Here are some tips for protecting your deck during winter storms.
During the warmer seasons throughout the year, there are numerous ways to utilize your deck for outdoor living activities, such as backyard BBQs, outdoor dining, and family lounging. However, to ensure you can enjoy these warm months, you must protect your deck from the harsh weather conditions during the colder months, such as rain, snow, ice, and hail. Bad weather is inevitable and can leave significant damage to your deck. Here are some tips for protecting your deck during winter storms.
Maintenance
It’s easy to assume that once your deck is installed, it can withstand harsh weather conditions and outdoor elements without any intervention from you, but the truth is that decks endure a lot over a single season. Wood and composite decks need regular maintenance and care. Regular maintenance is crucial in protecting your deck, ensuring it lasts and retains its appearance.
Seal Your Deck
An unprotected wooden deck will deteriorate quickly. Due to excessive moisture from rain, snow, and other elements, it is prone to cracking, rotting, and splitting. Applying a deck preservative, typically consisting of sealants, stains, and paints, can provide an extra layer of protection for your deck. Each has its own appeal, but they ultimately protect wood and composite decks from factors such as moisture damage, fungus growth, and the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays.
Clean Your Deck
Cleaning your deck is a crucial part of maintaining it. You don’t want dirt, leaves, and other debris to build upon your deck, ruining its appearance, so routine cleaning is essential. Your deck should be cleaned regularly, at least twice a week, using methods such as sweeping, hosing, and, when applicable, shoveling after snowfall. Deep cleaning your deck is also recommended at least twice a year for a more refined finish.
Removing Your Outdoor Furniture
Removing the outdoor furniture from your deck prevents it from becoming worn down, with inconsistent spots in areas where furniture pieces are placed. It’s recommended that you clear your deck when the weather changes to avoid this issue and keep your deck safe.
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