![]() Understanding why rain causes such a problem for decks and what needs to be done to prevent damage by rain can help when it comes to choosing a decking material. While most people can take shelter from the continuous fall of the rain, decks and outdoor structures don’t have that luxury. ![]() It goes without saying that the levels of precipitation out in the Pacific NW area are truly epic and downright depressing sometimes. We’ll be exploring what characteristics a deck needs to have to survive well in states like Washington and Oregon, and what is the best decking material for Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.įinding Materials That Will Survive Months of Rain Pacific Northwesterners want to take full advantage of the short dry period they have, so they need a deck that can survive months of rain, clean up easily, and ideally, look beautiful no matter what weather it experienced over the winter. However, wood decking in the Pacific NW isn’t always the best choice, and, looking for ways to give my clients more value, I’ve done a lot of experimenting with materials to find one that would allow my clients in places like Seattle and Portland to have a long-lasting, beautiful deck with very little regular maintenance. Since rain and humidity can be so punishing to a deck, my clients typically hire me to do lots of cleanup and maintenance during the drier seasons, in addition to deck installation. When it rains for nearly 9 months continuously, the dry respite of summer pulls everyone outdoors onto porches, decks, and patios. More than half of my career has been spent working in the Pacific Northwest.
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