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2013 Custom deck season in Colorado!
Hello again from Straitline Custom Decks- your best option for designing and building a Colorado Custom deck. We just finished another successful year at the Garden and Home Show in Denver! There were a few questions that were asked very frequently this year and we would like to address one in particular. The main topic was the composite decking products. This year, our booth was outfitted with Fiberon brand decking. We had many visitors ask about the difference between composite decking companies. Our answer? Not a whole lot. ...
read moreHuge discounts on projects in the offseason!
It’s been a busy summer for Straitline Custom Decks building new and exciting Colorado custom projects. The summer season is coming to a close in Colorado, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still build your deck or outdoor living space! Being a Colorado owned and family operated company, we know what it’s like to build projects, even if the weather isn’t the greatest. Straitline Custom Decks builds year round and we offer great deals in the offseason. You could save hundreds of dollars building in the fall and winter months...
read moreRailings!
Railings! They can make or break the look of your new custom deck. So you’ve picked out your decking but now you need a railing to match. Maybe you have that old wood railing still barely hanging on but that’s neither pretty nor safe. So where to start? Well we are here to give you the information you need to choose the railing that’s right for your project! There are so many material choices including wood, vinyl, metal, composite, PVC or glass. Different top caps and balusters as well at posts and top/bottom rails. With so...
read moreWelcome to Straitline Custom Decks and Outdoor Living
Welcome to Straitline Custom Decks and Outdoor Living! The following is a brief history of our company: The Straitline companies started in 1994 when owner Don Rasmussen founded Straitline Framing. He began building quality homes all over Colorado’s Front Range with the mission statement: A professional framing company that doesn’t follow industry standards, but instead sets standards in which everyone else is measured. Services include: single family and custom homes, commercial and multi-family units, and remodels and exterior...
read moreStraitline’s Composite Decking 101!
Welcome back to the Straitline Custom Decks weekly blog! Have you heard about the big trend in new decks? The huge buzzword is… composite! What exactly is it? What are the pros and cons? Is it expensive and which is the best brand? We’ve got answers! Often associated with composite decking is- LOW maintenance. The keyword is “low”. The words “low” and “no” are not interchangeable! Composites are not completely self-sustaining. They will need a good wash or a scrub every year, but that sure beats...
read moreIs it time to replace your Colorado deck?
Have you ever wondered if it was time to replace that old deck on the side of the house? Maybe you don’t use it that much but when you do, it feels a little shaky? It might be time to investigate the health of your Colorado outdoor living structure. Deck failures can be devastating. Not only did a part of your residence just collapse but in a worst case scenario, people could be injured. Simpson Strong-Tie, (our favorite manufacturer of building hardware), has posted some very interesting photos and striking statistics involving deck...
read moreIt’s almost summer in Colorado
Welcome back to the Straitline Custom Decks weekly blog! Hopefully by now you’re gearing up for a great Colorado summer. Get your grilles fired up, your patio furniture arranged and dig out the fribees because summer is all about outdoor living! With that being said, we want to help you maximize your outdoor living space! Straitline doesn’t just build custom decks. If you’ve read a little about our company then you know we are experienced framers and homebuilders. By trade we build large scale custom homes as well as craft custom timber...
read moreA world of Possibilities!
It’s getting hot in Colorado! By now you’re probably enjoying the sun and beautiful weather in the great state we live in. With such nice weather, why not spend time outside? If you’re existing deck isn’t quite up to par, call us today! Straitline Custom Decks builds more than just Colorado decks. We build full scale patio covers, outdoor kitchens, stairs, pergolas and more. Having been in the framing and timber business for decades, we are capable of building any outdoor living component. Our designs will match your...
read moreLet us design your new Outdoor Living Project!
This week’s Straitline Custom Deck’s blog is all about our design process. When you do business with Straitline, you’re getting only the best. We have the skills and tools to design, draft and then build your perfect outdoor living project. Everything from deck remodels to full scale tear off and redesign- we will show you an accurate picture of what you will be getting with us. When you contact Straitline we will set up an appointment to come see your Colorado deck or outdoor living project. Our sales representative will come to...
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