by admin | Jan 30, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Cold-Weather Concrete Pouring concrete in cold temperatures is not just “another day at the office”. Since one of the ingredients of concrete is water, the concrete mixture must be protected from freezing during the early hydration stage. ...
by admin | Jan 23, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Best Time of the Year to Buy The short answer is late winter. The reason I say this is because in the construction industry, mostly in the northland, material suppliers and vendors hold buying shows for lumber yards and construction companies. ...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Sealing Concrete It is recommended to seal concrete to protect it from salts and chemicals brought in by vehicles, but all sealers are not created equal. A sealer used on the same day the concrete is poured is considered a cure/seal and is a very...
by admin | Oct 3, 2023 | All, Industry, Our Process, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Stump Removal Vs. Grinding Just because you don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. If there is a stump within the preparation area for a building, it is always proper to remove the stump along with the major roots by excavating, not...
by admin | Jun 14, 2023 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Aluminum Shortage/Allocation Many products used in construction are being impacted by a shortage in raw materials. Many of these shortages are due to the lack of labor to acquire the materials. This issue progresses from the field right on...
by admin | May 31, 2023 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Grade Beam vs. Footing These two terms are very close in meaning and can almost be used synonymously. Both terms refer to reenforced concrete used as a foundational support for a structure. A grade beam is found closer to the surface and is...
