by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | All, Concrete, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Anchor Bolt Requirements There is a rhyme and reason for the type and location of anchor bolts needed in a concrete floor. Okay… forget about the rhyme… I’ve got nothing. Anchor bolts are required to be ½” in diameter but are not...
by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | All, Excavation, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top, Uncategorized
Tidbits from the Top Private Locates So, Gopher State One Call or Diggers Hotline has been called and has been to your site, so everything is good-to-go right? Not necessarily. Those locate services will only mark the utilities up to the meter. Many homes have...
by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top, Uncategorized
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Admixtures The four main ingredients of concrete are sand, aggregate, cement, and water. Mixing these together and allowing the process of hydration to occur will end up creating concrete but there are many products that can be...
by admin | Jun 3, 2025 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Specials Blast How can a person know what the going rate on a garage is with the constantly fluctuating material prices? Two words, “Specials Blast”. Economy Garages puts out a new special every Tuesday and sends it to everyone on our...
by admin | May 27, 2025 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Who Insures Unfinished Buildings? During the construction of a building, does the builder insure the materials and partially constructed building or does the home/property owner? This can be a tricky question and one that should be...
