• Decks are wonderful things, for they allow you to enjoy nature while still being within a few steps of the comforts of home. Their very simplicity makes them easy to build (though certain building codes must be followed), and it is not difficult for you to add finishing touches to make one all your own. However, the space between the ground and the deck floor can be unsightly, or, even worse, an attraction for curious animals and stray toys. Skirting is a way to tie the deck and house together, as well as close off the space. Deck skirts keep out balls, cats, and lawn debris, as well as help to define the space. Best yet, there's more than one deck skirt idea to complete your space with style.
  
  

Composite Deck Boards

• Surprisingly, composite deck boards work for the top of the deck as well as its side. If you install a nailing strip between the structure of the deck, you can cut the composite deck boards so that they fit vertically beneath the top decking of the deck. The end result is uniform as well as solid. It also adds some continuity, since the top decking material goes down the side of the deck as well.
  
  

Lattice

• This is a fairly common choice for deck skirting material. However, your lattice does not have to be hum-drum. Stain the lattice to make it tie in with the rest of the deck, or even make it a darker shade. You can also use it as a place on which to train climbing plants like tomatoes, vines or even peas.
  
  

Stone

• You can use stone found on your property to fill in the spaces between the deck structure, creating a solid and beautiful deck skirting. Having the deck structure already in place will help you stack your stones, as the structure will act as the support for your stones.