by admin | Dec 17, 2024 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Foam Under Slab – Heating I am often asked about the need for installing foam under a concrete floor. If the building will not be heated other than occasionally, the benefit will be very minimal. There may be a slight benefit...
by admin | Dec 10, 2024 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top What to expect when you call You finally made the decision to inquire about that dream building, but what questions are going to be asked? We will start by verifying the location of the building site and your contact information so we can...
by admin | Dec 3, 2024 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Seasonal Concrete Economy Garages has the tools and knowledge to pour concrete year-round, but does that mean we should. Our policy is to pour concrete on days when the daytime temperature is expected to reach a minimum of 20 degrees. It...
by admin | Nov 26, 2024 | All, Building, Materials, 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 Industry, 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...