Category Winter Weather

Designing for an All-Season Outdoor Room | Roof Structures & Remote Spaces

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There’s a version of your backyard you’re probably not using yet. Not because the space isn’t there — chances are there’s a deck or patio you’ve improved over the years, maybe furniture you’re proud of, maybe a grill setup that sees real action from May through September. The gap isn’t the space itself. It’s October, […]

How do Retractable Awnings Handle Rain, Snow and Storms?

View from beneath an extended retractable awning

  The retractable outdoor awning has proved to be a great way to provide shelter, usability, and beauty for the outdoor patio or deck. While sun and extreme temperatures often limit the use of your outdoor spaces, a retractable awning provides the shade, shelter and temperature control necessary to add many comfortable and enjoyable hours in the outdoors with friends and family. Perhaps best of all, […]

Getting The Most Out Of Your Sunroom This Winter

Enclosed outdoor room with a stone fireplace, TV and lounge seating

Adding a sunroom to any home is a popular construction request due to its versatility. A sunroom is just how it sounds: a room that gets a lot of sun. Mostly constructed out of large windows, this room gives you the feeling of being among nature while remaining protected from the elements. If you’re lucky […]

Will Heavy Snow Damage Your Montgomery County Deck?

Deck stairs with a landing and black railing

We knew it couldn’t last forever. Sooner or later, this mild winter would give way to the heavy snows we’ve become accustomed to in the Montgomery County area. As any local knows, blizzards mean cabin fever, dangerous road conditions, and sometimes physical injuries from strenuous shoveling. All of that aside, how does such a heavy […]

How to Prep Your Montgomery County Patio for Winter Weather

Retractable awning extended over an elevated deck

As fall comes to a close and we near the holiday season, retreating indoors is a natural response. But just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean you have to give up using your Montgomery County patio. With a few alterations, you can prepare your space for the winter months so you can continue to […]