Your Deck is Thirsty Thanks to the Colorado Sun
Wood Deck Maintenance in Colorado: Restore Beauty, Protect Your Investment Colorado's abundant sunshine is one of the many reasons homeowners love spending time outdoors. But while those sunny days are perfect for relaxing on your deck, they can also be one of the biggest threats to its long-term beauty and durability. High-altitude UV exposure, dry air, snow, rain, and dramatic temperature swings can quickly dry out natural wood, causing it to fade, crack, splinter, and lose its rich color. Just as your home, vehicle, and landscaping require regular maintenance, your wood deck also needs professional care to remain beautiful and[...]
7 Reasons Why Savvy Homeowners Build Their Outdoor Living Addition “Off-Season”
Why Fall and Winter Are the Best Time to Build a Deck in Colorado Plan Ahead, Save Time, and Enjoy Your Outdoor Living Space Sooner Most Colorado homeowners begin thinking about a new deck, patio, or outdoor living space when the weather finally warms up. Unfortunately, that's exactly when everyone else starts planning too. The result? Longer wait times, busier contractors, slower permitting, and the possibility of missing another summer without the outdoor space you've always wanted. The homeowners who enjoy their new deck first are usually the ones who planned months earlier. At DeckTec Outdoor Designs, we've spent more[...]
How to Protect Your Deck from Planters
6 Tips for Protecting Your Deck From Damage Caused by Planters Planning for a summer staycation has led to increased interest in home gardening across the Front Range. For homeowners looking for an easy way to use their green thumbs or spruce up their outdoor living spaces, container gardens and planters are an especially popular choice. But a word of warning: those planters can end up damaging your deck if you aren’t careful. If standing water collects underneath them, it could cause stains, promote mildew and mold growth, and even end up rotting the wood in your deck. […]
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 July, works for the Skibinski family on so many levels (no pun intended). Architecturally, the deck connects the house to the pool, creating a sense of flow that the Westminster property lacked. Korrie, who works in education, now has a place to relax after work and as she put it, “just listen to the rain.” For the Skibinskis’ 13-year-old daughter, the deck is a peaceful,[...]
6 Reasons to Add a Sunroom or Protective Roof Cover
Transform Your Colorado Deck into a Year-Round Outdoor Living Space with a Custom Roof Cover or Sunroom Love Your Deck... But Wish You Could Enjoy It More? Your deck or paver patio may be one of your favorite places at home—until Colorado's intense sunshine, afternoon thunderstorms, or chilly evenings force you back inside. Many homeowners throughout Colorado discover they only use their outdoor living space a few months each year. A custom roof cover or sunroom changes that. At DeckTec Outdoor Designs, we've spent more than 35 years designing and building custom decks, roof covers, paver patios, pergolas, and[...]
