Is your deck as safe as you think?
May is Deck Safety Month and an important time to think about your deck and how it affects the safety of your family and friends. The latest rounds of freeze and thaw, coupled with the predicted May showers are apt to contribute to structural issues in aging decks. Any deck 15 years or older is […]
May is Deck Safety Month and an important time to think about your deck and how it affects the safety of your family and friends. The latest rounds of freeze and thaw, coupled with the predicted May showers are apt to contribute to structural issues in aging decks. Any deck 15 years or older is subject to age and weathering problems, some not showing obvious signs of decay until an accident happens. Don’t become a victim of this notoriously unseen problem, have your deck inspected!
Warning signs:
As Denver’s recognized deck specialist since 1990, we recommend checking for these warning signs:
- Are joists, beams, or other structural pieces rotted or split?
- Are there loose screws or nails “popping” out?
- Does your deck have loose, warped or broken boards?
- Do your stairs shake when you use them?
- Are your rails and/or handrails firmly held in place? There should be little or no give when you push on them.
- Do you have white mildew on your boards?
- Is the overall condition of your deck affecting its usefulness or marketability in any way?
If you would like a more thorough list, here is a 10-point checklist from NADRA (the North American Deck and Rail Association). If you have these or any other concerns, call us today.
Don’t do it yourself
While many people think of a deck as the ideal do-it-yourself project; maintaining it for safety and beauty by a professional can save you money and hours of maintenance work, and most importantly, it will give you peace of mind.
Normally a full safety inspection would cost homeowners $79.99, however until the end of the month we’re slashing the price to $49.95 (applied to the balance of work). Click here and sign up today to schedule your safety inspection and enjoy the summer with the knowledge that you, your family, and friends are safe.
At DeckTec, our deck specialists are available to provide a professional look at the safety and condition of your deck. Our recommendations and an appropriate maintenance plan will keep your deck looking great and safe all year.
You look at your deck every day. Give it new life and restore the natural beauty by caring for the investment you made in your outdoor living room. Annual deck maintenance is like taking your car in for a tune-up; it gives you a chance to restore the surface to its original beauty while identifying potential hazards. Sign up today.
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My husband Matt and I [...] have moved away from the home where we had the beautiful deck and outdoor living space you created. We will forever remember fondly that beautiful deck, and the hard work you did during a very bad economic time to fix problems around the foundation of our home. Steve, Keith, and all of your workers were fabulous and we sent several of our friends your way with referrals. We are sure that your deck helped us get a wonderful offer on our home.
We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoy the decks DeckTec constructed at our home. Their use is a constant joy. We continually receive compliments on the design and quality of your work. We look forward to many years of use.
DeckTec are absolute pros. They just finished a big deck and roof cover project at my house. The total experience from working with Steve in Design and Sales, Keith in Project Management, and Charlie, Josh, and Hank in Construction was nothing but 6 star service. 100% on time and on budget with craftsmanship and quality. Skip the “Hammer and Nails” contractors and go with DeckTec if you want an “Outdoor Living Space”. Call these people – you will not be disappointed.
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the work Decktec completed refinishing my deck. It hasn’t looked this good since it was new sixteen years ago. Decktec was very professional, polite and willing to work with me to get the exact color of stain I wanted. I would recommend Decktec to anyone who wants a complete job from the great construction work starting the job, to its thorough cleanup. I’m happy my neighbor referred me to Decktec. You are the fourth company I’ve had refinish my deck and will now be the only company I use going forward.
