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Emily Smith

How to prepare decking for winter: experts share their guidance to ensure your deck survives the season

picture of person sweeping up autumn leaves from a decking with dustpan and brush.

As summer draws to a close, you'll want to get outside and prep your garden for the wet months ahead before it actually starts raining. One job that should be high on your list is preparing decking for winter.

While you may have already cleaned your decking thoroughly in the early spring, ready to sit outside, there are several maintenance jobs to do before winter. The wet, stormy weather can be quite damaging, so it's a good idea to protect your garden and deck from heavy rain.

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