DeckTec Outdoor Designs

We’re excited to announce a new tool in our communications tool-belt at DeckTec. The 2013 spring season has been filled with wet weather and an outstanding response to our Early Bird service offer. We are always looking for ways to improve our customer service, and hope this simple solution will improve communication during your service. Our expert finishing crews are now leaving a sticky note on either your front or patio door after they complete one of the stages of service. We’re hoping to keep you better informed about the status of your project, always with the best result in mind.

Our new service manager Jill said, “Seeing these come in was like Christmas! I look forward to keeping our customers up-to-date and continuing the fantastic year we’ve been having.”

Leads to many pains of the brain.

As we break into the month of June, you and I both know that we can expect to see afternoon showers. Now, it’s not the same as monsoon season, starting in July, but it still poses difficulties for our service department when trying to apply coats of stain. The stains we use are all oil based, and as our high school studies have taught us: oil and water do not mix.

Due to these two elements not mixing, we cannot stain the deck it it’s still wet; however, the reverse works in our favor. Thanks to our process, if the stain is applied prior to the rain falling it will stay on the deck, repel the water, and not wash away. To compensate for the rain, our crews will be working in the afternoon to prepare decks for their new coat in the morning.

Our schedule is always filling, so if you haven’t scheduled your annual maintenance, do so today!

May is Deck Safety Month and an important time to think about your deck and how it affects the safety of your family and friends. The latest rounds of freeze and thaw, coupled with the predicted May showers are apt to contribute to structural issues in aging decks. Any deck 15 years or older is subject to age and weathering problems, some not showing obvious signs of decay until an accident happens. Don’t become a victim of this notoriously unseen problem, have your deck inspected!

 

Warning signs:

As Denver’s recognized deck specialist since 1990, we recommend checking for these warning signs:

• Are joists, beams, or other structural pieces rotted or split?
• Are there loose screws or nails “popping” out?
• Does your deck have loose, warped or broken boards?
• Do your stairs shake when you use them?
• Are your rails and/or handrails firmly held in place? There should be little or no give when you push on them.
• Do you have white mildew on your boards?
• Is the overall condition of your deck affecting its usefulness or marketability in any way?

If you would like a more thorough list, here is a 10-point checklist from NADRA (the North American Deck and Rail Association). If you have these or any other concerns, call us today.

Don’t do it yourself

While many people think of a deck as the ideal do-it-yourself project; maintaining it for safety and beauty by a professional can save you money and hours of maintenance work, and most importantly, it will give you peace of mind.

Normally a full safety inspection would cost homeowners $79.99, however until the end of the month we’re slashing the price to $49.95 (applied to the balance of work). Click here and sign up today to schedule your safety inspection and enjoy the summer with the knowledge that you, your family, and friends are safe.

At DeckTec, our deck specialists are available to provide a professional look at the safety and condition of your deck. Our recommendations and an appropriate maintenance plan will keep your deck looking great and safe all year.

You look at your deck every day. Give it new life and restore the natural beauty by caring for the investment you made in your outdoor living room. Annual deck maintenance is like taking your car in for a tune-up; it gives you a chance to restore the surface to its original beauty while identifying potential hazards. Sign up today.

It’s Time to Plan Your Outdoor Living Experience

Along with your New Year’s resolutions, wouldn’t you agree that upgrading your deck and outdoor living area be a priority on your to-do list? January brings a fresh start, a clean slate, and is the traditional time of the year for planning, goal setting, and reflecting on the important milestones the New Year will bring. For some families there will be graduations, weddings, and family reunions this year. For many more, there will be birthday and holiday get togethers to enjoy.

Don’t let Colorado’s unpredictable weather fool you.  There are a lot of great times and entertainment opportunities to be had year-round in our great state. Early spring weather and the arrival of summer rarely match with the calendar’s dates. Will you be ready to barbeque, entertain, and relax on your deck or outdoor living area when Mother Nature invites?  Be prepared, you backyard is calling.

Meet You at the Colorado Garden and Home Show, Feb. 9^th – 17^th

Cold weather may limit outdoor activities, but it can’t prevent you from experiencing the warmth and beauty of custom gardens, water features, and outdoor living in a climate controlled environment at the 54th Annual Colorado Garden and Home Show is sure to be a pleasant break from winter.

There are tons of home improvement ideas, and lots of large and small products to learn about.  And the flowers – each year more than $100,000 of plants and trees are grown specifically for this event.

Find us at booth #117

For the 23^rd consecutive year, DeckTec will be displaying our innovative outdoor living projects and ideas. Experienced designers, deck construction experts, and renovation specialists will be on hand. We’ll inspire, educate, and assist you in expanding your outdoor living experience. Together we’ll create a relaxing and appealing retreat out your backdoor.

You don’t want to miss this event. Whether you’re in the planning stages or actively searching, we’ll help you with an expanded outdoor living addition. Act now to get a full season of enjoyment from your new deck, patio, or addition. We’ll see you at the show!

At DeckTec, it’s more than a deck… It’s an experience.

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, you’re probably thinking of putting the patio furniture away, raking the leaves, and preparing for a snug winter indoors. We’d like to remind you that Daylight Saving time ends this Sunday at 2 am. Turn your clocks back one hour when you head to bed Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of snooze time.

Now is also the time to change the batteries in your smoke detector to keep your family safe in the event of a fire.

Servicing your deck to clean and protect the wood against winter weather is the most important treatment you can do to extend the life of your deck. Heavy rains and brutal sun are especially rough on decks in the summer. However, it is winter weather that is the biggest threat to the life of your deck. Winter moisture sitting on the deck penetrates older raw wood and freezes causing small and normal cracks to expand.

It’s not too late to schedule this important maintenance. If you haven’t done it already, give us a call at 303.277.1550 to schedule your deck maintenance. We’ll help you protect this important asset to your home.

Thinking your deck needs more than just a cleaning and sealing to protect it from the snow? Now is the best time of the year to start on that roof cover addition you’ve been considering.

We wish you all the best in outdoor living enjoyment this season!