Decking & Outdoor Construction Blog
A Warm Deck is a Cozy Deck
Here are 3 things you need to know and 5 options to consider More and more people are using their decks year-round, and with good reason—it’s a great place to spend your time. How is this possible here in the Centennial State? Luckily, there are several viable options...
Winter is Coming…Is Your Deck Ready?
If you are a Game of Thrones fan, you know the ominous, oft-repeated warning that winter is coming. That’s fiction, but for a wood or composite deck, it holds true that winter is indeed an ominous force. Winter is harsh on both wood and composite decks, so as a deck...
What legal nuances do I need to keep in mind when building a new deck?
For many homeowners, building a new deck and enhancing their outdoor living space is exciting. To avoid legal problems, you should do your due diligence before starting work or even making plans. Keep reading to learn how to make your deck safe and legal.Jeff...
Installing Fascia on your Backyard Deck
You’ve probably heard the term “fascia,” but you may or may not know what it means or what purpose it serves on your deck. Fascia is a finishing board that is installed around the perimeter of your deck. Your deck could probably survive without fascia, but it offers...
Standard Deck to Custom Deck: Here’s How to Take it up a Notch
Are you looking for ways to transform your backyard? Do you want to create an area where your family and friends can enjoy time together? Have you considered sprucing up your living space but are unsure of where to begin? Start with a custom deck! A deck is the...
What are your tips for DIY builders who want to build a floating deck for the first time?
Ready to DIY a floating deck? Decks done wrong can be costly, ugly, and even dangerous. We care that your outdoor space is as beautiful as it safe, so we queried deck gurus everywhere for suggestions and advice on how you can avoid common mistakes and build the...
The 5 Best Reasons to Screen Your Deck
It’s a late summer afternoon. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and it feels wrong to stay indoors. So instead of reading your book or catching a quick nap on the couch, you decide to utilize your wonderfully accessible deck. Just as you are getting...
Why Outdoor Kitchens Are Not Just for Concrete Patios Anymore
You have a wood deck, and now you'd like to put in an outdoor kitchen, but your designer tells you that it's going to be difficult. And she's more than likely correct in her assessment. Kitchens and wood or composite decks are often mutually exclusive, as wood is,...
What are the different ways to integrate screws into a deck’s design? How do I hide them if they do not suit the deck’s aesthetics?
Screws are integral to the structure and stability of your deck, but unfortunately, they don’t always look that great. What can you do to better incorporate them into the overall aesthetic of your outdoor space? Our readers shared a few ideas on how to deal with those...
Repair or Replace? What to Do When Moisture Attacks Your Deck Posts
Somewhere in prepping for fall, football, and back-to-school shopping, it's good to remember that your deck needs a check-up, too. It has served you all summer long, playing host to your BBQs and parties. Now, as you get ready for what's sure to be several months of...
Tips for securing privacy in a pergola?
Your backyard pergola is perfect – cozy, serene, and spa-like … until you open your eyes to see the neighbor’s five-year-old staring back at you from the patio next door. Ok, it’s time for a little privacy. Here are some ideas from our outdoor oasis afficionados:...
The 7 Most Horrible Things You Can Do to Your Deck
Usually, this blog is all about the great things you can do to improve your deck space, like tricking it out with fantastic lighting or vibey furniture. As one of Denver’s premier custom deck builders, we want to help you find the best ways to build, add to, clean,...