A beautiful custom wood deck is an investment that pays for itself in two ways: through the decades of enjoyment it provides, and through the value it adds to your home.
Making your deck last a lifetime starts with high quality, all-natural wood products like we use here at DeckTec. It fairs far better than composite decking, especially here in Colorado, where the elements can be harsh.
The sun is a particularly intense in our state, and 300 days of high altitude sunshine a year will do a number on any deck — even if it’s made with the best decking material in the world.
At DeckTec Outdoor Designs, our Colorado deck builders don’t just set it and forget. We’re here to help you maintain your deck’s natural beauty for decades to come.
In each phase of your deck’s life, from concept and creation to upgrades and maintenance, there are ways you can ensure that your deck is protected from the sun’s harsh rays. Here are our 3 tips to make your deck last a lifetime in the Colorado sun.
1. Design Around the Sun
If you’re lucky enough to be planning a new deck project with DeckTec, you have the opportunity to customize your deck’s design to minimize exposure to the sun.
Depending on the location of your home in relation to where the sun shines in the sky, your deck can be oriented in such a way that keeps it shaded as much as possible throughout the day.
We can also add various dividers, walls, and privacy barriers that double as shading elements to increase protection from the sun. And don’t forget the value of a strategically-planted tree for shade and comfort!
2. Add a Deck Roof Addition
Whether you’re building a new deck or have a deck that’s years old, it’s never a bad time to add a custom roof addition to your outdoor living space.
A deck roof will protect most of your deck from the sun’s rays and help decrease the temperature 20%, but it will also prove powerful in any type of weather — rain, hail, snow, and ice are all kept at bay with a roof. Plus, it makes your deck much more usable — you can relax with a glass of wine on a rainy day, or read outside under the cool shade of the roof.
You can even install drop shades and a ceiling fan to cool down your deck. In the winter, a well-placed outdoor heater will be much more effective with a deck roof to help keep your outdoor living room comfortable by providing a radiant heat that warms you, not the air.
If a roof addition is outside of your budget, you can always consider an custom wood arbor or pergola, both of which we design and build here at DeckTec Outdoor Designs.
3. Restore and Refresh Your Deck
All wood decks will eventually lose some of their deep natural colors to the sun’s UV rays and heat here in Colorado. Shade and roof protection will slow the process down, but sooner or later you’ll want to have DeckTec’s professional restoration experts restore and refinish your deck.
When it’s time to bring the wow factor back to your deck, we’ll apply a fresh coat of weatherproofing finish, and then refinish with a fresh coat of stain, which is designed to protect your deck’s natural wood from the harshest of the sun’s rays.
A deck needs regular maintenance, just like your lawn or car. By getting your DeckTec creation professionally refinished regularly, you can keep it looking as beautiful as the day it was built. It will also ensure your deck maintains its value over many years, increasing the marketability of your home if you ever decide to sell.
Ready for an Outdoor Living Upgrade?
All three of the solutions provided are services we offer at DeckTec Outdoor Solutions. Maybe you’re ready for a brand new deck. Perhaps your old wood deck just needs some TLC. Or is it finally time to add that custom roof addition you’ve been dreaming of?
Wherever you are in your outdoor living journey, we’re ready to join you and take your deck from bleak to chic.
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