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Pacific Northwesterners love the outdoors and decks are a popular feature of many homes. A good deck expands living space and is the perfect spot to gather for meals, entertaining, and relaxing.
But harsh winter weather can do damage. Rain, snow, and ice take a toll on deck surfaces and structures. Use these seasonal winter prep tips if your deck is looking the worse for wear. With proper care and maintenance, some decks can even be used year-round!
Winter Weather Deck Protection Tips
Before bad weather hits:
- Clean the deck. Remove leaves, dirt, and debris on the deck surface and between the boards. Treat any mold or mildew.
- Repair the deck. Look for rotted areas, weak spots, protruding screw heads or nails, and loose railings. Make repairs and plan ahead for any major upgrades or replacements.
- Protect the deck. Seal and finish the deck surface every 2-3 years to protect it from snow, ice, rain, and sun.
During the winter season:
- Keep the deck clear. Remove fallen leaves and debris throughout the season and clear snow and ice as it accumulates. Always go with the grain of the wood and avoid using a metal shovel.
- Inspect the deck. Keep an eye on the deck surface and structure, particularly during extreme weather. Stay on top of repairs.
- Maintain the deck. Cover unused deck furniture, grills, and other deck items. Consider your deck material before salting; it could cause damage.
Once your deck is prepared for cold weather, find ways to use and enjoy it during the winter months. Invest in outdoor space heaters or a fire pit table, install a deck cover, place self-adhesive grip strips on potential slippery spots, and cozy up in deck furniture with plenty of blankets and cushions.
Need a New Deck for Your Investment Property? Get an Oregon Private Loan
Real estate investors know that decks are a great “value add” to investment properties. Hard money loans provide fast financing options when upgrading rentals or fix and flips. Contact our trusted private money lending team if you need funding for a deck or other major upgrade. Gregory M. Russell offers easy-to-qualify, equity-based Oregon hard money loans that help make your renovation projects go smoothly. Call us at 1-888-477-0444 to begin the loan process, or complete our online loan request form today.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read our blog. We have enjoyed bringing our shared experience in private money lending and the real estate industry to our work with investors throughout the Northwest for over three decades. We live in beautiful Southern Oregon, but consider Washington and Idaho, where we also provide our hard money loan services, our second homes!
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Greg & Rachel
Gregory M. Russell Hard Money Lender
