Comments on: DIY Pressure Treated Deck Skirt in 4 Days

By: H Husky

H Husky — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:03:36 +0000

I am in the process of determining a skirting to put around my pier and beam foundation home. I’ve been looking at metal, but this looks very good. One question, in placing the framing in the ground that you used to attach the bottom of the pickets, did you consider or address termites. I live in Texas. Termites are a problem. My exterminator tells me that wood to ground voids any warranties for termite control.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:06:21 +0000

Great pics and description…..did you do anything underneath for waterproofing for storage?

By: Kris Rzepkowski

Kris Rzepkowski — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:03:03 +0000

@Kristina. There hasn’t been any frost problems so far. I’ve been very happy with the approach to date. Thanks for stopping by. -Kris

By: Kristina G

Kristina G — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:53:20 +0000

Did you have any troubes with frost heave?

By: dave wright

dave wright — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:41:40 +0000

Would beadboard be a good solution for deck skirting if it was treated properly and ventilation provided?

By: Kris Rzepkowski

Kris Rzepkowski — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:11:07 +0000

@jeffb I’m glad to hear that my site was helpful. That’s why we share right:) Definitely take some pictures and post the link, I’d love to see them.

By: jeffb

jeffb — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:48:32 +0000

I apologize, I meant to direct that at Kris but someone distracted me as I was reading and typing.

By: jeffb

jeffb — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:46:29 +0000

Rob, Great pics! I too was going to go with decking boards for my skirt and i have been looking around for old decking where someone was either tearing out or replacing. Why I didn’t think of fence board is beyond me???? thanks for posting and jarring my brain. Will post some pics in a few weeks when I am finished.

By: Bill N

Bill N — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Like many others, I was looking for some information on alternatives to the lattice skirt method. For me, also one that lives on the set of a “Wild Kingdom” show, lattice isn’t a good option. I actually had/have a skunk living under my deck and when it sprays inside the house really smells! Currently, installed by the previous owners, my deck has both the thick & and thin lattice, both of which have been easily broken and chewed through. Obviously the previous owners were having animal problems as well. Your site is great and was really helpful!

By: Kris Rzepkowski

Kris Rzepkowski — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:16:27 +0000

That’s awesome Rob. Feel free to share pictures when you finish it off. Better get moving though. Isn’t it almost winter up there? Thanks for commenting!