Month: October 2015

Concrete masonry units aren’t used to build a large proportion of housing in the Midwest, but there are still plenty of applications where this type of wall is needed and additional insulation is also needed. Fortunately, there are a number of tactics and products available to help builders insulate concrete. Here are three common options. … Continue reading 3 Common Concrete Wall Insulation Methods

Circular saws are handy tools for both professional contractors and your average weekend warrior. There are many varieties of circular saws to choose from, however, which can be daunting the first time you go looking for one. If you’re in the market for a circular saw, your first call should be to Maxwell Supply in … Continue reading 4 Tips For Buying A Quality Circular Saw

Development and construction can lead to significantly increased erosion rates, which have many negative effects. Not only can erosion make slopes and embankments unstable, which directly impacts any structures recently built near them, but it also can result in destroyed ecosystems, degraded water supplies and increased flood hazards. This is why erosion control on construction … Continue reading The 4 Principles of Erosion Control

Geosynthetics have a variety of uses from erosion control to embankment reinforcement to improved subsurface drainage. One of the most common uses, however, is in road construction, particularly temporary roads such as construction roads, access roads and forest paths. These are the benefits of using geosynthetics for these applications. Bearing capacity For constructing both roads … Continue reading 4 Benefits Of Geosynthetics In Road Construction