Decks & Porches 101 Education Class

March 21st, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Next Class

South Minneapolis Show Room: 5 W. Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55419

Location

a bathroom with a tub, sink, and mirror

What You'll Learn

Castle’s Decks, Screen Porches, and 4 Season Porches 101 is an educational class designed to help homeowners plan and confidently start their outdoor living projects.

The basics of planning your new outdoor space

Layout considerations and design tips

Decking and railing material options

Pros, cons, and pricing comparisons

white couch and brown wooden table

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white and black gas range oven

Instructed by Brent Fuqua

Small Projects Team Manager

Brent brings over 30 years of experience in business development, customer service, and sales, along with hands-on construction expertise ranging from laborer to foreman. He has worked on luxury homes, assisted living facilities, and hurricane-damaged properties across several states.

Outside of work, Brent is passionate about bicycling and co-founded The Recovery Bike Shop and The Cycling Museum of Minnesota. He also has professional experience in photography, music, and graphic arts.

white and black gas range oven

Instructed by Loren Schirber

Owner

In 2008, after significant growth, Loren acquired Castle Building & Remodeling from his father. Loren continued to grow Castle Building & Remodeling by opening more neighborhood design studios and through unique marketing strategies. Loren is passionate about sustainable remodeling and design and educating homeowners about the remodeling process.

Core Values

At Castle Building & Remodeling we believe educating homeowners on all aspects of remodeling to be a foundation to our success. Our free educational classes, Project Reveals, and home tours allow homeowners to walk into their remodel fully prepared with little to no surprises.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your goals, timeline and budget.