Building Phases – Concrete

Tidbits from the Top Building Phases – Concrete Building Phases – Concrete The concrete phase consists of the completion of all concrete including garage floors, aprons, driveways, and block.  The concrete crew will dig the grade beam area, square and set...

Road Restrictions

Tidbits from the Top Road Restrictions Road Restrictions Looks like the snow has finally melted, so let’s get this building project rolling… right?  Not so fast!  The fact is that weight limits are placed on roads in the spring, during the time the frost is...

Effects of Salt on Concrete

Tidbits from the Top The Effects of Salt on Concrete The Effects of Salt on Concrete Have you ever looked down at the concrete while pumping your gas or while walking on a sidewalk and wondered why the concrete looks like the surface of the moon?  In most cases, the...

Gable Vs Reverse Gable Styles

Tidbits from the Top Gable Vs Reverse Gable Styles Gable Vs Reverse Gable Styles Economy Garages uses these two terms to refer to the orientation of the trusses in reference to the garage door.  A building with a gable orientation is one in which the garage door is...

Building Phases – Excavation

Tidbits from the Top Building Phases – Excavation Building Phases – Excavation Excavation involves the demolition of buildings, removal of existing concrete, asphalt, stumps, surface organics and ultimately the delivery and placement of the proper...