by admin | Jul 16, 2024 | All, Industry, Our Process, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Thickness MN & WI Economy Garages pours a 5” thick concrete floor as a standard. This also includes a 12” wide by 10” thick area around the perimeter called a “grade beam”, although different building areas differ on this. ...
by admin | Jun 25, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Building Officials – What is their job? In many stages of the construction, proper building techniques and materials must be used to ensure a safe structure. Buildings can be built per the accepted state building codes or an...
by admin | Apr 30, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
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...
by admin | Apr 16, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
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...
by admin | Apr 9, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
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...
by admin | Mar 12, 2024 | All, Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Curing Blankets Pouring concrete when the temperatures are below ideal may require an elevated level of protection during the early curing stage. If the air temperature is going to be right around the freezing mark within 48 hours after pouring...
