Hot Gift Trends 2024
It all began when I was sixteen years old and my parents told me that I “had the unique ability to choose the perfect gifts” at Christmas. I’ve always loved outdoor living, and prefer it to the indoors to tell you the truth. Luxury additions and upgrades are on the rise, and designers and homeowners are approaching outdoor spaces with the same care as interior design. “I am seeing a big movement towards truly putting as much care and effort into the design of outdoor living spaces as indoor ones,” says Kathy Kuo of Kathy Kuo Home. “Creating an outdoor[...]
Our Little Secret: Interior Painting
Did you know that our DeckTec Deck Service teams didn’t start their careers restoring and refinishing exterior decks? In fact, when recruiting talent, we look for painters. More specifically, we look for ‘interior painters.’ Why interior painters? They are known for their meticulous attention to detail with an eye for even the smallest imperfections. Every stroke and finish inside a home must be flawless. We’ve found that this precision makes them ideal candidates for our team, so this is exactly what we look for when training them in our advanced exterior refinishing and staining techniques. In addition to finishing and[...]
Meet the DeckTec Team: Willy Gingrich
Project Support Manager - Start Date: 3/10/2022 Where were you born? I was born in the Caribbean on the island of Curaçao. What do you like to do on your days off? Either I mess around with my VW bug or I’m playing with RC Cars. What is a past trend that needs to come back? Needs to go away? I don’t know - I grew up in South America and it was a little different there! More manners - that’s what I would go with. Go away? None. What is your favorite part of working at DeckTec? I love[...]
News from DeckTec’s Top Designers: Endorsement of Paver Patios for CO Residents
Paver patios are the IDEAL solution for outdoor living spaces in Colorado, thanks to their modular nature. Did you know that concrete slab patios crack due to expansive soils found in the Font Range? Rather than heaving or cracking the way a concrete slab does, pavers are individually connected and are able to move freely. Even better, pavers are the closest thing there is to a ‘No Maintenance’ outdoor living floor - When an issue does appear, it’s quickly fixed by replacing damaged parts - Much like how Legos work. For comparison - Paver surfaces require even less upkeep than[...]
On Deck – Staying Ahead of the Curve
In 1990: The Simpsons first appeared on TV The first GPS for a car was introduced by Pioneer Apartheid was abolished by Nelson Mandela The 2 best-selling singles were: Elton John, Sacrifice & The Righteous Brothers, Unchained Mercy DeckTec started building incredible outdoor living spaces I believe most people’s perception of a deck is a somewhat generic square or rectangular platform off the back of a house - at least when I started DeckTec 35 years ago, that was the case. Having previously been employed in landscaping, sunrooms, and custom cedar homes, all of which featured elements of decks and[...]
