FAQ's Archives - DeckTec Outdoor Designs

Responding to Hail Damage

June 12th, 2017|Blog, Deck Care & Repair|

According to DeckTec repair and restoration specialist Vince Stover, it’s only when you file a claim that you find out how good your insurance company actually is – this is when the rubber hits the road. Contact your agent with questions about your coverage before the next storm hits, and be sure to patch any policy holes. What you want as a DeckTec homeowner is to have your investment fully restored to its pre-storm condition. DeckTec does not use subcontractors. We create high-quality, unique custom decks, and our craftsmen are the only ones qualified to repair them. It’s your right as a policy holder to decide who performs your deck restoration. Be aware that a substandard restoration can VOID your DeckTec warranty – and no one wants to see this happen, least of all us. You may get resistance or conflicting information from your insurance company or roofer, but rest [...]

What is the Best Material for a Deck?

May 13th, 2016|Deck Design Tips & Trends, Life On Deck|

From the beginning of time, wood has been used to build everything from boats to homes. History has shown that wood has the capability to stand the test of time, and a deck made from naturally stable and insect-resistant material, like redwood, cedar, and mahogany, does, too. Don’t be deceived - compared to plastic decking, wood wins out in every category. It not only withstands weather and ware, but it is also friendly to the environment and your budget. Building with redwood, our preferred decking material, fits right in with living green too! Redwood makes it easy to be green without sacrificing quality or elegance. Redwood is renewable and recyclable, and cleaner to produce than composites or plastics. Another fantastic material that is being used more and more on our projects is mahogany. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but a well maintained mahogany stands the test of time and [...]

Is a Deck a Good Investment?

May 11th, 2016|Deck Design Tips & Trends, Life On Deck|

The best! In fact, for many years decks have been the highest returning home improvement investment you can make! Nothing increases marketability more than a unique quality outdoor living addition. Like a home itself, the true value of an outdoor living area cannot be measured simply in financial terms alone. Adding a custom deck, patio or roof addition to your home can increase its value. Especially in Colorado, value depends on location, views, space and more. As Colorado continues to gain popularity as a great place to live, homes with a quality outdoor space will have a selling advantage over a home with outdated or unfinished spaces, selling faster and at a higher price. Simply put, a deck is a great investment! Check out the annual Cost vs. Value Survey, which compares average costs for popular remodeling projects, and shows decks are the highest home improvement investment you can make. [...]

Forever Living with California Redwoods

October 25th, 2014|Blog, Deck Design Tips & Trends, DeckTec News & Updates, Outdoor Living|

As a member of the DeckTec community you have, no doubt, heard about our love affair with California redwood. This wood is strong, long-lasting, bug and disease resistant, and one of the finest building products ever discovered. And chances are if you have a DeckTec deck, you have it right under foot. But is redwood's existence going to be there when I need a new deck? We don't tend to talk in terms of the wood's natural state, unless there is something in the news that might affect either the quality or the price of the great wood we use. Lately, the drought in California has been frequently mentioned on television and in magazine articles, so we thought we'd check in with the California Redwood Company (a subsidiary to the Green Diamond Resource Company) to see if there is cause for concern. Gary Rynearson, Manager of Forest Policy and Communications, [...]

Applying Stain in the Rain

May 29th, 2013|Blog, Deck Care & Repair, Decks & Backyard Features|

Leads to many pains of the brain. Image © photographyblogger.net As we break into the month of June, you and I both know that we can expect to see afternoon showers. Now, it's not the same as monsoon season, starting in July, but it still poses difficulties for our service department when trying to apply coats of stain. The stains we use are all oil based, and as our high school studies have taught us: oil and water do not mix. Due to these two elements not mixing, we cannot stain the deck it it's still wet; however, the reverse works in our favor. Thanks to our process, if the stain is applied prior to the rain falling it will stay on the deck, repel the water, and not wash away. To compensate for the rain, our crews will be working in the afternoon to prepare decks for [...]

FAQ’s

Responding to Hail Damage

What is the Best Material for a Deck?

Is a Deck a Good Investment?

Forever Living with California Redwoods

Applying Stain in the Rain