Revitalize Your Outdoor Oasis: Why Spring Deck Maintenance is Essential
So long, April! You tease of spring with all of your wet, soggy weather. These May flowers had better be LIT! Now is the time to get out and revel in the sunshine! And what better way to embrace the season than by stepping onto your beloved wood deck? But before you kick back with a refreshing beverage and soak up the sun, ask yourself: Is your deck ready for the season ahead? Assessing Your Deck’s Condition: First things first, let’s evaluate the state of your deck. Here are some telltale signs that it’s time for a bit of TLC:[...]
Roof Covers and The Bare Necessities of Backyard Living
Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities, old mother nature’s recipes That bring the bare necessities of life Call me crazy, but I feel like ol’ Baloo the Bear would be right at home on a DeckTec deck. Don’t you? DeckTec is more than just about deck living. We’re passionate about providing you with a space where you can forget about your worries and troubles, thanks to our custom roof covers that offer unparalleled protection and comfort. In our own jungle, we all have essential, or[...]
Meet the DeckTec Team: Xavier McGee-VanDenburgh
Engineering & Estimating - Options Specialist Where were you born? Denver, Colorado What do you like to do on your days off? A typical day off is full of reading, drawing, and enjoying the outdoors with local wildlife in my neighborhood near Bailey. Whenever I’m in the city I go to local art shops, cafes, and I go crazy for good food! I also love making architectural models as well as gunpla and other scale model kits. What is a past trend that needs to come back? Needs to go away? We need to bring back colorful and bold designs,[...]
Dark Sky Deck Lighting: The Secret to Supreme Summer Outdoor Comfort
The dishes are done, the kids are in bed, and now it's time to slip into your comfy deck chair to relax and enjoy a beverage by the fire pit. There's just one problem. That darn light! Your neighbor's flood light keeps going on every time the slightest movement occurs, blasting you with a beam of bright light. How unpleasant! There are few things we love more in Colorado than sitting outdoors at night. This is particularly true in the summer when nighttime provides a bit of respite from the intense Colorado heat. The problem is that even away from[...]
Deck Decluttering and Buy Nothing For Maximum Outdoor Comfort
What does a set of golf clubs, some old batteries, and a freshly picked smoked turkey carcass have to do with spring cleaning? They're the spoils of one of the biggest trends in spring cleaning since the KonMari Method. This spring, two emerging trends are gaining traction among those seeking a minimalist lifestyle and sustainable consumption habits: Buy Nothing Groups on Facebook and the Buy Nothing Year challenge. As you clean off your porches and prepare for an epic deck season, let's examine the two trends and see how organizing can improve outdoor comfort and build community. Buy Nothing Groups:[...]
