Summer Deck To-Dos
After a winter with a few banger storms and the wettest spring since the 1940s, we have finally arrived in summer, AKA the start of deck season! We know you’ve got plenty of BBQs and happy hours planned, but don’t forget to use your deck to the fullest. Use this handy deck to-do list to live your best deck life this summer. Gardening Gardening is a great activity to enjoy both on and off your deck. Potted plants add beauty and depth to your outdoor environment and blend your home with nature even more. Container gardening allows for portability and[...]
How to Protect Your Deck from the Sun
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[...]
How To Repair Hail Damage On Your Wood Deck
When it comes to protecting your deck, one of the biggest enemies here in Colorado is hail. Colorado ranks number two in the nation for hail damage claims. And if you’ve lived here long, you know Colorado sees its fair share of surprise spring and summer hail storms! In fact, our state gets around 300 hail storms every year, the most destructive which happen around June. Colorado has recorded hailstones the size of grapefruits in the past. You don’t want to get hit by one of those, that’s for sure. And you don’t want your deck getting chipped and damaged[...]
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? Wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water. We get parched up here at altitude, and that goes for our outdoor living spaces too. Is your wood deck thirsty? If so, it’s time to refresh the deck. […]
The Legend of Andycorn aka Eloté (Mexican Street Corn)
I first prepared eloté for my buddies at my bachelor party five years ago. One of my groomsmen had never had it before and loved it, but he couldn’t remember the name. A few weeks later, I got a text asking for the directions to make “Andycorn,” and the legend was born. […]
