The ability to shift gears and adapt may be the most important character trait for a general contractor today.

When Justin Leonard of Beaver Constructors contacted us back in August for a project he knew would need temporary heat. Already familiar with hydronic heat, he knew he couldn't settle for just any climate control system for this project.

A broken-up schedule presented a challenge to the team.

Working with the Stark Parks department, Justin was to remodel the visitor center, but with an unusual schedule. Due to budgetary concerns the project was to begin and then be put on hold until sometime next year. This would mean the structure—primarily wood with a new interior—would sit vacant for the harshest winter months.

Work would only go on for a few weeks before taking a break during the coldest months.

The hydronic system was clearly the best solution. The system would sustain ideal moisture levels, avoiding both slow finish times and damage to the structure. Additionally, both the boiler system and exchangers regulate themselves. The boiler is capable of restarting itself in the event of a power outage, while the exhangers will power down before they can catch fire—important features for a building that will be vacant and unsupervised for long stretches of time.

Hydronic heat was the perfect choice because it needs little supervision.

As you can see in the pictures, not only is the building at a comfortable mid 70 degrees, the humidity inside the building is half of what it is outside. In fact, Superintendent Troy McGrath had only one complaint: “We have to turn the units way down, or it just gets too hot in here.”

The system will maintain ideal conditions for the structure throughout the winter.

Congratulations to Justin, Troy, and the entire Beaver Starks Park Team. We are proud to work on this project with you.