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Topic: Outdoor Living Ideas



Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014
Posted by: Judy Walker (Master Admin)


Winter - A Good Time to Plan your Outdoor Living Projects


Winter is not just a time for icy cold temperatures and snow. It also is the perfect time to plan and execute your outdoor living projects. There are many advantages to starting such a project in the winter months. Before you ridicule this, here are some reasons why winter is the best time to take up outdoor projects.

Get Permits and Approvals Quicker

As winter is not the peak construction season, you will be able to get building and zonal permits quicker. You will hardly have any wait time and will be able to enjoy the new structure, even on the coldest winter day. Furthermore, winter is the perfect time to get quality builders to execute your project, as they are not plagued with work and will be available faster than usual at a more affordable price.

Less Disruption to Your Life

Most outdoor living projects can cause an upheaval in your lifestyle, but when you plan them for winter, there will be less disruption. The plants will be in a state of dormancy and you will be able to easily prune and trim them to make space for the project. Also, the fact that you will hardly be spending time outdoors because of the cold, the project can go on without causing any disturbance to you and your family. 

Let the Structure Season Well

When you opt to construct a wooden structure during the winter months, it will have sufficient time to season and cure properly. Wood is hygroscopic in nature and absorbs or emits moisture until the level of moisture inside the wood is the same as the outside air. A wooden structure needs curing time before the sealer can adhere to it properly and ensure optimal protection. In summer, the contraction and expansion is more extreme, but not so in winter. So this gives ample time to the wood to cure and for the sealer to begin working its magic.

Furnish the Space Based on Your Taste

You will want to furnish and decorate your outdoor living space to reflect your personality and taste. The good news is that during the winter months, most stores have steep discounts as the building season is long gone. These stores want to get rid of their old inventory and make space for the new one. So you can create your outdoor haven affordable. In fact, you will be able to afford higher quality accessories and furniture for your outdoor living projects without feeling the pinch.

Winter is the perfect time to plan your outdoor living projects. Building a patio or deck can be easier and more affordable during winter, and it definitely is less bothersome. So go for it and make maximum use of it. 



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