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 little sunshine on your DeckTec custom wood deck, but at some point – perhaps soon – the Colorado heat will attempt to chase you from your outdoor space. […]
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 outdoor living space in shape for a summer of enjoyment? Investing in your deck this summer will pay off well into the future. By keeping your deck well-maintained, in good repair, and regularly refinished, it will hold onto its value for many years to come. […]
6 Keys to Designing a Functional and Appealing Custom Deck
A deck addition can be a good investment toward the value of your home and the quality of your outdoor living. […]
A Deck Can Boost Your Home’s Value (If You Follow These Rules)
There are so many perks to building an outdoor living space for your home, it’s hard to know where to start! For starters, you get a relaxing home extension that will provide endless entertainment for friends and family. […]
Meet Our Hardy Hardwoods: Mahogany and Ipe
With decks such an important space in today’s homes, it makes sense for quality-conscious homeowners to seek out premium materials to enhance the appeal and durability of their outdoor living additions. Clients are rediscovering the unique qualities and value of certain tropical hardwoods like red balau mahogany and ipe (pronounced “ee-pay”). In addition to the rich, natural beauty, longevity and scratch resistance of these hardwoods, Colorado’s increasing frequency and severity of hail storms make ipe and mahogany great choices. There can be a lot of confusion about the names of these materials. Like cedar, pine and other types of wood,[...]
