Deck Design Tips & Trends
Why Design Matters
DeckTec, featured on Home Decor & Ideas, Fall 2011 Design influences just about every buying decision you make. Aesthetics, function, what 'made of, how it’s made, cost, even the long-term value … these [...]
5 reasons to start building your dream deck in the fall
Deck with Roof Cover in Castle Rock As the colors turn and the temperature drops, you're probably thinking of putting the patio furniture away, raking the leaves, and preparing for a snug winter [...]
Which stain color should I choose?
When it comes to choosing stain colors for your deck, the options are plentiful. At DeckTec, we primarily use Superdeck® Transparent Stain. Superdeck Stains To get an idea of what Superdeck® Transparent Stain [...]
10 Ways a Deck or Patio Roof Addition Can Enhance Your Outdoor Living
Part 2 of 2 Here is the second in our series covering other ways a roof addition can enhance your outdoor living experience. Privacy Matters - Some backyards make you feel like you're in a [...]
Decktec News & Updates
Client of The Month: Bob Meddles
Have you had enough? Enough of idiots circling the parking lot for 20 minutes to get that space right up front before heading to their aerobics class? Enough of morons pulling crazy stunts and then [...]
Featured Vendor: Marina Pool, Spa & Patio
In 1979, mother-daughter duo Peg and Margaret Mangieri founded Marina Pool, Spa & Patio and began selling pools and accessories from their garage. Since that time, they’ve expanded to offer a full range of patio [...]
Meet the Team: Josh Wriedt
All the way back in 2004, Josh started at DeckTec as a project support assistant and has climbed the ranks up to project lead, a role in which he manages construction crews and does carpentry [...]
DeckTec Has Upgraded Their Service Systems!
DeckTec Outdoor Designs continues to grow as a company, and with that growth comes improvements for our customers. With an increase in demands for quality, custom wood decks come the requirements for us to meet [...]
Outdoor Living
A Good Book On Deck
It's official—summer is here! Kids are finishing the school year, our days grow longer, and thoughts of getting outside capture our imaginations. Wouldn't it be nice to take a mini-vacation every day? You can, and [...]
10 Great Ways to Vacation Near Home This Year
Is there something the rest of the world knows about Colorado that we don't? Nearly sixty million people visit our state each year to enjoy the weather, mountains, and other great attractions we have to [...]
The Hidden Health Benefits of Winter Outside
As temperatures dance around the bottom of our thermometers this winter, you may want nothing more than to crawl inside under a blanket and forget about going outdoors. You may want to wait until the [...]
Protect Your Pets This Winter
Pets add so much fun and love in our lives that it is no wonder we have as much as 164 million furry friends throughout homes in the United States.* But as winter's cold and [...]
Outdoor Recipes
Korean Beef Kebabs
Ingredients 1/3 Cup White Wine 1/3 Cup Sugar 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce 2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed 1 Asian Pear, Grated 2 Scallions, Thinly Sliced Short Ribs, Thinly Sliced Directions Mix everything [...]
Why Does Beer Go So Well with BBQ?
It’s that time of year: Coloradans from Durango to Sterling are saying “good riddance” to the season’s last snows and heading outside to fire up their grills. No doubt we’ll be washing down all of [...]
Deck-Worthy Delicacies Irish Soda Bread
Ingredients 3 ½ Cups of Flour 1 Cup Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Baking Powder 2 Eggs 1/3 Cup Butter 1 Cup Milk ¾ Cups Raisins Directions Soak raisins for a few minutes to [...]
Deck-worthy Dinners – Grandma Sparhawk’s Marinated Pork Loin
A great recipe is something to be treasured, and this one is no exception. You'll love this simple, easy to prepare family recipe from Grandma Sparhawk. I prefer this fresh off the grill, but it's [...]