Dupont Construction and Remodeling Minneapolis, MN

Covered Porch & Deck, Plymouth, MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:10:51 +0000

Do you enjoy watching a thunderstorm roll in or sitting outside during a rain shower without getting soaked? Have you ever thought of a covered porch or patio with underdecking? In this design both the porch and patio area are covered allowing you to enjoy the comforts of being dry while still experiencing the great outdoors. This patio and deck also feature custom cedar posts and stone wraps. Leading from the covered porch is a maintenance free deck so you can still enjoy soaking up the sun, dont forget your Sunscreen! The patio with the underdecking will adequately keep the water out and channel it away from the deck through the underdecking gutter system. This deck and covered porch will be great for enjoying your summer outdoors as well as looking great. And since it’s maintenance free you have more time to do the things you enjoy, like BBQ! Call us today @ 763-753-9796 for a free estimate on your porch project.

Front Porch Renovation, Ramsey MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:55:15 +0000

Last Spring we were called by a homeowner to do a front porch renovation and restoration project in Ramsey, MN. The homeowners existing porch was beginning to show significant signs of wear and tear. The stair treads were made with concrete and they were sinking in some locations and rising in others making the steps uneven and making it unsafe and difficult to walk up and down the stairs to the house. They wanted a front porch that would stand out from the front of the house, but they also wanted something that looked like it belonged with the style and design of their existing home. We decided to do a two tone decking design using Trex Transcends decking in Spiced Rum and Lava Rock, these two colors compliment each other wonderfully. We also installed White Trex railing with solar post caps and then finished off the look with two stone pillars at the top of the porch. The new porch not only looks great, but what is most important is that it’s safe. If you have a porch or deck that has begun to deteriorate give us a call today for a free inspection and estimate. Call our office at 763-753-9796!

Chimney Repair, brick Minneapolis MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:21:46 +0000

Have you been noticing pieces of brick falling from the sky? Well it could be your chimney. Often times when a chimney is in need of repair it will start to deteriorate from the inside out. Once the deterioration has reached the outside layer of brick, the bricks will begin to flake, “spall” or pop off the chimney. This is called “chimney spalling”. It’s not pretty, but even more importantly it’s not safe. Once a chimney has reached this level of deterioration the flaking and falling bricks can be a safety hazard to any person or object that is located below or around the surrounding chimney. In addition, this level of deterioration shows that there is a significant decrease in the structural integrity of the chimney and this can lead to your chimney actually falling over and collapsing on your roof or ground, causing significant damage to your property or injury to any nearby people. If you have noticed any flaking of bricks on the ground around your chimney or on your roof, give us a call today. We will send our Owner, Justin Dupont, out to take a through look at your chimney and give you a fast free estimate of what it would cost to get your chimney repaired. Call our office today at 763-753-9796!

New Deck Construction, Maple Grove MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:21:23 +0000

We built this beautiful deck In Maple Grove, MN last summer. We love building unique decks. Decks that don’t look like the average deck. Decks that stand out and get noticed. Our customers love those kinds of decks too! Our Customer wanted a deck that would stand out in their neighborhood. They also wanted a deck that would be easy to maintain. We were able to build a beautiful low maintenance deck using Azek decking, Trex railing and Deckorator spindles along with Deckorator faux stone post covers. This was a unique blend of colors that all complimented each other and made the deck look unique and classy. Since all of these products are made with maintenance free materials this deck will require very little upkeep and will look beautiful for many years to come. All that is needed for maintenance on these types of deck is a good hose, a mild detergent and little elbow grease. These low maintenance decks really just need to be washed and rinsed once or twice a year to maintain their beauty. If you are in the market for a new deck this year or maybe your old deck needs a new look. Give us a call, because of our beautiful early spring weather, we are already building awesome decks. Call our office today for your free estimate. Call 763-753-9796!

New Deck Construction, Ramsey Minnesota

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:43:57 +0000

Are you in the Market for a new deck? Then you have found the right company. Dupont Construction and Remodeling Specializes in custom affordable decks in the twin cities metro and surrounding suburbs, from St. Francis to St. Paul, MN. We build all types of decks, Cedar, Treated lumber and work with the Top selling composite lumber companies such as Azek, Trex and many more. Our decks are built strong and our deck frames come with an extended warranty that no one else in the business offers. We are gearing up for 2012 to be our best deck building year ever, so give us a call today to schedule your free deck estimate. Mention this blog and receive a $200 discount on your deck. Call us today 763-753-9796!

Cedar Screen Porches and Decks in Minnesota

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:45:11 +0000

Our Minnesota Customers love their porches. A porch is the perfect addition to a Minnesota home. In the warmer summer months the shade from the porch as well as the interior ceiling fan provide just enough of a cooling so you can sit outside and enjoy your surroundings without being overtaken by squelching heat. On Summer nights you can sit outside and enjoy a meal in the evening breeze without having to endure the attacks of bugs and mosquitoes. On a warm Summer night, Pop up a tent in the middle of your porch and enjoy a camping experience with your kids without having to leave the comforts of home or running water behind. In the Winter you can install removable window panels to provide some insulation and block the wind and by using a portable heater you are able to make your porch a cozy little hide away spot. Install a Fireplace in your porch and it’s just like a cozy cabin experience in your own backyard. Send the Boys to the Porch for their weekly poker game and give yourself some peace and quite in the house. There are so many creative ways to use the extra space that building a porch on the back of your home gives you. Over the years we have built numerous screen porches, 3 season porches and 4 season porches for homeowners all over the Minneapolis, St. Paul area and surrounding suburbs like Plymouth, Elk River, Fridley, Blaine, and Brooklyn Park just to name a few. We have never once had a customer tell us that they wish they had spent the money on something else. Everyone has always been so pleased with their decision to build this own private little haven onto their homes were they can enjoy some peace and the beauty of nature all from the comforts of their homes. If you are considering building a porch onto your home, give us a call today to talk about options and see what type of porch is best for you and your home. It’s always a free estimate. Call Dupont Construction at 763-753-9796 today!

