Ground Thawing Tips Made Easy – 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 temperatures dip below zero (like they have been this winter season), the life of a construction contractor gets very interesting. One of my favorite tools for winter construction is a new product called Powerblanket.
The guys over at Powerblanket have figured out a way to build a heavy duty outdoor construction blanket that runs off a standard 15 amp / 120V plug. Their various models heat beneath the blanket to 100 and 140 F above ambient outdoor air temperatures and can easily thaw 18″ of hard frozen ground in a 24-48 hour period. Roll it out, plug it in, and walk away. Add an insulated curing blanket on top of Powerblanket to keep heat in and wind away from blankets for best results.
Toll Free (866) 805-HEAT
The Thaw & Cure SuperStore
www.HeatAuthority.com
Heat Authority offers a wide selection of unique heat spreading products that deliver a barrier of heat to tough frozen ground and traps the heat with a layer of insulation. The end result is a faster more economical thawing solution. As frozen ground, ice, and snow melt… the heated moisture continues working its way deeper and deeper into the soil until thawing reaches required depths allowing you to begin excavation or concrete work. Visit their website for a complete selection of ground thawing and concrete curing related heated products.
CureMAX, RapidTHAW, Heat Authority and Powerblanket offer safe products and are built with a tough vinyl outer shell rated to -30°F. Discounts are available for quantity orders and resellers. I have listed several of their most popular ground thawing and ice removal blankets below. They can be reached by calling 866-805-4328 or online at www.HeatAuthority.com and have several US warehouses to ship from. Ground thawing tips from Heat Authority.
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4.5′ x 30′ Multi-Duty HEAT, THAW, CURE |
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10′ x 10′ Multi-Duty HEAT, THAW, CURE |
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10′ x 20′ 30AMP MONSTER THAW/CURE |
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5′ x 9′ Extra-Hot HEAT & THAW |
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3′ x 4′ Extra-Hot Engine Warmer |
Find a Powerblanket Distributor near you
Toll Free (866) 805-HEAT
The Thaw & Cure SuperStore
www.HeatAuthority.com
