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How To Repair Hail Damage On Your Wood Deck

July 22nd, 2020|Deck Care & Repair|

When it comes to protecting your deck, one of the biggest enemies here in Colorado is hail. Colorado ranks number two in the nation for hail damage claims. And if you’ve lived here long, you know Colorado sees its fair share of surprise spring and summer hail storms! In fact, our state gets around 300 hail storms every year, the most destructive which happen around June. Colorado has recorded hailstones the size of grapefruits in the past. You don’t want to get hit by one of those, that’s for sure. And you don’t want your deck getting chipped and damaged by hail, either. While real wood is the best decking material, it can still suffer damage in a serious hailstorm. Hail can leave pockmarks in your wood deck, resulting in chipping and fraying on the surface of your deck. Hail can also break through the stain on your deck, breaking [...]

Responding to Hail Damage

June 12th, 2017|Blog, Deck Care & Repair|

According to DeckTec repair and restoration specialist Vince Stover, it’s only when you file a claim that you find out how good your insurance company actually is – this is when the rubber hits the road. Contact your agent with questions about your coverage before the next storm hits, and be sure to patch any policy holes. What you want as a DeckTec homeowner is to have your investment fully restored to its pre-storm condition. DeckTec does not use subcontractors. We create high-quality, unique custom decks, and our craftsmen are the only ones qualified to repair them. It’s your right as a policy holder to decide who performs your deck restoration. Be aware that a substandard restoration can VOID your DeckTec warranty – and no one wants to see this happen, least of all us. You may get resistance or conflicting information from your insurance company or roofer, but rest [...]

Wood Deck Maintenance: Is Your Deck In Need of Some Love?

March 5th, 2017|Deck Care & Repair|

It’s time to start thinking about deck maintenance so you’re ready for a full season of outdoor living enjoyment. Colorado’s climate is very extreme with the high altitude, dryness, tons of sun, and moisture. Every time it rains, snows, and the wind blows your deck gets covered with dust, grit, and dirt. It’s that dust and grit that ultimately breaks down the finish when walked on and ground in. Signs of a deck in despair (or need of repair) DeckTec Refinishing teams are experts at bringing dirty, dingy, and dry decks back to looking like new. If you have concerns about your deck or notice any of the below issues. Give us a call, we can assess and prescribe a solution for your deck. Visible dust, dirt, pollen, or other build up Moisture absorbs into the wood, rather than beading up Visible raw spots in high traffic areas Dark stains [...]

DeckTec’s Second “Season”

August 30th, 2014|Deck Design Tips & Trends, DeckTec News & Updates, Outdoor Living|

It's hard to imagine that the wonderful summer weather we've been experiencing will soon come to an end. This year, particularly, homeowners have been grateful for drought relief with plenty of rain and cooler temperatures than the last few summers have shown. So, as surely as the seasons change in Colorado, it's time to enjoy that one last fling of Labor day, then return kids to school and make summer vacations a fond memory away. With this in mind, it may be tempting to think that all the outdoor fun is over. But at DeckTec, we celebrate this time of year, because it marks the beginning of our "second season"—a deck building and maintenance time that runs from September through the end of the year. We're committed to being a part of your community all year round, and have the construction and maintenance teams ready for your new dreams and [...]

Say “Hello” to our new tool!

June 8th, 2013|Blog, DeckTec News & Updates|

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."