Prepare your deck for the Northeast Ohio winter
As we see winter approaching, a few steps should be taken to prepare your deck for the Northeast Ohio winter and to ensure a joyful return of spring and time spent outdoors.
If you have furniture on your deck, now is the time to store it for the winter. We recommend removing it off the deck and storing it elsewhere. If that is not feasible, leaving it on the deck is another option, just tarp it off to save the furniture from the elements. If your deck furniture is cast iron or steel, care should be taken so that no rust spots bleed onto the decking. Again, this is why removing it off the deck is the optimal choice. To prolong the life of your grill, a cover is a good idea when the grill will not be in use. Clay and ceramic flower pots should also be stored away from the elements as those tend to crack in colder temperatures.
These points will give you a general outline of how to bring the best out of your deck. Another thing to keep in mind is you will be looking at your deck for the next four months in the condition in which you leave it. One nice touch is adding lighting, whether built-in or removable. This will enhance the deck space during the winter months, casting a glow to the indoors as you wait for the weather to break. Even though the weather might be too cold to enjoy your deck outdoors, it can still add enjoyment as you sit inside waiting for the cold weather to break.
Your deck was built to be outside year around so there is not a lot you need to do. A few simple steps will help shorten your opening event in the spring and will help your deck optimally weather the winter.
I founded Woodland Deck in 2000 to create decks and outdoor spaces to be enjoyed for generations. Here in beautiful Northeast Ohio, we’re lucky to experience four dramatically different seasons throughout the year, and I want you to be able to enjoy each one of them from the comfort of your own backyard. As a deck-building company, we are always looking for ways to better our products, services, and ourselves. We are passionate about life outside and believe that enjoying God’s creation is a rich gift to us.
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