Outdoor Construction Can Move Forward Even in Cold Weather

Major construction projects usually get a bad wrap for being over budget and pushing past deadlines with wild abandon. Cold weather is often a major culprit and cause for stress on large scale projects where penalties begin accruing when the agreed upon completion date comes and goes. Highway projects are especially at the mercy of weather as the cold makes curing concrete challenging. An electrically heated, insulated concrete curing blanket , such as the PowerBlanket is a valuable solution to common weather delays.

Concrete curing blankets are superior to expensive and awkward boiler systems frequently used on such projects. Concrete construction blankets eliminate the need for such bulky equipment. The PowerBlanket allows roadway construction companies to stay on schedule and meet code at the same time.

Using a concrete curing blankets is an important alternative for the environment as well. The boiler systems employed produce noxious fumes, discharge and open-flames. The use of a concrete curing blanket not only ensures optimum curing conditions for the concrete, but gives users the peace of mind that fumes are not part of the equation. The blankets require no flammable or toxic liquids, and eliminate the need for the large and costly equipment. Projects will still inevitably be late sometimes, but now cold weather will not be the major offending obstacle. Use the PowerBlanket and get the job done right and on time.

Outdoor Heating for Those "Hard to Reach Places"

During winter's cold months, it’s downright uncomfortable to go outside. It's only natural to avoid leaving the warmth of your home rather than braving the frigid temperatures outside. But, if you knew there was warmth waiting for you it might not be so bad. PowerBlankets can provide this warmth for places where heat typically isn’t available. It’s no different than hopping in to a nice warm bed where the electric blanket has done it’s warm-up job. PowerBlankets can provide heat to prevent the problems that the cold conditions can cause.

Acting as insulating curing blankets for freshly poured concrete, PowerBlankets can extend the pouring season or make jobs possible when freeze might otherwise set in. They are excellent for throwing over that block wall that hasn’t cured yet, enabling you to accomplish tasks that you otherwise might have had to wait till spring to complete. These outdoor heating blankets are also great as engine warmers. Need to run errands but don’t want to wait long for that warm up time? If a garage isn’t an option, PowerBlankets will dramatically cut that time.

PowerBlankets are also designed as barrel warmers for any tasks that may require the contents to be kept from freezing. They are very effective for times when you need to thaw ground for any reason. During the winter time, ground thaw is a common use for PowerBlankets.

These weatherproof, outdoor heating blankets will stand up to the conditions and help you with the projects you need to complete. Take a look at these versatile heating blankets and let them simplify your life and help you to be more productive.