Our Outdoor Living Specialties
We offer full design and construction services for all types of outdoor spaces and structures.
Custom Deck Construction
We build decks that are structurally sound, code-compliant, and tailored to your home's unique layout and elevation.
- Material Selection: We guide you through the best choices for durability and maintenance:
- Low-Maintenance Composite (e.g., Trex, TimberTech): Highly popular for its fade resistance, lack of splinters, and minimal upkeep (no staining or sealing required).
- Pressure-Treated Wood: The cost-effective option, offering strength when properly maintained.
- Cedar/Redwood: Natural beauty with inherent insect and rot resistance.
- Structural Integrity: Ensuring proper footing depth (below the Minnesota frost line) and secure ledger board attachment to the home for maximum safety and longevity.
- Railing Systems: Installing custom railings, including cable rail, composite, aluminum, or glass panels, to maximize views and safety.
Patio and Hardscaping Design
Patios offer an excellent, low-maintenance ground-level area for entertaining, fire pits, and dining.
- Material Options: Installation of various pavers (concrete, stone, brick) or stamped and colored concrete.
- Drainage and Grading: Ensuring proper slope and drainage to direct water away from the foundation of your home.
- Integration: Seamlessly connecting the patio area to a deck, walkway, or existing landscaping.
Porches and Covered Outdoor Spaces
Creating protected areas that offer shade and cover from rain and snow.
- Covered Porches: Designing and building attached porches with matching roofing and railings.
- Screened Porches: Converting existing porches or building new spaces with screening to keep insects out while allowing ventilation.
- Pergolas and Arbors: Custom construction of overhead structures for shade and visual interest.
Why Choose Urban Construction for Outdoor Structures?
Code Compliance is Key: We ensure all structures meet local Twin Cities deck codes, including load ratings, railing heights, and proper stair spacing for safety.
- Frost Line Mastery: We dig and pour footings to the required depth (typically 42-48 inches in MN) to prevent shifting and heaving due to frost.
- Detailed Site Planning: We account for grading, water runoff, and sun exposure to design a space that is functional and usable throughout the day.
Ready to Enhance Your Outdoor Living?
Don't let the short Minnesota summer go to waste. Contact us to start the design process for your new deck or patio today.