by admin | May 10, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top The Effects of Salt on Concrete The Effects of Salt on Concrete Have you ever looked down at the concrete while pumping your gas or while walking on a sidewalk and wondered why the concrete looks like the surface of the moon? In most cases, the...
by admin | Apr 18, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top Cement Shortage/Allocation 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...
by admin | Apr 11, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top Vapor Barriers 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...
by admin | Mar 28, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top Garage Doors – Wind Load 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...
by admin | Feb 28, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top Polyethylene Under Concrete Slab 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...
by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | Materials
Tidbits from the Top Garage Doors – Delivery Time Garage Doors – Delivery Time The garage door industry has been hit on many fronts throughout the last few years. There are many products that go into the manufacturing of garage doors including steel,...
