May is Deck Safety Month
May is Deck Safety Month Ensuring your loved ones’ wellbeing on your custom wood deck should be priority number one year-round. No deck is maintenance-free. The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) estimates that half of all decks in the United States need to be repaired or replaced. DeckTec reminds you to identify and address potential hazards to get the most out of your premier outdoor living space. Here's what they have to say: Split or decaying wood: Check several different areas of the deck to be sure the wood is still sound. This includes the ledger board (where[...]
Grand Outdoor Living Transformation in fort Collins, CO
A New Deck Designed for Better Outdoor Living in Fort Collins Building Beyond the Original: Every great outdoor space begins with a realization: what exists today no longer supports the way you want to live. In Fort Collins, Colorado, that realization centered around an undersized, aging deck that no longer matched the home’s potential. While the property already featured an existing roof cover, the deck beneath it had become a limitation rather than an asset. Its size restricted functionality, its design failed to maximize the space, and it lacked the features needed to support modern outdoor living. The homeowners[...]
Grand Outdoor Living Transformation in Severance, CO
A Grand Outdoor Living Transformation in Severance, Colorado Renovation Without Starting Over: A deck should feel like an extension of the home—not an afterthought. Yet many homeowners eventually discover that their existing outdoor space no longer reflects the way they want to live. What once served its purpose may now feel disconnected, outdated, or limited in both comfort and functionality. The natural assumption is often that the only solution is complete replacement. But in many cases, the smartest path forward is not demolition—it is transformation. That was the opportunity presented in Severance, Colorado, where an aging multi-level deck system[...]
From “Just a Roof” to a True Outdoor Room
How a Roof Addition Becomes the Most Loved Space in Your Home You step outside onto your deck with every intention of enjoying it, and within minutes something pushes you back inside. Maybe it’s the harsh Colorado sun, a sudden gust of wind, or that unpredictable shift in temperature that makes it just uncomfortable enough to leave. The reality is, even beautiful outdoor living spaces often go underused—because they aren’t protected. That’s when thoughtful deck design stops being about surface-level aesthetics and starts becoming something much more valuable. With the right deck plan, a roof addition transforms from “just a[...]
Stunning Mahogany Deck Redesign in Lakewood, Colorado
DeckTec completed this spectacular second-story deck redesign for a stunning home near the Bear Creek Golf Club in Lakewood, Colorado, marking more than 23 years of collaboration with the homeowner. The deck, crafted from rich Red Balau Mahogany hardwood, provides ample space for dining, relaxing and entertaining and has custom features and design elements throughout that enhance the home’s functionality and visual appeal. A Teak stain gives the decking a rich golden hue that the Colorado sun accentuates, and a custom railing incorporating a combination of wood, glass and fortress panels surrounds the deck, enhancing safety and aesthetics. Low-voltage lighting[...]
