by admin | Sep 26, 2023 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Foam Under Slab – Frost Movement One false conception regarding the placement of foam under a concrete floor is that it stops frost, which in turn, stops ground movement; therefore, eliminating cracking due to the movement. Foam placed...
by admin | Sep 19, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Hurricane Fasteners Hurricane fastener is a general term for special products used to secure a truss to the double top plate of a wall to combat uplift loads due to high wind conditions. These types of products include plates, twisted straps, and...
by admin | Aug 15, 2023 | All, Building, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top House Wrap House wrap is a general term used to describe an exterior weather barrier installed under most sidings. They often are known by the names like, Typar, Tyvek, and BreathEZ. The objective of a house wrap is to stop bulk water that gets...
by admin | Jul 4, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top T1-11 Wicking Process T1-11 is a very commonly used sheet product used as a structural sheathing and is also a final siding. This product needs to be sealed by paint to ensure years of trouble-free use. One area very often forgotten is the...
by admin | Jun 14, 2023 | All, General Industry, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Aluminum Shortage/Allocation Many products used in construction are being impacted by a shortage in raw materials. Many of these shortages are due to the lack of labor to acquire the materials. This issue progresses from the field right on...
by admin | Jun 6, 2023 | All, General Industry, Materials, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Windows – Stock Vs. Delivery Economy Garages stocks 4’ x 2’ glider windows in white and clay. They are insulated units that glide on metal rollers for years of smooth operation. A window’s measurements are always shown as “width” x...
