by admin | Oct 17, 2023 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Moving to the Next Building Phase Different crews with different skill-sets work on the three production-related phases of construction: Excavation, Concrete, and Building. These phases are very different, and each has its own queue. Once a...
by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Economy Garages Owner Background So, you may be asking yourself, “Who is the dufus writing these Tidbits and why should I believe they’re correct?” Hi, my name is Jamie Bird, and I am that dufus. I entered the building trades arena in 1988...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Stump Removal Vs. Grinding Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. If there is a stump within the preparation area for a building, it is always proper to remove the stump along with the major roots by excavating, not...
by admin | Sep 26, 2023 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Foam Under Slab – Frost Movement One false conception regarding the placement of foam under a concrete floor is that it stops frost, which in turn, stops ground movement; therefore, eliminating cracking due to the movement. Foam placed...
by admin | Sep 19, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Hurricane Fasteners Hurricane fastener is a general term for special products used to secure a truss to the double top plate of a wall to combat uplift loads due to high wind conditions. These types of products include plates, twisted straps, and...
