Applying Stain in the Rain
Leads to many pains of the brain. As we break into the month of June, you and I both know that we can expect to see afternoon showers. Now, it's not the same as monsoon season, starting in July, but it still poses difficulties for our service department when trying to apply coats of stain. The stains we use are all oil based, and as our high school studies have taught us: oil and water do not mix. Due to these two elements not mixing, we cannot stain the deck it it's still wet; however, the reverse works in our[...]
Join us at the Colorado Garden and Home Show
It’s Time to Plan Your Outdoor Living Experience Along with your New Year’s resolutions, wouldn’t you agree that upgrading your deck and outdoor living area be a priority on your to-do list? January brings a fresh start, a clean slate, and is the traditional time of the year for planning, goal setting, and reflecting on the important milestones the New Year will bring. For some families there will be graduations, weddings, and family reunions this year. For many more, there will be birthday and holiday get togethers to enjoy. Don’t let Colorado’s unpredictable weather fool you. There are a lot[...]
It’s time to Fall Back!
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, you're probably thinking of putting the patio furniture away, raking the leaves, and preparing for a snug winter indoors. We'd like to remind you that Daylight Saving time ends this Sunday at 2 am. Turn your clocks back one hour when you head to bed Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of snooze time. Now is also the time to change the batteries in your smoke detector to keep your family safe in the event of a fire. Servicing your deck to clean and protect the wood against winter weather[...]
Want to save money on your electric bill?
For some homeowners, a nice deck is all that’s needed to enjoy outdoor living at its finest. This summer, however, has proven to us that this type of homeowner is becoming less prevalent. Brutal sun and heat, combined with sporadic rain storms, are driving people indoors, and air conditioning bills skyward. Everyone is searching for a solution to these issues and we here at DeckTec know that the solution is a roof cover. How can a roof addition lower monthly heating bills? Popular Deck with Roof Cover To understand the answer, we must first break the problem down[...]
The California Redwood Company Renews Partnership with Colorado Business
For Immediate Release The California Redwood Company Renews Partnership with Colorado Business Golden, CO - February 7, 2012 - Golden based DeckTec, Inc., was selected for the second consecutive year to be the Colorado affiliate for The California Redwood Company Heritage Partner Program. The Heritage Partner Program is designed to provide industry-leading marketing support to contractor partners. Eligible contractors must have a demonstrated history of supporting the Redwood product in the local market and commit to growing awareness and sales in the communities they serve. DeckTec, Inc. is a full service company and has been designing and building decks and[...]
