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[...]
Tackling Spring Stains on Your Deck
A well-kept deck is the heart of your outdoor living space, providing a place for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoying nature. However, it's not uncommon for natural wood and composite decks to accumulate stains over time, detracting from their appearance and causing damage if left unaddressed. Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor living environment and tackle tough stains. The key to any stain is to attack it quickly. Left to penetrate the deck surfaces will only complicate the solution. 1. Grill Drips Grilling and BBQs are time-honored deck pastimes but can lead to grease and food drips[...]
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:[...]
