Have you ever wondered on a cold winter night if it was possible to add the deck of your summer dreams in time for a warm weather barbecue? Do you have a home you want to sell or rent, but need to repair significantly? Scared that you’ll have to wait out the cold and rain before you can make progress?

Nearly Anything is Possible

The reality of winter remodeling in this region of the mid-Atlantic is that nearly everything is possible no matter what the time of year happens to be, as long as an expert is driving the process. Additions to existing homes, including those like enclosed sunrooms, are framed, finished, and equipped with climate controls all before the “envelope” of the house is pierced and the door is punched through.

New Home Construction Any Time of Year

You can even start new construction in what many consider “off months”. Far from being prohibitive, we actually often recommend that owners begin a custom build in winter. Framing materials are temperature and environmentally sensitive. Especially during the first year, they twist, breathe and contract as degrees rise and drop and humidity levels fluctuate. When you begin building in winter, the frame of your home will usually be complete in spring. Hot weather can then dry it out in summer and by the time fall comes it’s done all of the twisting it’s going to do.

By starting a building winter you can avoid a plethora of common first-year complications arising from the natural curing process of your framing materials.

Using Good Sense

Some remodels are certainly less invasive than others, and there are a limited number of projects that are so temperature sensitive that they may require more careful timing. For example, external painting isn’t generally appropriate in the dead of winter, but Sherwin-Williams duration paints do allow exterior painting down to 38-degrees. If outdoor paint is necessary to accomplish your winter renovation goals, there may be a way. Full weeks of freezing temperatures are rare in this part of Virginia, so consult an experienced, professional builder if your remodel or construction plans involve the coldest months of the year.

When it comes to coping with weather during your building or remodeling, success equals adapting to and planning for current and potential conditions. The best chance you have at success is to hire an expert versed in the necessary preparation and materials. If you have questions about your own project, contact JH Fisher Construction, Inc. today.