Every Month is Deck Safety Month®
May is Deck Safety Month®, but ensuring your loved ones’ wellbeing on your custom wood deck should be priority number one year-round. No deck is maintenance-free. The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) estimates that half of all decks in the United States need to be repaired or replaced. DeckTec reminds you to identify and address potential hazards to get the most out of your premier outdoor living space. […]
How to Make Your Deck Last a Lifetime
When you invest a lot of time and money into a beautiful, custom outdoor living space, you want to know it’s going to last a long time. Unfortunately, the elements that Mother Nature throws at us here in Colorado are more than some decks can handle. From 300 days of bright sunshine a year to deep winter snowfall and early summer hailstorms, there are a lot of natural elements for your outdoor living space to contend with. […]
Why You Need to Start Planning Your Summer Deck Project Now
Here in Colorado, winter is a wonder to behold. After a sunny day on the slopes, you can cozy up under a starry night by the fire. But as beautiful as winter is on the Front Range, that doesn’t mean we don’t dream of summer afternoons when we look outside, wishing for a warm evening to barbeque and enjoy drinks with our friends on the deck. […]
Beer Battered Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients Buttermilk Soak 3 c. buttermilk 2 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. black pepper 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 lbs. medium chicken wings, thighs & drumsticks Beer Batter 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. onion powder 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. black pepper 2 ¼ c. lager or pilsner beer Directions In large bowl mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Add chicken, turning to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours. In large bowl whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Whisk in beer, make thin batter. Drain chicken,[...]
A Room with a View: Relaxing on Deck with Jim & Susan Judge
When it comes to Jim and Susan Judge’s deck, third time’s the charm. The Judge’s first deck, which came with their Highlands Ranch home, was a poorly constructed “builder deck.” On their next deck, they tried the “Trek type stuff,” as they put it. “We saw the commercials on TV,” Jim said. “We figured it was low maintenance ha-ha.” While the composite deck didn’t splinter like the first deck, that second deck didn’t work out so well either. “The floorboards warped and there were screws popping up. I was afraid to have our grandkids running around out there, I was[...]
