Improper Preparation Issues

Tidbits from the Top Improper Preparation Issues How the ground is prepared plays a huge role in the longevity of a building.  It is often thought, “just throw some dirt down and get it level”, but there is much more that needs to be done to increase the stability of...

Fiberglass Service Doors

Tidbits from the Top Fiberglass Service Doors Fiberglass service doors have many advantages over steel doors.  The first thing people see is the visual positive with the wood grain look embossed into the panel.  These doors can also be stained which enhances the wood...

Painting/Sealing Block – Above Grade

Tidbits from the Top Painting/Sealing Block – Above Grade Often, people call and inquire why the block under their garage wall is leaking even though the block is 100% above grade.  Inevitably, the problem is that the block is not, and has never been sealed.  Block is...

Truckload Purchase Power

Tidbits from the Top Truckload Purchase Power Building products, like many other products, have a lower per-unit cost when purchasing large quantities.  Another factor in the price paid for materials is how many times do they have to be handled.  The more direct, the...

Quote – It Means Something to Us

Tidbits from the Top Quote – It means something to us I’m sure many people have heard a horror story or two about getting a price on a major purchase just to find out at the end, the bill is much higher than the salesperson indicated.  I know I have.  Economy...

High Precision Altimeter

Tidbits from the Top High Precision Altimeter If there is a better way of doing something, we’ll find it.  The standard in the industry for calculating the amount of material needed to prepare a site, slope of a driveway, necessity of block, etc. is to use a transit. ...