. A large deck may mean you have to use the most inexpensive materials to keep the cost down, but you could use more expensive options if you have a smaller area to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll also need to think about how easy it will be to maintain your skirting. Some inexpensive deck skirting may need to be replaced after several years, while others will last decades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wooden or wood lattice skirting needs to be revarnished to keep it weatherproof, whereas a brick skirting will require little maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local climate and weather is also a deciding factor; you might choose to avoid materials like metal or wood, which may rust or rot faster in coastal areas. Composite materials designed to look like wood paneling offer better endurance in harsh weather<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aesthetically, you’ll want to settle on a combination of deck and deck skirting that looks good to you. If you want a more modern look to your deck finish, you may want to go with metal, while stone skirting and wood decks have a lovely natural feel that integrates seamlessly with the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Inexpensive Wood Deck Skirting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using wood panels or decking boards can give your wooden decks a finished, solid look while preventing animals from entering. Use wooden panels nailed in horizontally to give the feel of shiplap or vertical wooden slats for a different look<\/strong>. You can combine different widths for an interesting effect. They are also great inexpensive deck skirting options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wade Of All Trades has an instructive video on how to build deck skirting yourself using horizontal slats and landscape fabric – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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