Which stain color should I choose?
When it comes to choosing stain colors for your deck, the options are plentiful. At DeckTec, we primarily use Behr's. To get an idea of what our stains will look like on your deck, take a look at the gallery on our refinishing page, here we have examples of decks that we have done. Behr's Behr Bordeaux T106 Behr Cedar T146 Behr Cordovan Brown ST104 Behr Dark Walnut RS06 Behr Padre Brown ST105 Behr Valise T123 Is your deck dry, dingy or faded? Get your deck looking like new again! Click here to get started.
10 Ways a Deck or Patio Roof Addition Can Enhance Your Outdoor Living
Part 2 of 2 Here is the second in our series covering other ways a roof addition can enhance your outdoor living experience. Privacy Matters - Some backyards make you feel like you're in a fishbowl, with neighbors on all sides and even above you. By adding some drop down blinds from the beams on the front or side, a roof addition can provide your needed privacy for your outdoor living enjoyment. Have privacy when you want it. Save Energy - A roof cover will reduce energy costs by providing shade in the summer. Instead of closing the windows and[...]
10 Ways a Deck or Patio Roof Addition Can Enhance Your Outdoor Living
Part 1 of 2 You remember that classic concept of life on "Grandpa's porch"? The homestead usually had a wraparound porch covered with a nice roof to keep the rain off and provide shade for those warm summer afternoons of lemonade and lilac smells. At DeckTec we believe in the wonderful experience of living outdoors too. Here are the first five in our two part series covering other ways a roof addition can enhance your outdoor living experience. Create an Outdoor Room - Bring the indoors out. A roof creates the boundaries of your outdoor living space just like the[...]
Now That the Snow is Gone…
Now that the snow is gone and the weather warms up, it's time to clean out and spruce up the house and yard. The same is true for maintaining your deck. Whether you have a beautiful natural wood finish or a composite deck, our experts can help. Every situation is unique due to the variety of use, age, construction and other factors. However, here are the four main ways to care for your wooden deck: Leave it alone - If you have a well built Redwood, Cedar or hardwood outdoor structure, doing nothing is a choice to allow your deck[...]
Time to Spruce Up Your Deck
Now is a great time to take an early spring walk outside and see what needs to be done to keep your deck in great shape for the summer season. According to the North American Deck & Railing Association Consumer Safety Checklist, here are a few specific things to look for: Look at your wood - are there split, checked or rotted pieces of wood? They'll need to be replaced. Loose or corroded fasteners like screws and nails will need to be addressed. Railings and banisters need to be secure - try pushing on yours to make sure of this.[...]
