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Custom
Garages and Decks ...
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We love a challenge
- and our designers
have "raised the bar"
on deck and backyard arbor designs.
Our customers' smiles say it all! |
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| Deck Reconstructed
with Long-lasting Surface
This homeowner loved their deck, but it badly needed updating. We
replaced the wood that had prematurely deteriorated--and this time
the deck is made of Trex decking. Trex has enduring beauty with no
warping, rotting or splintering because it is a wood-plastic
composite material lumber made of recycled plastic and reclaimed
hardwood sawdust. And it has a 25-year limited residential warranty
that homeowners appreciate.
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| The same footprint was
used, but the interesting angles give the family more usable space
than before. And, in the area
below the deck, we updated the landscaping, including stone steps
that lead down to this area. The very unique curved stone design is
indeed a “conversation” area. |
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| A Backyard Showcase
After the house was updated inside and
out, the family wanted the same kind of beauty, functionality and
charm for their patio area.
The limited but important space
between the house and the garage was built with easy maintenance in
mind. The brick raised terrace faces the covered pergola that leads
to the new garage that matches the house). The garage’s stucco
surface and design complements the home–and inside it is completely
finished and heated, has room for two cars, and the upstairs is
ready for multiple uses–not just storage. The hanging swing chair,
big enough for 2 or 3, adds the perfect finishing touch. |
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A Wonderfully Livable Backyard
This family bought this house in
Greater Minnesota to be used as a weekend home because it was on a
lake. When they retired four years later, it became their primary
home.
They enjoyed the existing
deck – but so did the bugs, so something had to be done. An
architect friend designed this awesome screen porch, just one part
of a larger remodeling project.
Tim Lemke Construction remodeled the
front of the house, changing the roofline, replacing the windows,
doors and siding. However, the biggest change came at the back, on
the lakeside. |
Family and the bugs enjoyed this deck,
but it wasn't adequate for the entertaining
and personal enjoyment
the family wanted.
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"Tim's crew did a wonderful
job as this was a tricky project. Sometimes they had to be
creative and do something other than on the plan– and it was
always the right thing. They were forever solving problems –
including making custom-made lighting. We ARE the envy of the
neighborhood!"
— Pat H., homeowner
When the homeowners
ordered the screen porch, which extends 25 feet across the back of
the home, they asked for as much lake view as possible. When
finished, the unique curved design makes it look much larger – and
very inviting.
The various covenants
did not allow them to close in the porch, only screen it, so the
family has about 6-7 months of good usage. Underneath the porch is
used for seasonal items. |
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What a beautiful place to sit and
reflect as the three seasons pass by your eyes. Although winter is
spent indoors, you can always dream of spring outside watching the
leaves grow up and out. |
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What a backyard!
It’s
loved by the family and the wildlife. Why would anyone ever go
inside?
This decking consists of an area off the sunroom, a bridge
over the waterfall and a second deck with a view of the yard and
the home.
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The unique Stone Deck
flooring (above) brings both conversation by guests and ease of care
in this decking that is reached by a bridge over a wonderful
waterfall.
See the sunroom attached to this deck by
clicking here. |
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Extended
Living Area This angled deck
deserves a "high five"
from the homeowner and neighbors alike. The unique use of maintenance-free space
encourages you to step up into this family's
outside living space. The
built-in seating
gathers people to enjoy the view of this
wonderful backyard. Imagine
all the activities
this 305 sq. ft. deck hosts every summer. |
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"When
we got competitive bids, we were pleased that Tim Lemke was in
range because we already knew the family. So we were happy to be
working with them on two major projects.
"First we attacked the kitchen. They completely gutted our old
kitchen. We met with the wonderful cabinetmaker who gave us
excellent design input. This was not the nightmare everyone says
it can be. The subcontractors' schedules were closely watched by
Tim to meet our deadline. I was expecting a baby and we want
this done before my due date. The baby was a month early … but
the kitchen was done on time.
Then
they demolished our single-car garage and then designed and built
a large two-car garage in its place. The neighbors have
complimented us on how well the garage design fits with our house
and in the neighborhood as most homes have only single garages.
"Tim
Lemke has tremendous follow-up. He's great at coordinating
everyone and everything. He works with subcontractors he knows
and trusts. Tim spent a lot of time with us in the
decision-making process, being very patient. I always knew it
was going to be done right if Tim was involved."
— J.S., St. Louis
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Deck
This slightly raised deck
eliminated
the need for a step down from
the house. The TLC of this deck's
wonderful design and attention to
detail complements this home. The homeowner was delighted with the
new siding and roofing project too.
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What wonderful access this new deck provides!
The unique design increases usable space for
entertaining outside. The view of the backyard is great, and being up
high reduces summer bug problems. The family loves the deck – everyone
loves the new deck and how it extended the family's living area for half
the year. |
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Arbor Landscaping so wonderful it
should be on a
garden tour! This white
wooden arbor waits for the growing plants to vine their way up and up … to do their job of providing shade. The design is a blend of the owner's dream
and the craftsmen's TLC.
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Front Porch
"Tim Lemke's crew that rebuilt our storm-damaged
porch were real craftsmen. They were terrific, came on time and cleaned
up every day before they left.
"It meant a lot to us that Tim was at the site
every day, checking on the progress. We knew we could call him and he'd
return our call quickly. He always kept touch with what was going on. It
wasn't an easy project. We wanted a porch that looked like it belonged
on our historic home. Tim helped us work through the maze of city codes
and product selection while working within our limited budget.
"People who walked by would stop and watch the
workers and compliment us on the progress. Our neighbors love the new
porch as much as we do. We were very pleased with the crew and the
results!"
— T.P and T.H., St. Paul
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A
70-year-old home's front porch and roof fell victim to a spring storm
and a gigantic oak tree. Today
this home looks better than ever: new
porch, new roof and eye-catching decorated railing.
The design matches and improves upon the original, and in an
effort to make it historically correct, the attention to detail was
utmost. Elegant, inviting
you to come on in. Happy homeowners … Happy people who stroll on by.
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A classy-looking
garage anyone would be proud to drive home to. |
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This family's garage is nicer than
some people's home. TLC removed the old garage and rebuilt in a
style to match the home.
The oversized two-car garage has storage space by the cars and
additional space in the attic for things like seasonal storage.
TLC doesn't take
short cuts.
They provide long-term solutions
that get the job done right, the first time! |
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A Neatly Finished Package
Siding,
roofing and gutters, enhanced by landscaping to set it
off. This
garage replaced an exciting garage that had problems.
Water and ice flowed into it, so Tim Lemke’s crew
raised the grade and did some preventive landscaping.
The garage fits well with the home and within the
neighborhood. |
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Stucco Garage |
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This maintenance-free
stucco garage was designed and built to blend in with the
stucco home. Top
to bottom, this garage is constructed of easy-to-care for
products. And,
extra storage space was built into the trusses.
This garage not only looks good, it has added-value
space. |
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