Is your home feeling colder than it should in winter, and warmer than it should in summer? When that happens, it’s a sign your home is dealing with draftiness. And those drafts aren’t just uncomfortable; they’re also expensive. Fortunately, with the right repairs, your home can be draft-free. Our team at Iron River Construction loves…
Category: Exterior Remodeling
Pros and Cons of Hardie Board Siding for Your Minneapolis Home
When it comes to the harsh Minnesota winter, the reliability of your home’s exterior is vital. Is your current siding compromised, leaving your home looking unappealing and drab? Has your siding been infiltrated with pests, or rotted away due to moisture damage? There’s no need to endure the lack of performance or the increase in…
Why It’s Worth Investing in James Hardie Siding for Your Minneapolis Home
When it’s time to replace your siding, it makes sense to carefully choose the right style, material, and brand for your home. After all, siding is a significant investment—one that is well worth it, especially when you invest in durable, aesthetically pleasing fiber cement siding. Fiber cement siding provides great results that other materials don’t…
Bedroom Remodel Update and Chimney Repair
Scope of Work: Clients had just moved into this new home and needed a few changes. They existing closet layout was not functional and outdated. We added a closet to their master bedroom, repainted, removed old wires and installed new flooring in the closet. They needed the added storage space as it just wasn’t set…
Chimney cap
Scope of Work: We just completed some work for these clients and while we were on site we noticed the chimney cap was wide open to the elements so we suggested a full new cap to block out the weather and secure the venting pipe Materials Used: Coil stock metal black Before: During: After:
Is Your Roof Ready for Summer Storms? These 7 Steps Will Safeguard Your Roof
Most homeowners think “sun” as soon as summer arrives. And while it’s true that summer heat is something to plan for, there’s another area to consider as you prepare your home for warm weather — summer storms. While you might think of stormy weather as a part of winter, summer storms happen too. They can…
Which Is Better: James Hardie Siding or Vinyl?
When it comes to investing in replacement siding, homeowners often find themselves wondering which siding is better for their home—James Hardie® fiber cement siding or vinyl siding. The answer comes down to a comparison of several factors and identifying those that matter most to you and your home. To help you better understand your options,…
Screen Porch
Scope of Work: Client wanted a screen porch built onto back of her stucco’ed 1927 house. We needed to remove her window and cut wall out to place exterior door. Electrician came and installed outlets and ceiling and yard light. Materials Used: Green treated frame was built for the platform. Western red cedar was used…
6 Reasons to Give Your Old Outdoor Deck a Makeover This Year
The cold Minnesota winter is nearly over, and it’s time to start dreaming of ways to enhance and upgrade your home come spring. The warmer months are ideal for taking on home improvement projects that add value and functionality to your home exterior—such as a new and improved outdoor deck. There are numerous advantages to…
Home Remodeling Projects That Make Sense in 2016
Over time, even the nicest home can become outdated. If you want to keep your home looking good – and ensure it increases in value alongside the market – you need to invest in regular remodeling projects. The good news is that you don’t have to do everything at once. Take them one at a…
