by admin | May 10, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top 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 cause is sodium chloride, or...
by admin | Apr 18, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top 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 acquire toward the end of the...
by admin | Apr 11, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top 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 used thickness in...
by admin | Mar 28, 2023 | All, Materials, 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 | 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. ...
by admin | Feb 14, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top 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, foam, petroleum products, and paint...
