With the pandemic, so many industries underwent big changes in 2020, and for a lot of businesses, those changes look to carry well into 2021. We’ve already discussed how the entire design and build industry changed with COVID, but today let’s look more closely at the decking industry specifically.

If you’re looking to create a usable space underneath your elevated deck, you’re going to need some sort of dry deck solution—a drainage system that diverts water away from the area under your deck, leaving it dry. (Read about 3 common dry deck systems here.)

What Are My Options for a Dry Deck System?

In climates that experience a lot of moisture—very much including Northern Virginia and Maryland!—a dry deck system can be invaluable. Here’s a quick rundown of what this kind of system entails and three of the most common systems on the market today.

Sunspace WeatherMaster windows are one solution to transform your outdoor living space into a year-round area. We recommend them to many of our Washington, DC; Virginia; and Maryland clients because of their numerous benefits, as well as their specific advantages for DMV installations.

Many Washington, DC; Maryland; and Northern Virginia homeowners find themselves interested in transforming an outdoor living space into something usable year round. To do that, several issues need to be combated, including summer bugs and winter weather. With Sunspace WeatherMaster windows, you can accomplish all these goals. Here are some of the most common ways homeowners have utilized these windows in their properties.