How Temporary Heating Protects Job Sites

Written on: September 2, 2024

Propane Space Heaters Bring More Than Comfort

When winter comes to metro Atlanta, you might forget that we’re “down south” with lows in the mid-30s and chilly daytime temperatures in the mid-40s. Propane space heaters are ideal for helping keep workers warm on job sites when the air gets raw—and it helps keep projects on schedule and on budget. But it’s not just about the creature comforts. Temporary heating solutions can ensure climate-sensitive work isn’t affected by the weather.

Here’s how propane space heating can keep all your jobs on track in cooler weather.

Protect Employees

• Keeping your team warm can prevent injuries and increase productivity, because they can focus on tasks and not on the cold.
• Gloves make some detail work impossible. Space heating can prevent frostbite to fingers while doing fine work.
• Propane construction heaters produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas- or diesel-powered heaters. That’s better for your workers’ health and lungs, not to mention the environment.

Protect Projects

Keep your projects on schedule and on budget by preventing problems or damage resulting from the cold.

• Prevent exposed pipes from freezing (and potentially bursting) on unfinished construction projects.
• Ensure spackle, primer and paint can cure properly and prevent premature peeling or cracking.
• Provide the optimal temperature for applying paint, stucco and plaster to ensure the best results.
• Clean-burning propane eliminates soot buildup on walls.
• Some equipment may not perform properly in colder temperatures. Space heating eliminates delays.

Protect Your Budget

Delays cost money. Propane space heaters not only help you keep projects on track and prevent weather-related delays that can increase labor costs, they can also be more cost effective than other types of temporary space heating on construction sites.

• Propane-powered heaters deliver more Btus of heat than comparable electric heaters, so you get more bang for your buck.
• Propane for temporary heat lasts longer, requiring fewer refills than diesel or gasoline options. That saves time and money too.
• Propane space heaters are portable and easy to set up—and move where they are needed. No need for a generator if your job isn’t yet connected to the grid.
• If you already use propane for forklifts or other equipment, you already have the refueling infrastructure in place.

The Bottom Line

Don’t let cold weather sideline your projects. Talk to the team at Georgia Gas Distributors about your needs. We can help you keep your jobsites and your people warm and safe. Whether you need temporary heating for one job or for multiple locations, for roofing, welding, painting or other work, we have decades of experience. We can tailor a temporary heating solution to the specific needs of your project, with heaters ranging from smaller models that can generate up to 35,000 Btus to larger units able to produce as much as 5 million Btus. We’ll set you up with a delivery schedule that meets your needs, whether you need bulk propane or portable cylinders. And we’ll set you up with a lockable storage cage and make sure you know how to handle cylinders and refuel safely.

Don’t wait for cold weather to throw your jobs off track: contact us for more information today.