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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Guided by the Light: Three Ways to Enrich Your Outdoor Space
Wednesday, 24 February 2021
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 waiting patiently through grueling winters is that we soak
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Ask the Expert! Your Burning Questions Answered
Tuesday, 26 January 2021
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 mind at ease and prepare you for what lies
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Helical Piles: A Helluva Solution
Tuesday, 05 January 2021
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 the dead of winter, might be even more appealing
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Top 5 Backyard Trends for 2021
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
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, and with good reason. 1. Putting the Fun in
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5 Things to Consider When Designing Your Outdoor Space
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
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
Tuesday, 11 August 2020
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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Helical Piles at DekTex
Thursday, 28 May 2020
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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Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space With Deck Lighting Ideas
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
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
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
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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