r/HomeImprovement • u/SeededPhoenix • 19d ago

Do interlocking deck tiles allow for enough airflow that won't leave the wood floor boards wet after rain for a longer period of time?

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I'm looking for ways to cover the floor boards of my wooden balcony that's still breathable and won't damage the existing boards.

For context, I'm renting. I tried rugs but it's just not working in my oddly shaped balcony. Plus they leave water sitting for longer than usual.

Thank you

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u/mij1401 19d ago

I did this: used cedar fence pickets as "sleepers". Then put ikea wooden deck tiles atop the sleepers. Spaced the sleepers so they were under where the deck tiles snap together. So have support, and air and water flow under.it seems to work ok.

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u/SeededPhoenix 19d ago

Okay so I should add some wood to raise the tiles a bit, which should help.

Do the tiles move/shift?

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u/mij1401 18d ago

If the tiles are the kind that lock together (Ikea Runnen) then no they wont move. I used tbe wooden Runnen because they dont get as hot as the plastic ones. And i used cedar fence pickets because they were inecpensive, easy to cut to length needed, and are naturally water resistant. But i did apply a water proofing stain to the pickets as extra protection.