❄️ How to Winter-Proof Your Colorado Springs Deck (2025 Guide) We Build Stuff – Colorado Springs Deck Experts Published: November 4, 2025
Don’t Let Pikes Peak Snow Ruin Your $20k+ Investment
Colorado Springs winters hit hard: 18" snow dumps, 50 mph winds, -10°F nights. Your deck isn’t just furniture — it’s a $13k–$33k asset. Here’s exactly how to protect it (and when to call us before the first flake).
1. Clear Snow FAST – But NEVER With a Metal Shovel
DO DON’T
Plastic shovel or leaf blower (low setting) Metal shovel → gouges composite
Calcium chloride-free ice melt (safe for Trex) Rock salt → pitting & stains
2. Inspect Now – Catch Cracks Before Freeze-Thaw
Walk your deck this week and look for:
Loose screws → tighten with cordless driver
Popped boards → we fix free under 1-yr warranty
Railing wobble → fall waiting to happen
Text “INSPECT” to 719-237-8742 → we’ll send a free 5-point checklist PDF.
3. Seal Wood Decks (Composite = Zero Work)
Material Winter Prep
Composite (Trex-style)Clean with soap and water! 25-yr fade warranty → sleep easy
Wood Clean + seal with Messmer’s UV Plus before Nov 15
4. Cover or Don’t – The Truth About Tarps
Tarps trap moisture → wood rot city
Built-in roof (like our $22.5k covered decks) = best protection
Winter Build Bonus: Book by Dec 31 → 10% OFF any covered deck ($2,250 savings).
5. Furniture & Grill Storage (Save $500 in Repairs)
Item Winter Hack
Grill Cover + elevate off deck
Cushions Garage or Deck box (we build for $650)
Planters Empty + flip → no freeze-crack
⚡ Winter Build = Smart Money
Why clients choose us Nov–Feb:
10% OFF (ends Dec 31)
No spring waitlist (6-month backlog starts March)
Snow-proof engineering (40+ psf load standard)
2025 Colorado Springs Deck Cost & Buying Guide
It all begins with an idea.
Per Square Foot Pricing – Veteran-Owned Insights from We Build Stuff
Deck Type Materials + Labor Price Per Sq Ft
Basic Wood (Pressure-Treated Pine) $40 – $55 $45 avg
Better Wood (Cedar / Redwood) $55 – $75 $65 avg
Composite (Trex / Deckorators / TimberTech) $60 – $95 $82 avg
Luxury Composite + Hidden Fasteners $90 – $120 $105 avg
Includes: Footings, framing, decking, railings, stairs, permits, cleanup
Size Type Total Cost
12x16 (192 sq ft) Composite $15,744 – $18,240
16x20 (320 sq ft) Better Wood $20,800 – $24,000
10x12 (120 sq ft) Basic Wood $5,400 – $6,600
What Affects Price Per Square Foot?
Factor Cost Impact
Elevation & Frost Line +$5–$10/sq ft (deeper footings in CO)
Stairs +$300–$600 per step
Railings +$40–$80 per linear foot
Pergola / Cover +$25–$40/sq ft
LED Lighting +$8–$15/sq ft
Why Wood Costs So Much to Maintain in Colorado
Issue Annual Cost
Staining / Sealing $800–$1,200
Board Replacement (warping, rot) $300–$500
Power Washing $200–$300
Total per year $1,300–$2,000
Deck Building Timeline (Start to Finish)
Phase Duration
Design & Quote 1–3 days
Permits (PPRBD) 1–2 weeks
Construction 1–5 weeks
Final Inspection 1 day
Total: 2–7 weeks
Existing Deck Demo
Expect to pay roughly $8/sqft Demo and disposal fee for existing decks