Burr! It’s a bit chilly outside these days!
With winter still here, we can bet you probably aren’t spending too much time outside – or at least not nearly as much as you will be once the warm weather returns! With this in mind, wouldn’t you say that now is the perfect time to get that dream deck of yours built and ready? You may initially think that it’s a bit counterintuitive to focus on a deck project right now. Depending on what area you live in, it probably has a great likelihood of some more snow before the end of the season, as well as some pretty cold temperatures to still endure. Even so, don’t let that get in the way of you taking an advantage of this perfect time to get your deck together and ready for sunnier days. Oftentimes homeowners make the mistake of only thinking about getting their deck worked on when they are using it, causing them to miss out on spending time in beautiful weather and enjoy one of the best assets of their home in it. So forget dragging your feet and waiting till it’s nice outside to get your deck all put together – get it done now when you don’t have to miss it!
Cold Season is Deck Season!
As we said, many people forget to even think about their home’s deck (let alone make plans for improving or building it) during the winter season. Out of sight, out of mind, right? But what many don’t understand is that now is the PERFECT time to be planning and making moves for your deck and other outdoor areas. One of the biggest reasons is because if you work on it now, you won’t miss out on any time or opportunities later when you will actually want to be using it. Like how you should service your home’s heater in the warmer off-season, you want to service or build your deck now when you won’t be wanting to rush through the process. Don’t get stuck inside during the warm weather seasons waiting on your ideal outdoor area to be finished up. Have your deck built now while you’re able to stay all cozy inside so that you can enjoy your deck later when you want to be in the spring and summer temperatures outside.
Getting it done now means more options and opportunities for fun, as well as saved time. By using the time you have now where you won’t be wanting to sit on your deck enjoying warmer temperatures and perfect weather, you won’t be feeling like you’re having to wait around and waste time for it to be finished up and ready to use. Especially with the Trex decking that we use to build our customer’s decks, you will want to not miss a moment of warm weather perfection! Build now in the winter and get ready for the summer without worries that other decking might bring this or other seasons. With Trex, we can guarantee a gorgeous deck with a ton of benefits. Get a deck that won’t rot, warp, splinter, need seasonal treatments, or fade or stain, and get it all done now before you’ll want to use it! Give your deck timeline some buffer room by planning and building now so that you can roll with your deck’s progress without the stress of missing out on those perfect, sunny afternoons. And choose a type like Trex so that you won’t lose time later having to treat or repair it!
Not only will you be saving yourself time in the building process, but also when you are trying to secure your building permits. Depending on where you live, a building permit may be required to start construction on your dream deck. When you’re at the mercy of your local government for items like these, it’s rare that things ever progress “quickly”. Rather than starting this process later when you’re dreaming of being outside, do this now so that by the time you’re ready to soak up some vitamin D, you’re not cursing your permit provider for preventing you from enjoying the perfect day in the comfort of your own yard.
For building projects like this the area of your yard that will be immediately improved is always the focus, but did you give any thought to what working on your new deck in the warmer seasons might do to your surrounding yard areas? In the colder months, there is much less water in the surrounding soil in your yard. Without the sprinklers on, there is less green too! And we don’t know about you, but we prefer for people to be working on the lawn when there is less lawn to damage.
With less water in the soil, the ground in these areas around your deck work site will be more stable. With more stability in the winter months, less damage will occur to your lawn and other planted areas that contractors will have to work in when building your new deck. This obviously changes once the warm months return and you will have your sprinklers on, grass growing, and planters full of life. We’re sure you or your partner (or both) has spent a lot of time and money to make your yard look great for those beautiful days outside, and it would be a bummer to have to put additional effort into those areas due to a poorly timed project. Give yourself (and your lawn or garden) less work and less stress by planning your deck to be done while you’re greenery is still in its off-season.
Spring is just around the corner, so get your deck together now! Winter is the perfect season to not have to wait around and miss out on fun outdoor opportunities because you chose to wait to build your dream yard space. Not to mention how you can avoid any additional yard work and greenery tune-ups as a result! Don’t make the mistake of forgetting about your deck space until you want to go out and use it. Get your deck done when you are not using nor missing it – you will thank yourself for it later when you’re basking in the warm sun with the summer breeze on your beautiful, new deck.
If you’re feeling pumped up to get your deck going now and are looking for someone local to help supply beautiful and durable decking options for your home, we’ve got you covered. Bend Fence and Deck are your local certified TrexPro® and TimberTech® Elite Installers, meaning we understand Trex’s fantastic products and are very knowledgeable about their composite decks and how to install them correctly. Get a deck that will look gorgeous while lasting from season to season without the need for constant upkeep or repairs.
If you would like a bid for a custom cedar deck or composite deck for your Central Oregon home give us a shout! We can’t wait to help you build your dream deck to complete your home’s outdoor space.
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