A new deck is an excellent investment. Who doesn’t want to sit out on their deck, gaze over the neighborhood and drink a cup of warm coffee or tea? We often assume we should make changes like this during spring and summer when the weather is far more forgiving. However, we’ll show you the benefits of building a new deck in the winter and how it can be better to do it now over any other season.



Contractors Are More Available

During winter, local contractors are more than available, which is a great benefit of building a new deck in the winter. They’re likely to offer a discount since it’s winter, and there is very little demand. If you were to look for a contractor in the spring or summer, it would be hard to find one with availability because the warm months are demanding for contract work. No one wants to wait around to build their deck, so you must be strategic when calling contractors.

Cold Temperatures Make Wood Installation a Cinch

When we think of decks, we think of wood as the most commonly used material. Enjoying your new deck in spring or summer is appealing, but hot temperatures damage and warp wood. This can make it difficult for contractors to align the deck’s wood properly, making the job take longer. Cold temperatures keep the wood from warping and expanding, making winter an ideal time to install your deck. Luckily for you, remodeling companies in Portland can do just that!

Curing Conditions Are Perfect

Like smoked meat, decks need to cure. This is the case for composite decks with wooden bases and feet. Wood used for your deck is pressure treated. meaning that preserving agents and water are injected into it. That way, it can avoid cracking, rotting, or warping. Deck installations in the winter are perfect for pressure-treated wood because the cold temperature decreases cure time, which measures how quickly the moisture in the boards evaporates. A deck built in the winter will cure faster due to the low humidity.

Overall, deck building is great for winter because you can happily use it in spring. If you want to install a deck, no matter the season, contact us at Stellar Construction and Remodeling. We’ll ensure you get all your deck-building needs taken care of today!