by admin | Nov 26, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Trusses vs. Rafters Rafter is a commonly misused term, similar to the way “Kleenex” is used for facial tissue or “Wirsbo” for crosslinked polyethylene tubing used for in-floor heat and other plumbing applications. A rafter describes a...
by admin | Nov 19, 2024 | All, General, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Gutters Installing gutters is a great way to mitigate water problems. Water falling from the eave will super-saturate the soil and cause erosion which can be a very serious issue if the soil is eroded to the point of undermining the...
by admin | Nov 12, 2024 | All, Our Process, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Snow Removal/Access Economy Garages constructs buildings throughout most winters; however, the access to the building location must be maintained by removing any snow build-up. The snow must not be plowed or thrown onto or in front of the...
by admin | Nov 5, 2024 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Expansion Joint Material When concrete is placed against another structure, retaining wall, light standard, driveway or other fixed object, it is best to have a separator between them to allow each unit to move independently without...
by admin | Oct 29, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Control Cuts – Pros & Cons To cut or not to cut… that is the question. During the hydration, or curing process of concrete, the concrete shrinks a little which stresses the concrete, possibly to the point of forming narrow...