Money Saving Deck Ideas, Minneapolis, MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:06:06 +0000

There is only one thing we love more than building beautiful decks for our customers and that is saving them money. Over the years we have researched, tested and discovered numerous ways to build beautiful strong custom decks at affordable prices. Weather you want a deck built with maintenance free, cedar or treated lumber, we can give you the look that you want at the most affordable price available. We never compromise quality, our decks have the best warranty in the industry, but we do our best to find creative ways to achieve and design the deck that you want with the most affordable products available. In this blog I have displayed a deck that we built last summer. It’s a beautiful maintenance free deck right? Well almost, The decking is maintenance free Azek decking, but the railing was done with cedar and aluminum spindles and topped off with solar powered deck post covers. The cedar was carefully painted to match the decking but since it was cedar and not maintenance free railing materials that were used we were able to save the customer over $1,500 on the railing alone. Since the railing gets very little wear and tear compared to the decking, this railing will not need to be re-painted for many years. Spring is just around the corner. Give us a call today for a free estimate on your Beautiful Affordable Deck! Call our office at 763-753-9796.

Commercial Brick Tuck Pointing and Concrete Restoration, Minneapolis MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:34 +0000

Dupont Construction and Remodeling restored and repaired a commercial business building in Downtown Minneapolis Last fall. They say a picture is worth 1,000 words and as you can see from the before and after pictures, we were able to tuck point and restore the building as well as rebuild a loading dock and entrance ramp, making it look 1,000 times better. The pictures clearly show what a huge difference the restoration makes in not only the appearance of the area but also the safety and security of the area. Call us today for a free estimate on your project. We do both residential and Commercial remodeling in the Minneapolis, St. Paul Area and all surrounding suburbs and we would be happy to give you an estimate on your project today. Call our office at 763-753-9796.

Four Season Porch, Addition, Plymouth Minnesota

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:49:34 +0000

We just love building porches and additions and then getting to show of pictures of our projects. Here are some pictures of a four season porch that we built in Plymouth, MN this year, (yes we work year round as you will notice the snow in the picture). This four season porch or addition, is heated and cooled with HVAC installation so that the room can be used comfortably year round. This porch was built on the back of our customers house adjacent to their deck for easy access to their back yard. They choose to have the walls and ceiling finished with knotty pine. The extra wide opening leading into their dinning room is was made by simply removing the old existing sliding glass doors and then framing and finishing the opening for a smooth transition. Porches are a great value to add to your home because they not only increase your living size and floor space of your home but they give you a relaxing location that you can escape to right in the comfort of your own home. If you are thinking of adding a porch or addition onto your home, give us a call today for your free estimate! Call our office at 763-753-9796.

Chimney Crown Repair, Cracked Crown Minneapolis MN

Dupont Construction & Remodeling — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:48:54 +0000

We get lots of calls from Customers in the Minneapolis, St. Paul area and surrounding suburbs, that have cracked chimney crowns that are in need of repair. Lots of local chimney repair companies used to install cement chimney crowns on the tops of chimneys to seal off the opening and keep water from getting in. It was an inexpensive way to cap off a chimney since cement costs very little, however, over the years we began to notice that with the harsh Minnesota Winters, the cement crowns would begin to get hairline cracks (like what you see in sidewalks or driveways) and with the huge temperature change that occurs when a fireplace is being operated in conjunction with the large amounts of water that is in contact with the tops of the chimneys from snow melting etc. , this tends to contribute to water forcing itself into these little cracks making them much bigger which begins a very rapid deterioration process that can travel all the way down the chimney causing cracked clay tile flues on the inside as well as spalling or flaking bricks on the outside. After coming across lots of these cement crowns, our owner Justin, decided to start looking for a more reliable material and process to use when replacing cracked concrete crowns. That’s when he came across Rock face stone and decided to start turning this very dense strong beautiful stone into a very strong and beautiful chimney crown. Even though the hard rock faced stone that we use is many times more expensive than the cement that many of the other companies use, we feel the high quality protection and performance offered by the stone crown far surpasses that of the concrete crowns. We also think that the look of our stone crowns give each chimney a more distinguished custom look, improving not only the function, but also the appearance of the chimney. And we hear over and over again from our customers that they agree! Take a look at the before and after pictures in this post and let us know which crown you think is more pleasing to the eye. We are so confident in our stone crowns that we give them a lifetime warranty against cracking. If you notice that your chimney has an old concrete crown, call us today. We will come out and inspect it for you for free to see if there are any visible cracks in your crown. If you find the cracks and make the repairs to your crown early enough you will save yourself hundreds and maybe even thousands of dollars in costly repairs down the road. Call us today at 763-753-9796, for your free inspection.