Why wait until Spring when Autumn is the perfect time for deck construction here in the Wolverine State?
Decks don’t have to be a spring or summer project. Building during Autumn, and the transition from summer to fall in particular, offers some real advantages that you won’t get during the other seasons. Here’s why:
Better Availability
Spring tends to be the busiest season for deck building, as Michiganders across the state fling open the windows and get excited for barbecues, shorts, and sunshine. But all this interest leads to a surge in demand, full schedules, and longer wait times.
When the leaves are turning brown and everyone’s heading inside to watch football, wait times can often be shorter. And even if you won’t have as many opportunities to use your new deck right away, you’ll be all set to hit the next spring season running, with more time for landscaping, gardening, and other outdoor chores.
Better Ground Conditions
West Michigan deck building in the fall is also often more practical than springtime deckbuilding due to Michigan weather patterns and ground conditions, especially those concerning moisture and rain.
This is a minor factor when it comes to the decking materials themselves, as both wood and composite decking are made to handle rain, ice, heat, and sun year-round. But the comparatively dry weather of fall can help pressure-treated wood season and stabilize better, and improve the staining and sealing process.
However, dryer weather can be a major factor when it comes to protecting your landscaping and turf.
While we do our best to limit our impact, the heavy rains and muddy, wet ground conditions that are so common during spring can make our work more difficult and lead to a larger impact on your grass and ground. While fall can also be stormy and wet, it tends to be a step better than spring for rainfall, often allowing us to stick to our schedule and work faster with a smaller overall footprint and cleaner final result.
Fall Weather In General
Just because summer is ending doesn’t mean you won’t get any use out of your deck. In fact, Autumn weather in Michigan is one of the best times to have a deck or throw a party to break it in with your friends and family.
Just imagine the feeling of crisp air, the sound of good friends and children playing, apple cider, warm coffee, a big fire, food sizzling on the grill, and lawn games to play… Why put off construction until spring when you can have your deck built now instead?
And trust us, our team will enjoy the fall weather just as much if not more than you and your family will during the construction process 🙂
Savings!
Depending on your situation and the supply chain, we may be able to pick up some favorable late-season discounts on treated lumber or other materials. You can either pocket these savings, or use them to go with a bigger deck, a more interesting design (slides? rock walls? lighting? a fire feature?), different colors, or accessories like a new grill or griddle.
Call Today To Get Started!
If you’re ready to build a fantastic outdoor home space in or near Grand Rapids, Rockford, Cascade, Caledonia, Plainfield, Kentwood, Byron Center, Jenison, Hudsonville, Zeeland, or elsewhere in West Michigan please contact us today.
At Amber Valley Construction we work hard to provide a hassle-free deckbuilding experience founded on fair and transparent pricing, outstanding craftsmanship, and excellent communication. From pressure-treated wood to composite decking, cedar decking, and other more exotic options, we are ready to give you the outdoor home experience you’ve been looking for.
Contact us now and let’s get building!