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...
by admin | Mar 21, 2023 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Different State – Different Code Not all states, or their building codes, are created equal. Economy Garages builds in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Unfortunate for contractors working in both states, they each adapted a different set of...
by admin | Mar 14, 2023 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Building Phases Economy Garages breaks up the construction of a garage into four distinct phases: Permit, Excavation, Concrete, and Building. Each phase uses different people or crews which possess very different skill sets. Permits – the process...
by admin | Mar 7, 2023 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Impact of Weather Weather affects building construction in many different ways. High temperatures can cause crew health problems due to lack of hydration, sun burn, and heat exhaustion. Low temperatures lead to frost bite and low core temperatures...
by admin | Feb 28, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Polyethylene Under Concrete Slab This may be one of the most misunderstood building components and is one of the discussions I hear most often. The misconception is that poly under a concrete floor will stop moisture from showing on the surface. ...
