
Gone are the days of heavy lifting about 100 full shovels of heavy, wet snow over the deck railing and onto the ground below. Not only is that incredibly time-consuming, it’s a back-breaking, shoulder-knotting experience that any New Englander—no matter how much they love the snow—wouldn’t care to volunteer for.
But somebody’s got to do it! Or, you could take notes from the New Englander below:
Appropriately titled “How to build a deck in New England,” this fella shows us the easy way to get snow off the deck. Via a hinged deck railing gate that allows one to simply push the snow off the deck in an effortless manner. Think of it as a magic door for your railing. While we haven’t had 6+ inches of snow in almost 3 years, the typical New England Nor’easters do warrant proper snow removal, so this is a wise way to build deck railing for any home in New England, or area with abundant snowfall.
Why do you need to clear snow off the deck?
You don’t need to remove snow if it’s just a light dusting. but if there are towering inches of snow on your deck, there are many reasons it should be removed. The weight of the snow could collapse the deck over time and at least bow the floorboards. The melted snow can also pool around your foundation and cause water damage to lower levels like the basement.