Is your deck as safe as you think?
In August, right here in Colorado, four people were sent to the hospital from injuries caused by a collapsing outdoor deck. Any deck 15 years or older is subject to aging problems with some not showing obvious signs of decay until an accident happens. Don’t become a victim of this notoriously unseen problem. (Video Source: CBS 4 News, Denver) Warning signs As Denver's recognized deck specialist since 1990, we ask you to look for these items: Are joists, beams, or other structural pieces rotted or split? Do your stairs shake when you use them? Are rails poorly connected or[...]
Grimey Grill Clean Up
Are you ready for those steaks, hot dogs or other grill adventures? You may be, but how about your grill? Here are some annual cleaning tips we hope will help you enjoy your summer cooking faster: Before starting the spring clean of your grill, be sure to lay a drop cloth down. It will save you a lot of messy clean up. Turn off and disconnect any gas lines or propane hook-ups for safety while cleaning. Be sure to inspect your cooking grates. Over time they can become rusty or worn to the point of ruining the taste and safety[...]
Denver’s Home Show a Great Success
Spring has come to Denver in a blast of colors and excitement. The 52nd annual Colorado Home and Garden Show held from February 12 through February 20 was a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones, as approximately 55,000 people made their way through the 400,000 square feet of gardens, consumer displays and presentations for improving our lifestyles in and around the Denver metropolitan area. DeckTec was pleased to be a part of this great community outreach as we teamed up with the California Redwood Company to offer information and prizes to the hundreds of people who[...]
Haiti remains on our minds
One of the best parts of living in the United States is that we have enough to satisfy our own needs, and some left over to help others. Haiti's needs for construction materials have reached our DeckTec team and we were happy to help out. See our news video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gquA5SArrVM&w=640&h=385]
Outdoor Living Comes Inside…
Whether you're planning a small addition of pots and pans to your home this year, an expansive garden, or Outdoor Living area, the Colorado Home Show has everything you need under one roof! Watch how a local TV news station covers the subject, then come on down and see us at the Denver Convention Center this weekend. We look forward to seeing all our old friends & meeting new ones. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm3aT9AvwDk&w=640&h=385]
