http://www.thawground.com Methods & Equipment for Thawing Frozen Ground Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:29:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cold weather is seasonal. Fortunately, construction work is not... or at least it shouldn't be seasonal.  Contractors working in cold climates however, soon realize that their primary means of income can come to a grinding hault unless they're prepared to battle the cold white stuff and freezing temperatures. New compounds and ... http://www.thawground.com/2010/07/cold-weather-construction/ When it comes to heating and thawing large outdoor areas, there are usually three or four methods to choose from. Gas (propane), Hydronic (glycol), Chemical (salts), or my personal favorite - Electric Heat (Powerblanket). Although all four methods may seem reasonable solutions for heating and thawing, closer examination concludes that the Powerblanket is ... http://www.thawground.com/2010/06/propane-vs-electric-ground-thawing/ Cold weather construction ground heaters and thawing ground solutions.  Preheat rebar, thaw frozen ground, cure stem walls / foundations / large flatwork pads, warm equipment & hoses, thaw pipes, and keep construction crews working all winter long.  Avoid costly delays and work stoppage by using Powerblanket heated thawing & curing insulated blankets.   Shopping results for ... http://www.thawground.com/2010/01/ground-heaters/ For those of us that work in cold winter climates, we basically have two options available... close down shop for the winter or figure out a way to thaw frozen ground.  Keeping a construction crew productive requires us to be ready for anything mother nature can throw at us.  When ... http://www.thawground.com/2009/10/ground-thawing-tips/