by admin | Dec 5, 2023 | All, Concrete, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Frost Actions People are used to the weather getting cold and lakes freezing, but do you know what it is doing to the ground around and under your buildings? When ground water freezes, it does what all water does, it expands. This expansion...
by admin | Nov 21, 2023 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Ground Heater The cold climate in Minnesota and Wisconsin requires extra tools, care, and knowledge in order to properly pour concrete. One tool, not owned by many, is a ground heater. This tool enables Economy Garages to warm a site and remove...
by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | All, Concrete, General 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 | Sep 12, 2023 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Zones The area in which Economy Garages pours concrete is larger than our excavation zone but smaller than our building zones. This area can fluctuate slightly from year-to-year depending on concrete availability and crew location. Our...
by admin | May 31, 2023 | All, Concrete, 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...
by admin | May 23, 2023 | All, Concrete, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Building Phases – Concrete The concrete phase consists of the completion of all concrete including garage floors, aprons, driveways, and block. The concrete crew will dig the grade beam area, square and set the forms to the proper height,...
