Stunning Mahogany Deck Redesign in Lakewood, Colorado
DeckTec completed this spectacular second-story deck redesign for a stunning home near the Bear Creek Golf Club in Lakewood, Colorado, marking more than 23 years of collaboration with the homeowner. The deck, crafted from rich Red Balau Mahogany hardwood, provides ample space for dining, relaxing and entertaining and has custom features and design elements throughout that enhance the home’s functionality and visual appeal. Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil in Honey Teak gives the decking a rich golden hue that the Colorado sun accentuates, and a custom railing incorporating a combination of wood, glass and fortress panels surrounds the deck, enhancing safety[...]
The Ultimate Outdoor Retreat: This Littleton, Colorado Stone Patio Features a Hot Tub, Grill, Pergola & Firepit
Designed and supplied by DeckTec in Littleton, Colorado, this outdoor oasis includes a patio deck, a pergola and plenty of upgrades and serves as a versatile, serene space to relax, entertain and enjoy the great outdoors. Spanning 340 square feet, the hardscaped patio design features durable, low-maintenance pavers and a 148-square-foot pergola sits overhead, providing shade and shelter while adding to the backyard’s charm. The deck features a wide range of useful additions and customizations, from a built-in bench that creates a comfortable seating area to an outdoor patio fireplace that creates a warm, cozy ambiance perfect for cooler evenings.[...]
Gary Gansar Loves His DeckTec Deck
When your adult children start hosting their parties on your newly-built backyard deck, you know you’ve done something right. “I’ve got four grown kids, and they have their parties over here now,” Gary Gansar said, referring to his 817 square-foot mahogany DeckTec deck that was completed in May. Maybe it’s the great music, with separate upper and lower deck controls for the Sonos sound system, the television designed specifically for the outdoors, or the cozy indoor comforts brought outside. “DeckTec installed a fairly large pergola that we’ve suspended a swing from, people get a lot of use and enjoyment out[...]
Beat the Heat: Time to Get Shady!
There’s no contest – Mother Nature holds the trademark on the best backyard cooling system ever invented –a mature shade tree. But many of us on the Front Range, especially in new developments and out on the plains, may not have a backyard so well-endowed. So, what are some ways to keep friends and family cool during the dog days of summer? The good news is that you’ve got options, from the simplest to the most elaborate, for enjoying your DeckTec deck on even the sunniest, hottest days. Umbrellas These ubiquitous summer fixtures are either over-the-table or cantilevered –typically 8[...]
Deck or Patio? What’s best for you?
One of the most often asked questions over the years has been: “What’s better, a deck or a patio?” The truth is, a lot of that is determined by the site and the elevation that the house is set at. After that’s first considered, for the homes that are relatively close to the ground, where both are viable options, my answer is simple. Better than a deck or a patio, is a deck AND a patio. You can have too much of anything. Just as you can have too much grass, rock, or concrete, you can also have too much[...]
