Extend Your Living Space to the Great Outdoors
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
We may not live in Florida, California or any other locale with year-round nice temperatures, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take advantage of the outdoor space you do have. At DekTex, we specialize in the art of building docks, decks and other extensions of outdoor and indoor living spaces so that when the sun
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6 Reasons to Fall in Love with PVC Decking
Thursday, 29 February 2024
With innovations in decking come advances in material and capability, but also a host of confusion. “Composite” seems to have become a catch-all term for non-natural wood decking, despite the multitude of options available to us. Composite and even Vinyl are legitimate terms tossed around, but PVC decking is the medium we get excited about,
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Looking to build your deck this spring? Start your project now.
Sunday, 04 February 2024
You might be thinking, “building a deck with the ground still partially frozen? That’s crazy!” But with the technology of Helical Piles and the expertise of our build team, we get to work building a deck that will be ready for entertaining just as the trees start to bud! Here’s how to make it happen.
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Lean on Me: Your Guide to Deck Railing
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
They aren’t just required by law vis a vis just about every elevated deck structure for the general health and safety of your family. No, sir or ma’am, railings are also fun. I can feel your skepticism, so stay with me here. Not only do railings significantly lessen the chances of a life altering fall,
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An Autumnal Guide to Your Patio in 3 Easy Steps
Monday, 12 September 2022
Many of us look to cooler temps to snuggle up indoors, but many more of us cling to our patios for dear life. Luckily the backyard need not fall dormant simply because the hydrangeas are. As summer wanes, read on for fall patio inspiration to extend your al fresco enjoyment well into your first overnight
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Hide in Style: A Privacy Screen How-To
Thursday, 28 July 2022
Let’s talk neighbors. I’ll keep my voice down so they don’t hear us, don’t worry. Because sure, they’re great when you need to borrow a socket wrench, but sometimes you don’t need every firepit chit chat or two-piece suntan session observed by ol’ Randy next door. We have solutions for you, and privacy can be
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Building a New Patio
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Those blue skies are calling, but your backyard consists of a stack of seat height cinderblocks and a bedsheet draped between two ladders. A stiff breeze rolls through and your bedsheet sun shade is gone with the wind. Friend, it’s time to build your patio. You don’t know where to start and we get that.
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5 Considerations When Building a Patio
Friday, 20 May 2022
Breathe in…breathe out. Smell that? That’s cut grass and grilled meats, summer’s eau de parfum. And while we are all excited to pop outside with a glass of something frosty, this is also the time of year we’re reminded what our outdoor spaces are lacking. Before you call DekTex for your personal patio estimate, here
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Your Business Needs a Pergola. Here’s Why.
Friday, 22 April 2022
It’s a new era for the businesses we run and frequent, one that demands agility and versatility. Restaurants and bars have learned to add patio seating to accommodate safe social distancing. Schools and daycares have taken full advantage of open air recreation and education. As many enterprises move outdoors, they have leaned on commercial pergolas
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Looking Up: Update and Upgrade with a Pergola
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Your patio isn’t simply a backyard addendum, it’s supplemental living space. The family pet practically lives there, a glass of wine by the firepit beats a fireplace every time, and your kids would rather take lunch outside over the formal dining room any day of the week. Think of it as a rumpus room with
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