On Aug 9, 5:00*pm, "cshenk" wrote:
"Smitty Two" wrote

I'm slightly concerned about the deck skirting on the elevated side and
back decks, since it clearly violates the wood/ground contact rules.
It's just 1/4" plywood and I don't care too much if it rots out and
needs to be replaced periodically, but if it's a significant termite
issue then I'd like to consider some alternative design.

I'd use a fine latice work on at least the sides if not all parts. Current
structure invites damp with no drying out. *That can rot out the deck faster
than termites may eat it (despite inviting termites). *Chicken wire behind
it in a fine grate can inhibit rodents and other things.

I use plastic lattice, with chicken wire behind it. The chicken wire
is hot-glued to the back of the lattrice every few feet to keep it
taught.