by admin | Apr 25, 2023 | All, Excavation, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top 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 compactable fill. A well-prepared site...
by admin | Apr 18, 2023 | All, Materials, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Cement Shortage/Allocation It may be a surprise to most of us, but even the ready-mix concrete industry has been disrupted by a shortages. Cement is a key ingredient in concrete and was difficult for companies to acquire toward the end of the...
by admin | Apr 11, 2023 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Vapor Barriers A vapor barrier in the building industry is typically polyethylene sheeting, or better known as plastic. To qualify as a vapor barrier, the poly must be a minimum of 4 millimeters thick which is the most commonly used thickness in...
by admin | Apr 4, 2023 | All, General Industry, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Building Phases – Permits Depending on the area in which the building is to be built, either a Zoning Permit or Building Permit will be required. In areas that have a state licensed building official on staff or those that utilize an...
by admin | Mar 28, 2023 | All, Materials, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Garage Doors – Wind Load Not all garage doors are created equal. The code in Minnesota and Wisconsin requires garage doors to withstand a 95mph wind. This code requirement must be followed by all licensed contractors; however, big box stores...
