{"id":31555,"date":"2023-10-17T15:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=31555"},"modified":"2025-08-01T10:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T15:03:06","slug":"how-to-winterize-your-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/how-to-winterize-your-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Winterize Your Deck"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow these steps to get your deck ready for the winter weather.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n

To keep your deck in good shape, you’ll want to make sure it’s protected before winter rolls around. The freezing temperatures and moisture from snow and rain can lead to costly problems if your deck isn’t properly cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To increase the life of your deck and ensure that it will look good and function right once warm weather hits again, you’ll need to winterize it each fall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare your deck for another Midwest winter with these five steps from Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Remove All Fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The first thing you’ll want to do when winterizing your deck is remove everything on it. Store any furniture, planters, and decorations away for the winter. Keep these in your shed, garage, or basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving these items inside will keep them from getting damaged in the winter weather. It will also prevent them from putting extra weight and leaving marks on your deck.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Look for Damage & Make Repairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Once you have all furniture and planters cleared off, inspect your deck for any damage. You should look for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n