Living in the Midwest, we all can agree we are rewarded for our punishing winters with perfect summers. We are graced with the longest, most sunshiny days, under ideal temperatures, and if we are so fortunate, on a deck built to entertain. However our covenant for
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Bringing in outside expertise for home improvements is bound to come with questions and doubts, fears and uncertainty. We compiled all of your most frequently asked questions and went right to the source, straight to your DEKTEX advocate and designer, Olivia. Allow her to set your
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We typically think of spring and summer as peak season for outdoor space improvements. Many of our clients can sometimes feel inspired to move forward with projects given the brutal conditions we face in the Midwest. But progressing with your new decking during fall, and even
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What a grand escape our backyard space can be, with greater options than ever with which to fantasize and customize. Creating an enclave free from the burdens of the world is always the goal, but the following trends are dominating conversations with the DekTex design team,
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Quite understandably, the primary roadblock to taking the grand leap into a deck build or upgrade relates to budget. In our experience however, the resistance is not the actual expense, so much as the uncertainty. Fear of sticker-shock, or of being laughed right out of the
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All of us have stared out our back window, daydreaming about what could be. We have imagined more life enjoyed outside, in a destination more inviting, more accommodating, more functional than in its current state. Inevitably those fantasies take root and it’s time to make them
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Improving your outdoor living experience requires a little bit of imagination, a lot of organization, and 100% confidence in those executing your vision. It’s difficult though to know when hiring your team who is going to serve your needs best, and who will end up costing
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Congratulations on your decision to upgrade your outdoor living space! At DekTex, we understand the idea of bringing your vision to life can seem overwhelming. Fortunately through years of experience and excellence, we have streamlined your build into a clear 10-step process: First, consider your budget. visit
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DekTex has been using helical piles for years in our deck construction. This is the most efficient way to install deck footings for your outdoor living space. What is a Helical Pile? A helical pile consists of at least one helix-shaped steel bearing plate attached to a
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As families from all over the world are spending more time together, they will be looking to get outdoors and make use of their space. With more than 60 million decks in the U.S. (50m residential and 10m commercial), it is estimated that 30 million decks are
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