Aerial Lines

Tidbits from the Top Aerial Lines  When preparing to construct a garage, people will often analyze the ground for the best placement and mark which trees or other items must be removed; however, it is just as important to look up.  Identifying issues in the likes of...

Venting – Garages

Tidbits from the Top Venting – Garages   Why would you install venting in a garage that the inside is not planned to be finished?  If items containing gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, and other chemicals are stored in a building, it would be advantageous to...

Final Grading/Landscaping

Tidbits from the Top Final Grading/Landscaping   The final look of the land around the building is the responsibility of the homeowner.  If Economy Garages is contracted to complete the site preparation, the site will be prepared with granular fill under the slab...

Update Homeowner’s Insurance

Tidbits from the Top Update Homeowners Insurance   I’m going to go out a limb here and say, “Nobody likes to pay for insurance”; however, it can become very important to review and understand your coverages as the economy changes.  We have come across many people...

Concrete Encased Electrode

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...

Improper Venting – Attics

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...