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 3, 2025 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Specials Blast How can a person know what the going rate on a garage is with the constantly fluctuating material prices? Two words, “Specials Blast”. Economy Garages puts out a new special every Tuesday and sends it to everyone on our...
by admin | Jan 13, 2025 | All, Building, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Building SHells – House & Cabin Did you ever think that structural boxes can be used for houses and cabins, not just garages? Approximately five percent of the buildings we build are either a shell for a house or cabin. We call...
by admin | Dec 10, 2024 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top What to expect when you call You finally made the decision to inquire about that dream building, but what questions are going to be asked? We will start by verifying the location of the building site and your contact information so we can...
by admin | Nov 12, 2024 | All, Planning/Codes, The "Economy Garages" Way, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Snow Removal/Access Economy Garages constructs buildings throughout most winters; however, the access to the building location must be maintained by removing any snow build-up. The snow must not be plowed or thrown onto or in front of the...