Control the Elements to Maximize Your Outdoor Living
Colorado weather is unpredictable. As Coloradoans, we have learned to be dubious of the forecast and adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Colorado weather is part of our identity, a badge of honor, and the reason you keep a winter coat in your car all of the time. The same forethought you have while enjoying golf or biking also applies to your outdoor living. A wide-open deck plan makes for a great place to entertain, but what do deck owners do when the sun starts beating down or that 5 percent chance of showers turns into a downpour? You might not[...]
How to Protect Your Deck from the Sun
A beautiful custom wood deck is an investment that pays for itself in two ways: through the decades of enjoyment it provides, and through the value it adds to your home. Making your deck last a lifetime starts with high quality, all-natural wood products like we use here at DeckTec. It fairs far better than composite decking, especially here in Colorado, where the elements can be harsh. The sun is a particularly intense in our state, and 300 days of high altitude sunshine a year will do a number on any deck — even if it’s made with the best decking[...]
3 Cool Reasons to Add a Roof Cover to Your Deck or Patio
Does the sweltering sun or unpredictable weather limit your ability to enjoy your backyard? Decks are more than a shared space for the table and grill. They are cool outdoor rooms that tie your home to the beauty of the outdoors. Your patio or deck should be a place for friends and family to relax without worrying about Mother Nature. […]
Common Sense Deck Care for Winter Weather
A common question we get from new wood deck owners is whether shoveling their deck is needed and if it will damage it or not. Shoveling can damage your wood deck — but it doesn’t have to if you use precautions and common sense. […]
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[...]
