by admin | Aug 20, 2025 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Concrete – Compressive Strength There are limitless options when it comes to how a concrete mix is designed. Economy Garages uses a mix strength above the International Residential Code, used in Minnesota, and the Uniform Dwelling...
by admin | Aug 5, 2025 | All, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Packaging for Travel Economy Garages has a specific way to load trailers to protect the materials and provide safe transportation. We have developed our trailer loading methods over many decades. It is always interesting to develop better...
by admin | Jul 22, 2025 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Block Openings If block is used under the walls for a garage, there are specific openings needed to fit garage doors and service doors. A service door requires a minimum block opening 2” larger than the door size. Example: a standard 36”...
by admin | Jul 8, 2025 | All, Concrete, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Anchor Bolt Requirements There is a rhyme and reason for the type and location of anchor bolts needed in a concrete floor. Okay… forget about the rhyme… I’ve got nothing. Anchor bolts are required to be ½” in diameter but are not...
by admin | Jun 24, 2025 | All, Excavation, Planning/Codes, Tidbits from the Top, Uncategorized
Tidbits from the Top Private Locates So, Gopher State One Call or Diggers Hotline has been called and has been to your site, so everything is good-to-go right? Not necessarily. Those locate services will only mark the utilities up to the meter. Many homes have...
by admin | Jun 10, 2025 | All, Concrete, Tidbits from the Top, Uncategorized
Tidbits from the Top Concrete Admixtures The four main ingredients of concrete are sand, aggregate, cement, and water. Mixing these together and allowing the process of hydration to occur will end up creating concrete but there are many products that can be...
