It’s Getting Hot Out Here: Achieving a Year Round Backyard

Dek Tex | Cold weather patio design
It’s that leaf raking, football watching, doggy sweater wearing, pumpkin spicing time of year, and with it comes a word we haven’t uttered in months: “Brrrr.” While the temps can feel like a pause on outdoor life, it needn’t be with patio upgrades that suit your al fresco ways. Sling a scarf over those shoulders,
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Good, Better, Best: Knowing the Difference, and Budgeting Accordingly

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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 showroom by one’s cost and timeline expectations can deter
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5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Outdoor Space

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 happen. But making the decision to begin is the
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7 Questions for Your Potential Outdoor Builder

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 you time and money in the long run. With
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Start to Finish: What to Expect When You Build With DekTex

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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 our website to get an estimate. We will do
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Helical Piles at DekTex

Helical Piles DekTex Deck Footings
Helical Piles at DekTex 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 central steel shaft. Each helix
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May is Deck Safety Month

Deck Safety Month | NADRA | DekTex
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 past their useful life and need to be
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Select the Right Rail for Your Decking Masterpiece

Contemporary Rail | DekTex
At this point, you’re ready to put the finishing touches on your capped polymer or capped composite deck. That means it’s time to decide on the DIY deck railing option that best fits your budget and your design aesthetic. That means it’s time to decide on the DIY deck railing option that best fits your
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Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space With Deck Lighting Ideas

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When it comes to outdoor living spaces, nothing evokes a warm atmosphere and keeps the conversation going quite like outdoor lighting. Of your lighting options, permanent outdoor lighting installations are the most weather-ready and reliable. DekTex and TimberTech® lighting portfolio offer varied products for every mood, from softly glowing lighted island caps to visibility-enhancing riser
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Earthy Lakefront Lounge- Deck Design Ideas to Spark Your Imagination

Rustic charm deck | DekTex
Incredible outdoor living space is about more than just the right decking materials. A backyard escape should also tell a story through design — and invite you to become lost in the narrative. To get your creative juices flowing, DekTex has together fresh deck design ideas. Keep reading to get inspired and learn how to
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