Tales from the Deckside
At DeckTec, we know that a deck is more than just a place to entertain guests. It’s an extension of your home, a place to relax, unwind, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. That’s why we take pride in designing, building and maintaining decks that are safe, durable, and beautiful. Not all decks are created equal. There are many poorly constructed decks out there, and they can be downright scary. Here are a few tales from the “deck” side: The truth is that most people don’t think about decks and outdoor living the way we do. For many,[...]
Dispelling the Deck Doldrums
Of the two most used rooms in the house, you look at your deck every day. Perhaps you start every day with a cup of coffee on your deck. Or maybe you only catch it on your periphery, gazing out the kitchen window while washing dishes.; Whatever the case, your deck is no different than the other parts of your home. You love it. It’s comfortable – it’s routine. Until it is boring. Suddenly, you realize it needs a change. Because while life is constantly evolving, stuff remains the same. Humans love a good routine, but we also crave what’s[...]
What to do About Hail Damage to Your Deck
I suspect you may have sustained hail damage from our recent series of spring storms. How do I know? Because I, too, got whacked by these spring storms. Hail can wreak havoc on your home, your deck included. Depending on the hail size and intensity of the storm, hail will pummel your deck floor and railings. The effect of hail stones on a deck damages the most visible areas of the deck, leaving your outdoor oasis visually displeasing and exposing the surfaces to more significant sun damage if not repaired. In extreme cases, hand railings and verticals are literally shredded,[...]
Introducing Deckorators!
Nothing about DeckTec is ordinary, so it makes sense that the composite decking product we choose to offer to clients goes beyond ordinary as well. Deckorators is a mineral-based composite decking product, produced by blending and stretching poly-propylene polymers (plastic) with calcium carbonite. The result of which creates a lightweight, incredibly strong deck product. Why Its worthy of DeckTec Clientele Strength – the strength to weight ratio is remarkably similar to real wood. So many composite decking solutions are so heavy that the deck framing must be reinforced to keep it from sagging beneath itself. Low Thermal Movement – For[...]
Making a Splash Since 1990
In 1991 I was an upstart deck designer, determined to create a new type of deck, not the boring, square platforms that were ubiquitous along the growing Front Range, but a customized and personal outdoor environment. My designs would incorporate multiple levels and different living areas to relax and entertain. They would blend the beauty of landscaping as much as providing a seamless outdoor continuation of the home. Above all, DeckTec decks would redefine outdoor living in Colorado. There was just one problem: no clients. With no clients to vouch for me, convincing homeowners to trust a drastically new way[...]
