6 Dos and Don’ts to Protect Your Deck This Winter
Photo by Toni Tan on Unsplash A properly sealed deck is your first—and best—defense against Colorado’s extreme winters. We recommend contacting DeckTec ASAP if you feel your deck’s current finish is not up to the task. Here are a few dos and don’ts to ensure your deck thrives this winter and is ready to go next spring. 1. Do Remove Planters and Excess Furniture Avoid unsightly marks and make room for easy shoveling by removing excess furniture from your deck. Be sure to add plastic foot covers to the pieces that remain. Cover your tables and chairs with vinyl covers[...]
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 was slated to begin on March 16, the day after the blizzard of 2020. As the snow piled up around his house, the client expected to hear from our lead that they would need to postpone. To his surprise, he found that DeckTec had anticipated the storm and made arrangements to clear a path through the feet of snow so that the job could start[...]
We Demand S’more!
Warm, gooey, crunchy s’mores are staples of camping trips and backyard BBQs stretching decades. Early recipes of the campfire treat first appeared in Boy and Girl Scout publications in the 1920s. Over time the unique blend of flavors has been incorporated into everything from pop tarts, ice cream, craft beer, even English muffins! Today, classic s’mores are having a bit of a pop-culture moment, spurred on by a renewed interest in getting outdoors. The combination of toasted marshmallow and chocolate smooshed between graham crackers is cherished not only for its simplicity but as a national comfort food designed to get[...]
The Best Time of the Year
Those who lament the lack of four full seasons in Colorado must not have a deck. If they were like you, they’d know that Colorado actually has five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall, and deck season. Guess what approaches? After a cold, snowy winter, historically wet spring, and brutally hot summer we’re now approaching the best time of the year in Colorado. Sure, fall in Colorado is stunning, but sandwiched between the heat and the first snowfall is a season officially sanctioned for Colorado’s outdoor living enthusiasts. When the air to deck wood ration become irresistible. When all of the[...]
Colorado’s Many Native Bees
While everything might be dry and brown down here on the Front Range, our state’s highest location may just now be reaching peak wildflower time. In Colorado, wildflowers often come in three phases and are dependent on moisture and elevation. August through October represents a final opportunity to revel in Colorful Colorado flowers before the white stuff starts flying once more. For many, it’s important to get up and see them before they’re gone, but chances are a variety of our native bee population will beat you there, busily buzzing through mountain meadows – pollinating the flowers in the process.[...]
