by admin | Jan 30, 2024 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Cold-Weather Concrete Pouring concrete in cold temperatures is not just “another day at the office”. Since one of the ingredients of concrete is water, the concrete mixture must be protected from freezing during the early hydration stage. ...
by admin | Jan 23, 2024 | All, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Best Time of the Year to Buy The short answer is late winter. The reason I say this is because in the construction industry, mostly in the northland, material suppliers and vendors hold buying shows for lumber yards and construction companies. ...
by admin | Jan 16, 2024 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Vertical Foam The placement of foam vertically around the perimeter of a concrete slab enables easier heating to achieve a more comfortable floor temperature along the edges and is an integral part of a “shallow frost foundation”. Typically, the...
by admin | Jan 9, 2024 | All, Excavation, General Industry, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Demolition – Power & Debris Safety is key when planning to remove an existing structure. Prior to machinery showing up to demolish any existing structures, the power supply to the structure must be disconnected. This means more just...
by admin | Jan 2, 2024 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Online Schedule In our attempt to keep our customers as informed as possible regarding their project, Economy Garages has upgraded our scheduling information found online. Our customers have the opportunity to log onto their page where they have...
by admin | Dec 26, 2023 | All, General Industry, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Permit Process The process of acquiring a permit for your building varies depending on which state, city, township, or municipality the building will be located in. It also depends on the type of work being done. Permits may include demolition,...
