Winter Deck Preparation

Winter is only a month away, and if your deck isn't prepared to defend itself against the cold weather and the snow, it could lose some of its luster or, worse, become damaged. By taking action now, you can potentially save yourself repair costs and keep your deck looking fabulous when spring rolls around.

 Clean the Deck

This is an easy one. Remove everything from the deck (chairs, toys, the grill if you have one) and scrub away any dirt, fungus, mildew or stains that are present. If you have access to a pressure washer, these do a fantastic job at cleaning up a deck.


Strip Away Old Stain

If there are spots of old or worn out stain on your deck, or if the whole deck is in need of a restaining, strip away any of the old stain.

Apply New Stain

Add a nice coat of new stain to your deck. This not only helps your deck look good again, it also adds some protection.

Apply Sealant

Allow the stain to dry, and then seal the deck up with a water-repellant sealant. This helps protect the deck from all of the snow and ice that will come its way during the winter.