Deck Design Tips & Trends
3 Cool Reasons to Add a Roof Cover to Your Deck or Patio
Does the sweltering sun or unpredictable weather limit your ability to enjoy your backyard? Decks are more than a shared space for the table and grill. They are cool outdoor rooms that tie your home to the[...]
After Dark: Deck Lighting to Maximize the Deck Season
As soon as the sun sets behind the Rockies, your deck transforms. Sunlight recedes, shadows stretch across the area: where once your view was broad, space seems confined, yet intimate. There is nothing like a[...]
How to Make Your Old Deck Look Young Again
If your deck has seen better days, this might finally be the year you commit to giving it a facelift. After all, 2020 is officially the year of the staycation, so why not get your[...]
How to Make Your Deck Last a Lifetime
When you invest a lot of time and money into a beautiful, custom outdoor living space, you want to know it’s going to last a long time. Unfortunately, the elements that Mother Nature throws at[...]
Deck Care & Repair
Your Deck is Thirsty Thanks to the Colorado Sun
Colorado has, like, 400 days of sunshine a year. Right? We’re unsure this statement is backed by science — or math — but let’s agree that Colorado is sunny. And what do all Coloradoans know?[...]
How to Make Your Old Deck Look Young Again
If your deck has seen better days, this might finally be the year you commit to giving it a facelift. After all, 2020 is officially the year of the staycation, so why not get your[...]
Every Month is Deck Safety Month®
May is Deck Safety Month®, but 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[...]
How to Make Your Deck Last a Lifetime
When you invest a lot of time and money into a beautiful, custom outdoor living space, you want to know it’s going to last a long time. Unfortunately, the elements that Mother Nature throws at[...]
Decktec News & Updates
Hello, NOCO! Meet the DeckTec Team: Scott Fowler
Big news for outdoor living fans up North! For more than 30 years, DeckTec Outdoor Designs, Inc. has been serving the Front Range. And now we’re thrilled to have Scott Fowler, DeckTec’s man on the[...]
DeckTec’s Picture This: Customer Deck Photo Contest
DeckTec has been creating one-of-a-kind Colorado outdoor living experiences with custom decks, patios, and roof covers for 30 years. For almost that long, Founder and Owner, Steve Sparhawk, has taken particular pride in capturing these[...]
Every Month is Deck Safety Month®
May is Deck Safety Month®, but 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[...]
The Year of The Staycation: What Are You Waiting For?
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: There’s never been a better time for a staycation. […]
Outdoor Living
News Flash: Farmers say Winter will be Cold
Much like the kids returning to school, few things signal the changing of seasons like the headlines garnered by the Farmers Almanac’s long-term winter forecast. Local news outlets report on the Almanac’s predictions for winter[...]
Hard to Beat Hardscape… but Why Choose?
We’re known for our natural wood decks However, decks aren’t the only way DeckTec creates stunning outdoor living environments. One aspect of our work that has increased in demand is our paver patio designs. For[...]
Can DeckTec Build in the Snow?
Photo by Damian McCoig on Unsplash I recently received some feedback from a client. He shared his experience of our team assigned to build a back patio deck for him this past spring. The build[...]
Timeless Decks
DeckTec is proud of our all-natural wood decks. Each one has a story and has crafted your stories for over 30 years. That’s right! A quarter-century! They hardly look it. With consistent care, your deck[...]
Deck Project Highlights
A Room with a View: Relaxing on Deck with Jim & Susan Judge
When it comes to Jim and Susan Judge’s deck, third time’s the charm. The Judge’s first deck, which came with their Highlands Ranch home, was a poorly constructed “builder deck.” On their next deck, they[...]
Ann & Paul Sims: Windsor’s Winter Wonder Deck
When Ann and Paul Sims moved from Loveland to Windsor in April, choosing DeckTec to create and build a winterized deck for their new home was a no-brainer. “This is our third project with DeckTec.”[...]
Client Interviews: The Skibinski Family
Friends and family say that Mike and Korrie’s DeckTec deck has turned the already-beautiful Skibinski home into a luxury resort. But it’s not just about impressing others. The split-level Mahogany deck, which was completed in[...]
Gary Gansar Loves His DeckTec Deck
When your adult children start hosting their parties on your newly-built backyard deck, you know you’ve done something right. “I’ve got four grown kids, and they have their parties over here now,” Gary Gansar said,[...]
Garden & Lawn Care
Harvest Abundance? Give It Away!
Have you ever been hungry, really hungry? Have you ever wondered where your next meal might come from or if it will come at all? According to a report from the United States Department of[...]
A Snake In The Grass May Not Be A Bad Thing
Even the words we use to describe one of nature's most misunderstood animals are enough to give you the creeps—slithery, slimy, sneaky, and poisonous—snakes! And summertime in Colorado is when you're likely to have a[...]
Composting: Dirt Easy and Great Rewards
Anyone who gardens for more than a year or two has heard of composting. Some may even have dabbled in it with varying degrees of success. If you've ever been curious about this green thumb[...]
Getting All Abuzz About Bees
In 2006 a new phenomenon in beekeeping hit the news. Both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers saw dramatic losses of bees in their apiaries, also known as beehives. This problem became known as CCD, or colony[...]
Outdoor Recipes
Deck Worthy Recipes: Grilled Jerk Chicken
Nothing says dinner "On Deck" like grilled jerk chicken! Try this deck worthy recipe this weekend. Grilled Jerk Chicken Serves 8 JERK MARINADE 3 scallions, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 small onion, chopped[...]
Little Brother John’s Jalapeno BBQ Sauce
Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and nothing says barbecue like BBQ Sauce! Try this BBQ sauce as your next backyard event, courtesy of John Sparhawk! Ingredients 2-4 Jalapeno peppers, minced 1½ c. ketchup 1½[...]
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Burgers
The unofficial start of summer is here, try these delicious stuffed burgers at your next backyard party! Yields: 4 Ingredients 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. shredded mozzarella 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1/2[...]
Time to Plant Sweet Berries and Fragrant Herbs
Berries and herbs tend to grow slowly, and because of our short growing season here, are best cultivated from starts, which are available now at garden centers, farmers markets, supermarkets and hardware stores. If you[...]
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My husband Matt and I […] have moved away from the home where we had the beautiful deck and outdoor living space you created. We will forever remember fondly that beautiful deck, and the hard work you did during a very bad economic time to fix problems around the foundation of our home. Steve, Keith, and all of your workers were fabulous and we sent several of our friends your way with referrals. We are sure that your deck helped us get a wonderful offer on our home.
We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoy the decks DeckTec constructed at our home. Their use is a constant joy. We continually receive compliments on the design and quality of your work. We look forward to many years of use.
DeckTec are absolute pros. They just finished a big deck and roof cover project at my house. The total experience from working with Steve in Design and Sales, Keith in Project Management, and Charlie, Josh, and Hank in Construction was nothing but 6 star service. 100% on time and on budget with craftsmanship and quality. Skip the “Hammer and Nails” contractors and go with DeckTec if you want an “Outdoor Living Space”. Call these people – you will not be disappointed.
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work Decktec completed refinishing my deck. It hasn’t looked this good since it was new sixteen years ago. Decktec was very professional, polite and willing to work with me to get the exact color of stain I wanted. I would recommend Decktec to anyone who wants a complete job from the great construction work starting the job, to its thorough cleanup. I’m happy my neighbor referred me to Decktec. You are the fourth company I’ve had refinish my deck and will now be the only company I use going forward.