Jason & Kelly’s DIY deck replacement
When it was time to revive their outdoor living space, Jason and Kelly chose TimberTech for their biggest-ever DIY project.
Replacing a redwood deck was the biggest DIY project Jason and Kelly had ever taken on. With the help of installation videos, printed instructions, and an encouraging dad with tools, they began the job. Jason was pleasantly surprised with how quickly they caught on, explaining that “the hardest part of the job was unloading the boards off the truck.” Their confidence grew with each TimberTech board and ConceaLoc® hidden fastener. “Once we finished the deck, it was absolutely stunning. We’re really excited about creating our own family space and without all the wood maintenance, more time to enjoy it.”
Meet Jason & Kelly
Littleton, CO
As self-described outdoor people, Jason and Kelly seldom used their old wood deck, but spent plenty of time maintaining it. With family encouragement and plenty of DIY research, they decided to upgrade their deck to TimberTech—on their own schedule between work and the family duties you would expect with three kids at home. Their TimberTech project not only gave them a beautiful deck, but a new sense of confidence in what they could accomplish together.
The rich color and variation of the Legacy Collection decking in Tigerwood provided the natural hardwood appearance Jason and Kelly wanted as they created an outdoor living, relaxing, and entertaining space for their family and friends.
With growing children playing on their deck every day, durability was not negotiable. We wanted a product that looked like real wood but didn’t have the same wear and tear as real wood,” said Kelly. “This is our forever home, so It’s great to have TimberTech and have that longevity.
Low maintenance was a driving force in why Jason and Kelly chose TimberTech. Jason explained “We’d have to stain and sand the redwood year after year—the maintenance is a lot of work. Then a few weeks after you’ve done the work, it starts to look like it did before.”
The patio area beneath Jason and Kelly’s deck was enhanced with the TimberTech DrySpace™ water management system. Rain and snowmelt is channelled away, creating additional outdoor living space regardless of the weather.
Jason and Kelly’s upgraded deck gave them a new outlook on their home. “The wood deck before wasn’t that inviting. With TimberTech, it’s like an extension to our home. Being able to furnish it and be out there grilling and hanging out is exciting. It’s part of our house that we really weren’t enjoying as much before.“
TimberTech has been a game changer for us and how much more we’re going to use that space.
– Jason
Before the first board arrived, TimberTech moved to the top of Jason and Kelly’s list. ”We started shopping and TimberTech’s customer service was night and day above other competitors. They sent out samples of different colors, so we were able to see what it was going to look like with our house.”
Jason and Kelly could hardly wait to show off their project. “We’re having a deck reveal party for our friends and family. I think it’s going to blow them away because it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, you did a deck,’ but this deck is gorgeous and it’s just the style that we chose.”
Get the look
Legacy Collection
Tigerwood
A highly varied color palette that ranges from light browns to medium browns with dramatic high color streaks like those found in tigerwood tropical hardwoods.
DrySpace
Designed with second-story decks in mind, DrySpace collects and channels moisture from the spaces between boards with a hidden under-deck drainage system.
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