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Insulated Blankets from Warmzone are the Secret to Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather
Salt Lake City, Utah ( PRWEB ) April 2, 2008 – Pouring concrete in cold weather is not a good idea. Even though the first day of spring has arrived, the ground is still frozen in many parts of the country. Typically, this means that construction projects involving concrete – such as home construction jobs – must wait until the ground warms. With the close of winter, most do-it-yourself types are eager to tackle projects that have been put off during the cold season. However, during spring, temperatures can still dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and at that temperature freshly-poured concrete can freeze or not cure properly. The PowerBlanket® is an ideal solution to pouring concrete in cold weather. PowerBlankets are extremely durable, weatherproof electrically-heated curing blankets for home and construction projects. From large outdoor projects to small indoor needs, versatile PowerBlankets are available in a variety of sizes and designed to link together to fit the specific space requirements of your projects. Most people try to use blankets or straw to keep concrete from freezing in cold weather. However just keeping the concrete from freezing isn't enough. "No amount of blankets or straw will thaw frozen ground -- and the last thing you want to do is pour concrete on frozen ground," notes Warmzone CEO Tracy Stanger. While it may be possible able to trap in some heat, this insulation won't keep the temperature at an ideal level for maximum curing efficiency. "To pour concrete you need to have the temperature between 65 - 85° Fahrenheit - both to lay a strong foundation and to save hours and hours of time. PowerBlanket is a solution," notes Stanger. He adds that the blankets are energy efficient. The colder the temperature that concrete gets exposed to, the longer it will take to set and reach its maximum strength. For example, concrete that is steady at 70° F will set in approximately 6 hours, but at 40° F it will take 14 hours. At 70° F it your concrete will be almost three times as strong as it will at if it's maintained at 40° F. PowerBlankets can be used for other insulation and warming needs in cold water, including: engine warming, bucket heating, wall curing, ground thawing, equipment warming, frozen pipe thawing, curb and gutter thawing, etc. The curing blankets can also be used on cement walls and columns. The rugged
PowerBlanket is safe to handle in inclement weather and
are extremely durable. The insulated, vinyl
covered blankets can be driven on, pulled
over rebar, dragged through mud and water, buried, and
then rolled up or folded until it is needed again.
PowerBlankets can prevent construction delays and
enhance the quality of cement work, and it's
applications are virtually limitless.
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