Deck Building & Repair Blog
Rectangular: This is the most common deck system. There are countless applications for rectangular including Denver concrete patios, sundecks and tiered systems. Rectangular decks are also the easiest to construct. Octagonal: Octagonal Decks are great for barbecue areas, beach decks, as well as a hot tub deck. These decks are a great addition to […]
Knowing when your deck needs to be repaired is a critical aspect of home upkeep. After the wear and tear of the winter, spring and fall your deck may be noticeably in need of attention. Having to withstand the elements throughout the year can leave homeowners with big decisions to make once the summertime comes […]
Plywood is one of the most frequently used materials in both commercial and residential areas. Plywood is known for serving as an alternative to individual boards. This type of decking consists of thin sheets of wood that are glued together for the purpose of creating a thicker sheet. The plywood decking gets placed above the […]
Take a second to imagine your dream backyard. When you think about that dream backyard does it include a colorful garden? Maybe it includes a well-constructed deck that coordinates with your home’s exterior. No matter what it entails, O’Leary and Sons is one of the most reliable contractors in Colorado Springs. The professionals on staff […]
With the summer months approaching, cleaning & treating your deck is becoming a bigger priority for homeowners. Obviously once the weather gets warmer, you’ll be spending countless summer nights with friends and family on the deck. With that in mind, you’ll certainly want to give it some TLC to make up for all the damage […]
Composite decking means that your deck is made from a combination if different materials, mostly being plastic and wood. The ingredients are processed in a way that makes the material look just like wood. Composite decking is considered environmentally friendly considering the fact that they often use recycled or recovered materials in the manufacturing process. […]
Caring for a treated deck Colorado Springs can become tricky, but luckily O’leary and Sons is here to provide you with some tips to ensure its longevity. The process starts by making sure you have the proper materials in place before the time comes to actually begin making updates. While you have decent enough weather, […]
Selecting the deck design that coordinates with the exterior of your home is perhaps the most important aspect of customizing your deck. Choosing a stain color for your deck extends from choosing a proper refinishing to selecting a transparency. It will serve you to be mindful of how often you plan on refinishing your deck. […]
Composite decking provides many options, most of which are recycled and environmentally friendly. The final product typically combines the attractiveness of average wood and stain-resistance of plastics. For the most part, maintaining a composite deck should be easier than doing so with a wood deck. It is advisable to clean your composite deck annually with […]
Colorado weather can definitely be unforgiving: especially to your outdoor spaces. If your decking hasn’t been properly stained and sealed, the materials can weather fast, rot, or lose appeal. That is why it is so important to seal and stain your decking. The professionals at O’Leary and Sons understands this: they have been in the […]