Temporary Heaters For Changing Project Locations

Written on: February 15, 2021

Kimlin Helps You Keep Worksites Safe And Warm

Winter weather can wreak havoc on job sites.

The cold creates unsafe working conditions and makes it harder for them to do their jobs properly. Both of those issues slow down your projects, costing you time and money.

It also means several kinds of projects, from painting to outdoor concrete work, are compromised or impossible to get done.

But with propane-powered temporary heating equipment and service from Kimlin Energy, your projects progress safely and efficiently.

Kimlin Energy is your one-stop shop for everything you need for temporary heating. We’ll work with you to determine your needs and we can provide the heaters, hoses, and regulators. You also get our reliable propane delivery service, with both on-call and next-day delivery.

Benefits Of Temporary Heating

Temporary heating allows your workers to do their jobs in safety and comfort. But that’s only the first benefit. Specific projects and materials are helped as well. Here are some of the ways temporary heating works for you.

• Paint and joint compound can dry and cure properly
• Stucco and plaster can set up without worry about damage from freezing and thawing
• Concrete and brick are protected from ice crystals forming that can weaken them
• Equipment can operate properly
• Exposed plumbing is protected from freezing and bursting
• Concrete can cure properly
• Ground thaw units let digging work proceed

What’s great about temporary heating is the temporary part. As project locations change, or you’re working in different spaces at a jobsite, the temporary heating equipment goes where the work is.

Temporary Heating Safety Guidance

When used properly, temporary heating equipment is a safe, cost-effective way to keep jobsites warm and projects on track. Kimlin Energy will help you when it comes to best practices for temporary heating safety. Here are some guidelines.

• Choose the correct size temporary heaters: Calculate the cubic feet of the space. Multiply that by two for a moderately insulated space and four for a barely insulated space. That sum will tell you how many BTUs you will need to heat that space.
• Thoroughly read and re-read the operating manual for your temporary heating equipment. Everyone who will be working near it also needs to do this.
• Make sure your temporary heater has an emergency safety shutoff valve.
• Carefully inspect all temporary heaters and propane cylinders before using them.
• Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.
• Keep a clear space around propane temporary heaters. OSHA regulations require a minimum of 1 to 3 feet of clearance around heaters, depending on the type of heater.
• Never put combustible materials near the heaters.
• Set heaters on a level surface.
• Never place heaters on wood floors.

Contact us today to learn more about our temporary heating services!