Keep warm on your deck this winter with these strategies!
Are you looking to make your backyard deck an entertaining spot this winter? While the weather can get truly chilly in Maryland, your deck doesn’t have to be too frigid for you. There are more ways to warm a backyard deck than you think, and we’ll get into seven ideas right here.
Patio Heaters
Patio heaters are the tried and true devices for warming the air in specific spots outdoors, whether for residential or for commercial premises. Patio heaters can be freestanding, mounted to a wall or ceiling, or tabletop. They can be truly effective in radiating heat and warming up the people in that area.
Fire Pit
If you want to gather around a nice open fire on your deck, you can! However, be sure to follow all the safety guidelines. Do not place the fire pit too close to the house, do not light it on a windy day, place a fire pit safety mat underneath it, and keep a fire extinguisher close by. When you practice good safety habits, you can safely enjoy a fire pit on your deck.
Outdoor Fireplace
An outdoor fireplace is a luxurious addition to any backyard deck. It can be one or double-sided, built into your home’s exterior wall, adjacent to it, or freestanding. An outdoor fireplace will make at least one part of your deck feel like a cozy outdoor living room.
Heated Seats
Another way to warm a backyard deck is to warm up the people themselves with heated patio furniture. You can find heated patio chairs, sofas, and benches online and likely in your local home improvement stores.
Heated Outdoor Mats and Deck Systems
Did you know it’s possible to install an underfloor deck heating system? These deck deicing systems mainly are present to keep your deck ice and snow-free, which is great for colder climates. You can also use heated outdoor mats for your deck and walkways on Maryland’s iciest days.
Curtains and Enclosed Areas
Perhaps your whole deck doesn’t have be warmed up, or maybe you might use more than one strategy to warm your deck. If you have a pergola, pagoda, or gazebo, insulating it with heavy outdoor curtains and using a patio heater will help keep the area warm.
Warm Drinks
Even the chilliest of gatherings can be made brighter with hot drinks. There’s coffee, tea, spiced cider, wassail, and hot chocolate to enjoy this holiday season!
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