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Beat the Heat: Time to Get Shady!

July 20th, 2017|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

There’s no contest – Mother Nature holds the trademark on the best backyard cooling system ever invented –a mature shade tree. But many of us on the Front Range, especially in new developments and out on the plains, may not have a backyard so well-endowed. So, what are some ways to keep friends and family cool during the dog days of summer? The good news is that you’ve got options, from the simplest to the most elaborate, for enjoying your DeckTec deck on even the sunniest, hottest days. Umbrellas These ubiquitous summer fixtures are either over-the-table or cantilevered –typically 8 to 11 feet in diameter with weighted bases. They can be positioned where you need them, and with bases weighing hundreds of pounds, moving them can be cumbersome but they can be easily retracted, rotated, and tilted. Trellises or Pergolas These freestanding, latticed arches covered in climbing or trailing plants [...]

Preparing for The Winter Season

October 7th, 2016|Blog, Deck Care & Repair, Decks & Backyard Features|

Prepare Like a Bear I think there is a lot to be learned from nature; as the great Albert Einstein said "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Fall is now upon us, with a change in colors, light, and air. In my opinion, this is one of the best times of the year for outdoor living. What do animals do during autumn? If you notice, they’re all busy preparing for winter. Many of them have distinct routines, but the one thing they all have in common is preparation. Squirrels come to mind, gathering and storing as much food as they can to last through winter. Other animals, like bears, eat extra food in order to store the energy as fat and then find or build a warm shelter to hibernate through the winter. Even the birds prepare by migrating as a flock to warmer climates [...]

6 Accessory Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Living Experience

August 9th, 2016|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features, Outdoor Living|

In order to transform your ordinary back yard into a personal getaway, you are going to need to add some accessories to compliment your beautiful custom deck or outdoor living space. Back in the day, folding tables with plastic chairs or picnic tables with uncomfortable benches were often the standard for outdoor living. Now people want their outdoor living space to be just as nice as their indoor living spaces. It’s all a matter of personal taste, but in the end, the options go as far as your imagination when it comes to designing your outdoor living room. Listed below are some ideas for ways you can use accessories to enhance your outdoor living experience! 1) Furniture is First Selecting furniture that meets your desires is truly an important step to creating a complete outdoor living space. Finding an appropriately sized dining set with chairs would be a great start! [...]

4 Ways Roof Additions Can Enhance Your Home and Outdoor Living Lifestyle

July 7th, 2016|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

Porch, deck, and patio roof additions today are nothing like the porch or patio covers you may remember or imagine on your grandparents’ home. In today’s marketplace, deck and patio roof additions are beautifully crafted with design in mind. These sophisticated and luxurious roofs are a beautiful extension of your home, making it look more spacious and upscale. For example, DeckTec’s roofs often feature the rich and substantial look of glulam beams, typically seen in modern churches and office buildings. 1. Control the Elements You built your deck for relaxation and entertainment in mind; however, adding a roof addition will greatly increase the amount of time and enjoyment you will be able to experience. No matter the weather, you will continue to enjoy your space in the heat of the summer or during an afternoon rain shower or thunderstorm. Increasingly popular infrared outdoor heaters can be integrated into the structure to take the chill out of the morning or evening air and [...]

Don’t Let the Weather Dictate Your Outdoor Experience

June 1st, 2016|Deck Design Tips & Trends, Decks & Backyard Features|

On Balance, Colorado’s climate is as wonderful as it is unpredictable. Warm days with scorching sun can give way to either light afternoon showers or heavy thunderstorms. It seems to me that the older homes of my parents’ and grandparents’ day had covered porches and patio covers as a standard. In my youth, I remember a lot of summer afternoons and evenings spent gathered relaxing, dining, and listening to ballgames in the comfort of these covered, protected outdoor spaces. Over the years, builders stopped building covered porches and deck and patio covers on homes to save on costs, which left homeowners limited in their outdoor living enjoyment. Today consumers are looking to expand their outdoor living experience by adding decks and patio roof additions. A great custom deck for your backyard space is a great start to creating your ideal outdoor living room. However, the roof addition is what will [...]