Tag: Weather
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How to stormproof your garden and protect it from bad weather
Stormproofing your garden in autumn is a smart choice as there’s a lot of potential for the weather to cause havoc at this time of year. The combination of high winds and torrential rain is never a good thing, especially if you haven’t got round to doing a thorough maintenance check in your garden at…
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Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job
When concrete crews pour slabs in January or set sidewalks during sleet, the job continues regardless of the cold. For contractors, winter brings challenges that go beyond discomfort. Frostbitten fingers make it difficult to tie rebar, numb feet create unstable footing and the risk of hypothermia rises quickly without proper protection. Reliable winter workwear is…
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Perry Weather Survey: 79% of Construction Firms Report Heat Issues
A new survey commissioned by Perry Weather, a leader in weather safety technology, reveals that extreme heat is creating critical safety and efficiency vulnerabilities on construction sites. The report, “Under Pressure: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Construction Safety,” found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. construction leaders reported heat-related incidents at their jobsites in the past…
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Colder Weather
Preparing your home for the coldest part of the year is an essential process that many homeowners do not tackle correctly. When you miss the steps that are essential to prepare your home for the winter, you might find that you experience issues that could have been avoided, such as water damage and a furnace…
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ACI Guides Quality, Durability in Hot Weather Concreting
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a global authority on concrete knowledge, announces a robust suite of resources to ensure contractors and professionals are well-equipped to overcome the challenges of hot weather concreting. Significant risks are possible to the quality and durability of concrete structures during hot weather concreting. High temperatures, rapid evaporation, and increased risk…
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How to make a bee watering station for hot weather
Whether you have a garden or not, setting up a bee watering station this weekend is not only a fun, family-friendly, eco garden activity, but these spots will act as essential resources for our prize pollinators during dry, hot spells. “Bees need water not just to stay hydrated, but also to make food for their…
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Combat Bad Weather With Better Planning
Developing relationships with potential customers requires patience. ACI Asphalt & Concrete, LLC sales associate Mike Picott nurtured a two-year relationship with new client Tashitaa Tufaa of MTN in Fridley, Minnesota. He saw that come to fruition this season after lengthy negotiations. The customer’s goal was to create a new 157,995 square foot asphalt parking lot…
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How to keep a conservatory cool during warm weather
A conservatory is the perfect place to relax and take in garden views, but when summer rolls around, these spaces can quickly feel more like a sweltering greenhouse than a tranquil retreat. All that beautiful glazing might flood the space with natural light, but it also traps heat, making it tricky to keep temperatures comfortable…
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TYPAR® Unveils New Weather Protection at 2025 IBS
TYPAR®, a leading provider of high-performance building wrap, construction tape, flashing and accessories, will debut several new building envelope product innovations at the 2025 International Builders’ Show (booth C4915) February 25-27 in Las Vegas. Organized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the International Builders’ Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show…
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Bridging the Contractor-Carrier Gap Speeds Weather Claim Resolution
The increase in extreme weather events is making already arduous processes, such as assessments, adjustments, and repairs, more difficult, creating delays in repairs and longer claims cycles. Data from JD Power shows the average claims cycle has increased by six days in the last two years, going from 17.9 days to 23.9 days, and for…