construction tips

4 Easy Steps to Cleaning a Portable Concrete Mixer

It is important to invest in quality, heavy equipment for your construction crew, so they can complete each project successfully. You know that not every project is the same and that you need the best tools for each of them. That includes portable concrete mixers that you can take with you to each job site. Read more…

3 Home Construction Mistakes To Avoid

Homebuilders are generally experienced construction contractors or individuals who know what they are doing. Building a home is a huge task to undertake, and the process takes a deep amount of experience and knowledge because the stakes are incredibly high. Experienced contractors tend to begin this project with a list of concerns to address that Read more…

10 Ideas to Keep in Mind for Your New Construction Project

Taking on a new construction project can be fun, but it also takes careful preparation. Although taking on this type of project may seem easy, it is not as clear-cut as you may think. Having the right mindset and having things in order can be beneficial to laying the right foundation. Here are a few Read more…

What is Waterproofing and How is it Different than Damp Proofing?

When you’re having moisture or water problems, you may hear the terms waterproofing and damp proofing tossed around. But to the average person, what’s the difference? They both limit the transfer of water through materials, right? As it turns out, there are major differences – especially if you’re worried about basement moisture problems. Let’s take Read more…

Should You Be Tying or Welding Rebar?

Revised November, 2020 to include updated product offerings available When you’ve got a lengthy concrete project ahead of you, the question of whether you should be tying or welding rebar may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s an important part of the job, impacting structural strength, ease of pour, quality of Read more…

What is the Importance of a Reinforced Concrete Slab?

With few exceptions, concrete slabs need to be reinforced with either rebar or re-mesh. Concrete has exceptional compressive strength. However, in relation to its compressive strength, concrete has weak tensile strength. That is to say, it is very difficult to crush concrete. It is much easier, on the other hand, to pull it apart. Compressive Read more…

How Portable Generators Work for Your Job Site

When you’re in need of a portable generator for your job site, there are so many questions that can come up. How many watts do you need to keep your site rolling? Do you need particular technologies? Let’s take a look at common questions contractors have about how portable generators work. Add it up The Read more…

How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall

The reason many people choose to build a timber retaining wall is because of the esthetic value. While steps can be taken to make a concrete or rock retaining wall more appealing, it is difficult to make either as attractive as a timber retaining wall. Additionally, the labor required to make a timber retaining wall Read more…

How to Properly Sand Drywall

Hanging drywall is the most popular and common way to finish an interior room today. It seems simple enough to mount the sheets of drywall and seal the seams with tape and joint compound, but even the smallest mistakes ruin the smooth look. Joint compound is irritatingly easy to smudge, dent, scoop and gouge while Read more…