Re-Thinking Construction Heaters

As temperatures decline even daytime work will become difficult and will need construction heaters to continue.

However, there’s still time to take a hard look at how you heat your temporary structures. Traditional methods like direct and indirect construction heaters may have done the job in the past, but safety concerns and high fuel costs outweigh the low up-front expense. The alternative? Hydronic heating:

Hydronic systems are quickly becoming the preferred method of heating temporary structures for major contractors in Northern Ohio.

Fuel Savings:

A hydronic system allows you to place the heat source directly within the temporary structure. Unlike traditional construction heaters, the system recirculates air within the structure, allowing for even heat distribution. It even cycles on and off as it maintains temperature, meaning increased fuel savings. Furthermore, since no combustion occurs within the structure the system does not draw in outside air. This means the structure is not pressurized and keeps your valuable heat dollars from being pushed out of every rip, seam, or tear.

Direct- and indirect-fired systems may appear less expensive at first glance but they quickly become expensive due to inefficiency.

Fume Free:

With a hydronic system, all combustion takes place outside of the structure so no fumes enter into the work area at any time. This makes it much easier to meet OSHA CAS No. 124-38-9 requirements. Not only does this simplify air monitoring, but it also means your workers will go home without headaches caused by fumes.

Without the high CO2 emissions of traditional methods, a hydronic system let's your personnel breathe easy.

Silica Dust Control:

Unlike any other form of temporary heat on the market, a hydronic system is fully MERV filterable, allowing it to become part of your air quality plan to meet OSHA Standards for controlling silica.

Hydronic heating contributes to your overall air-quality standards.

No Fire Hazard :

The exchangers used in a hydronic system are fully UL/ETL certified. In fact, they are so safe even if they were completely covered they would shut themselves off before catching fire. Unlike traditional construction heaters, it is capable of restarting itself in the event of a power outage or flame loss.

With enhanced safety features and no open flame, hydronic heating is considerably less dangerous.

Low Power Consumption:

With a heating unit that operates on a 110v 20amp circuit and exchangers that need as little as 1.8amps, the system can easily fit any project’s power supply.

Hydronic systems are the most adaptable, cost-efficient, and safe temporary heating option on the market today.

Project schedules have compressed, regulations have increased, but the cold weather is still on its way. Consider a heat source that solves problems instead of creating them.