Site work in a Michigan winter
Site work in a Michigan winter
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I just got a project near Coldwater,MI with an aggressive schedule. What aspects of site work can be done in a Michigan winter? I'm in central Ohio.
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Site work in a Michigan winter
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RE: Site work in a Michigan winter
Obviously, construction costs will be higher in the winter. Expect higher costs and more time for site grading, masonry, and concrete.
RE: Site work in a Michigan winter
These are probably the main considerations. The most important point is the stone. I usually stock pile some on site if i can.
Good Luck & Stay Warm
RE: Site work in a Michigan winter
Any concrete placement will require added measures to maintain the proper curing temperature. Sometimes these measures involve something simple like keeping freshly cast concrete covered, or they may be more extensive; constructing temporary "tents" with a heating system.
Large mass pours require less frost protection while thin structural elements such as walls or retaining walls will require more. The colder it is, the more the concrete will need to be protected.
All of this, of course, adds time and $$ to the project.