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Is a Deck a Good Investment?

May 11th, 2016|Deck Design Tips & Trends, Life On Deck|

The best! In fact, for many years decks have been the highest returning home improvement investment you can make! Nothing increases marketability more than a unique quality outdoor living addition. Like a home itself, the true value of an outdoor living area cannot be measured simply in financial terms alone. Adding a custom deck, patio or roof addition to your home can increase its value. Especially in Colorado, value depends on location, views, space and more. As Colorado continues to gain popularity as a great place to live, homes with a quality outdoor space will have a selling advantage over a home with outdated or unfinished spaces, selling faster and at a higher price. Simply put, a deck is a great investment! Check out the annual Cost vs. Value Survey, which compares average costs for popular remodeling projects, and shows decks are the highest home improvement investment you can make. [...]

7 Stunning Outdoor Rooms Under $40,000

May 5th, 2016|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features, Life On Deck|

Whether it’s inside or out, there really is no big difference in how people use their space. They like to cook, eat, and relax with their favorite beverages possibly around or in front of a fireplace, watch and follow their favorite sports teams, and they like to entertain with friends and family. But instead of being surrounded by walls covered in tapestries or pictures, you’re looking at beautiful landscapes and extended views. Things just feel healthier and more relaxing when you’re outside enjoying the open air. As it grows in sophistication, outdoor living has become even more important to homeowners’ leisure lifestyle. In addition, outdoor living structures have become the highest returning home improvement investment you can make. Imagine creating a beautiful space to enjoy with friends and family while adding value to your home. Browse these beautiful custom DeckTec designs to get a sense of what we can do [...]

Inside Out: Defining The Outdoor Living Room

April 1st, 2016|Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

Here’s a little bit of a trick question for you: What’s the difference between an indoor and an outdoor living room? Answer: The walls! This may seem like an obvious answer, but there really is no big difference in what people do in their living spaces, whether they’re inside or out. They like to eat (barbecue), relax with their favorite beverages — possibly in front of or around a fireplace — and they like to entertain with friends and family. But instead of being surrounded by walls covered in tapestries or pictures, you’re looking at beautiful landscapes and extended views. Things just feel healthier and more relaxing when you’re outside enjoying the open air. Of course you can enjoy outdoor living on a nice deck or patio. However, to create a true outdoor living room you need to incorporate a deck or patio roof addition. Only then will you be [...]

Anticipating A New Deck

May 10th, 2014|Blog, Deck Project Highlights, Life On Deck|

Dear DeckTec Friends, I hope you don't mind my talking in first person today. Just wanted to tell you about the new deck the team at DeckTec is putting in for us. I am so excited! Spring is a great time for new beginnings, and so it is no wonder much of the work DeckTec does is ordered in February and March. Their maintenance and construction teams are in full swing by May and are likely to be busy right through Halloween. My deck started as an annual walk through with Vince. We checked out a few backyard projects, some walkways that need maintenance and the like. As we came around front I mentioned wistfully how nice it would be if my front entry could look as nice as the back, where five years ago, DeckTec built what has become a showpiece for our back yard; a roof-covered deck. For [...]