by admin | Jun 11, 2024 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Encased Electrode The Concrete Encased Electrode, commonly known as a “UFER”, is used for grounding your building’s electrical system. A piece of rebar is tied to the reinforcing rebar within the floor’s thickened edge perimeter known as...
by admin | Jun 4, 2024 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Vinyl Siding Issues – June 2024 Often times there are situations that occur disrupting the availability of certain materials. I would even say that many times the situation would not have ever crossed our minds. Vinyl siding color...
by admin | May 28, 2024 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Improper Venting – Attics Properly venting an attic is a very important step to ensure the building’s longevity and safety of its inhabitants. If the building is insulated and finished on the inside, the air in the attic must be exchanged...
by admin | May 21, 2024 | All, Building, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Roof Sheathing There are typically two types of sheathing used on modern-day roofs: plywood and oriented strand board (OSB). Plywood is comprised of layers of veneer, or sheets of wood, laminated at ninety degrees from one another to create...
by admin | May 14, 2024 | All, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Sales Visit – Questions to Answer There is much to cover during the visit from our Sales Representative to ensure you are getting a building that fits your needs. During the visit, they are trying to answer questions like, “Where is the...
by admin | May 7, 2024 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Cement or Concrete – What’s the Difference When you are walking on a sidewalk, do you look down and say you are walking on cement or concrete, or are they the same? They are as different as flour and a chocolate chip cookie. Cement is a binder...
