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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
drcoastline we do not have a roof over the deck , and yes I want to install a ceiling under the deck to control the water that drips through the gaps of the deck boards . In regards to trapping debris/spiders/critters not too concerned about that , how much stuff is really going to fall through 1/8th - 1/4 " gaps in the deck boards ? But I see the point of the comment . I was even thinking of installing cheap aluminum gutter at the very end of the ceiling , space it so the ceiling panels actually rest on the gutter . This would make it much harder for larger critters ( birds , bats , etc. ) from getting into the space . And the gutter would channel the water away vs. just having it drip on the ground at the ceilings edge .
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OK, after I reread that is what I thought. You need to be concerned about what falls through and spiders the webs specifically as they will grab and hold the debris. By putting a ceiling under there you will trap all that debris and it will be a lot. It will pile up in the corners where the ceiling meets the joists. That in turn will absorb moisture as will the joists. This will cause a rot issue and or cause premature failure of the fasteners.
Before installing ceiling you are going to want to water proof the decking. Such as a fiberglass deck.
It's not a very good idea at this time.