

Installing Skirt and Deck Trim that are the Same Thickness Refer to “Installing skirt and deck trim that are the same thickness” below for installation tips. Be familiar with the different manufacturer’s profiles. Some manufacturers have skirt or cladding profiles while others recommend using their decking profile.

Composite and VinylĬomposite and vinyl skirts are used for complete maintenance free projects. Use the same trim on the corners and along the bottom of the deck skirt.
#Horizontal board deck skirting install
Find where the lattice sheets butt together, and install a 1x3 decorative trim over the joint. Lattice skirt can be installed to standard skirt support. If building with maintenance free skirt, check manufacturer’s installation instructions. This will avoid a small corner end piece leaving the ripped pieces in the center. Install corner pieces of skirt first working towards the center of each of the sections. Leave a minimum ¼” air space between the skirting boards. Follow the grade of the ground angling the bottom of the skirt with the grade for a clean, straight look. A recommended ¾” ground clearance is left between the bottom of the skirt and the ground. Solid 1X6 cedar skirting is installed from the bottom side of the horizontal trim down to the ground.
