Tidbits from the Top

Braced Walls

Tidbits from the TopBraced Walls  “Braced wall” is a term used for describing a structural wall section needed to combat the environmental strains that wind has on a building.  I’m sure if you...

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Curing Blankets

Tidbits from the TopCuring BlanketsPouring 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...

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Vertical Foam

Tidbits from the Top Vertical FoamThe 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...

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Lumber Sizes

Tidbits from the Top Lumber SizesWhy is a 2x4 not a 2x4 you ask.  The world of dimensional lumber changed when quality became an expectation.  In years long past, when lumber mills cut dimensional...

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H-Clips

Tidbits from the TopH-ClipsPanel Edge Clips, more often known as H-Clips (because they look like the letter ‘H’ when looked at from the side), are small building components having a large...

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