The design of your concrete sidewalks, curbs, and gutters will improve the safety of pedestrians, help ensure that rainwater drains properly, and that concrete work meets ADA compliance standards. Whether you are installing a new sidewalk for your home or new curbs for your business, it is important that you understand when curbs and gutters…
Business owners, homeowners, or municipalities that need to have a sidewalk installed need to have a clear understanding of the accessibility, safety, drainage, and durability requirements for that concrete work and Potrykus Construction may be able to help. When looking ahead to the next year, there are no new major regulations and requirements for sidewalks…
Here in Wisconsin, intense freeze-thaw cycles can cause damage to asphalt and concrete parking lots over time — and whether you decide to repair or replace a parking lot is an expensive decision to have to make. Many business owners in the Midwest want to know — when should you replace a parking lot instead…
The foundation of your home or business provides strength and stability for your construction project. A concrete foundation is the standard in most cases — but you may not realize that there are other types of foundations. When you make the decision to build a home or business, it is important that you understand the…
Step on a crack, break your mother’s back. We have all probably heard this superstitious statement or played that game when we were kids, and avoided the cracks in the sidewalk — but what causes those cracks in the sidewalk? A damaged sidewalk can be caused by multiple factors and a few common problems that…
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) plays an important role in many aspects of a concrete construction project — from sidewalks and wheelchair ramps to entrances and parking lots. When businesses make the decision to install a brand-new parking garage or upgrade a parking lot, it is important that the construction project remains…
Exposure to moisture, the elements, and shifting soil can create added stress on concrete commercial foundations — but how do you know that your foundation is in need of repairs or replacement? A simple crack in a building’s foundation may be alarming to the untrained eye, but when you have a better understanding of concrete…
When you have a concrete construction project — whether it be concrete flatwork or a commercial building foundation — there are standards and regulations that need to be met. For Wisconsin property owners and construction companies, many of these standards are overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and many concrete construction projects need…
Is there damage to the concrete foundation of your building? Damage due to moisture changes, soil movement, and improper water drainage will happen as time progresses, but it is important to understand how to react to foundation damage — whether that is foundation repair or foundation replacement. We hope that this foundation repair vs. foundation…
Businesses that install a concrete foundation or concrete flatwork need to understand the rules, regulations, and compliance standards that will impact the construction of their project. This can include Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, building and structural codes, OSHA occupational health and safety requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria. The owners of buildings…
