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What’s the Occasion?

July 31st, 2012|Blog, Life On Deck|

“I can’t believe our little girl is getting married,” Donna said to her husband, Tom. “It seems like just yesterday, she was out here in this yard playing tea party with her friends.” Tom sighed. “Yes, and she wants to have the memory of a lifetime in this very spot. I never imagined that we’d be hosting a wedding in our own back yard. We’ll have to call DeckTec to do some remodeling on the deck they built for us 15 years ago. We’ll have to adjust the stairs a little over here, and add some lighting…” he began pointing to different areas of the yard, describing his vision on how to transform the outdoor environment into a romantic wedding venue. “We should have a fireplace installed over here, and a roof cover for shade. Don’t forget we should also have them freshen up the landscaping down on the lawn,” [...]

Why add a roof to the deck or patio?

December 12th, 2011|Blog, Decks & Backyard Features|

Popular Deck with Roof Cover Roof covers, while generally a hefty investment, are worth their price tag. Roofs will extend the homeowners' ability to enjoy outdoor living by as much as three months a year in Colorado. This is because the roof you add will provide shade and temperature relief in the summer, and will allow you to grill long into the winter months. Roofs will also provide protection from gentle spring rains, so you can still be outside, even with a light shower happening. Thinking about adding a roof? Read more on the advantages of installing a roof cover. If you're ready to get started, contact us for a free consultation.

Roof covers protect your deck in the winter

November 17th, 2011|Blog, Decks & Backyard Features|

Open gable roof cover in Highlands Ranch The days of summer and evening barbecues out on the deck have come and gone, but how are you planning to enjoy your deck this winter? At DeckTec, we believe that your deck can be enjoyed in all seasons. Looking out on the deck to see the grill covered in snow, it’s easy to want to stay indoors during the winter months. By adding a roof cover to your deck or patio, even Thanksgiving turkeys can have that fresh-off-the-grill flavor. Throw in an outdoor heater or fire pit, and suddenly, your outdoor living room is transformed into a space that can be enjoyed year-round. Roof covers are also an ideal way to protect the surface from snow and rain, which helps keeps annual maintenance costs down. In addition, so you won't have to run out and pull your furniture cushions in [...]

10 Ways a Deck or Patio Roof Addition Can Enhance Your Outdoor Living

April 14th, 2011|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

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 fishbowl, with neighbors on all sides and even above you. By adding some drop down blinds from the beams on the front or side, a roof addition can provide your needed privacy for your outdoor living enjoyment. Have privacy when you want it. Save Energy - A roof cover will reduce energy costs by providing shade in the summer. Instead of closing the windows and drapes against the summer sun, you can open them to fresh air and cooling breezes, reduce air conditioning needs and enjoy the view. A new roof can even provide the right exposure for solar panels so you can go "green" and add space at the same time. A Larger Home [...]

10 Ways a Deck or Patio Roof Addition Can Enhance Your Outdoor Living

April 12th, 2011|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

Part 1 of 2 You remember that classic concept of life on "Grandpa's porch"? The homestead usually had a wraparound porch covered with a nice roof to keep the rain off and provide shade for those warm summer afternoons of lemonade and lilac smells. At DeckTec we believe in the wonderful experience of living outdoors too. Here are the first five in our two part series covering other ways a roof addition can enhance your outdoor living experience. Create an Outdoor Room - Bring the indoors out. A roof creates the boundaries of your outdoor living space just like the walls and ceilings do inside your home. A large deck is just a big area without the definition of space a roof cover provides. Year-Round Protection - A roof cover will protect your deck from spring and summer showers and from having to shovel off winter snow. As UV rays [...]