The tarp can extend from the house s eaves to a nearby fence to cover the patio.
Cover deck with tarp for winter.
W x 37 in.
Spread a tarp over the deck.
You should use a new tarp have a slope for drainage and make sure it is tight and secure.
As long as the tarp is lashed tightly so wind can t tear its grommets your patio shade will last at least one season.
Be prepared for winter written by doityourself staff.
One simple strategy for protecting your deck during the winter is to cover it with a non porous heavy tarp preferably the type of tarp that is used to cover and protect a pool in the winter.
A tarp on top of the deck prevents airflow.
While the other options give you long term solutions to covering a deck a tarp is a quick short term solution if you need to protect your deck from a severe rainfall or storm.
You will need to secure the tarp with multiple bungee cords or rope to ensure it doesn t fly off during high winds.
Most covers increase the durability of the deck and many also come with a warranty.
Using winter patio furniture covers will protect your outdoor investments from rain snow ice road salt debris and more.
Duck covers ultimate series patio furniture covers are designed to protect patio furniture from dust dirt.
These devices are installed over each individual plank of wood.
W patio chair cover fits patio chairs 36 in.
These covers are the ultimate because they are ideal for use in harsh weather and strong wind conditions.
This covering provides an added barrier between the wood and moisture.
The more wind you expect the more weight you need to ensure that the tarp doesn t fly.
D x 36 in.
D x 36 fits patio chairs 36 in.
On jul 01 2009.
It s a fun idea to cover your entire deck right.
If any leaks or drips get on the wood it takes longer to dry out in the winter when it s wet out in general.
Unfortunately while this may be easy a tarp can be detrimental to the health of your deck.
Simply lay the tarp over the wood and then anchor it down with bricks or weights.
Instead of creating a more permanent overhead structure secure outdoor fabric or a tarp to corner pillars.
Vancouver bc here so similar winters.
W x 37 in.
I have made temp tarp roofs over several work sites when building a deck in winter.
It s simple it covers everything and every time it snows you just pull the tarp and all the snow falls off.
You can still create a patio cover without spending a ton and renovating.
A tarp will prevent moisture and snow from seeping into the wood and reduce the possibility of warping over time.
Deck covers are designed to be installed over an existing deck to enhance and protect the deck.