Heat Storm - Outdoor Infrared Heaters

Minnesota road construction and infrared heaters

05.19.11

In Oaksdale, Minnesota, construction delays will be easing until October, when an overlay project will take place on Interstate 694. The majority of the roadwork won’t begin until the beginning of next year. Crews in this location will definitely need outdoor infrared heaters to boost their work effort and stay warm during the cold mornings.

According to Oakdale Patch, the state Department of Transportation will pour 10 inches of concrete over six miles of road in order to provide a reliable surface that will last for at least 30 years. Considering the special events and activities of surrounding businesses, construction crews will negotiate with the community in order to prevent delays that are inconvenient for the local economy.

As a gallon of propane typically costs $2.40, the total cost for propane heaters is equivalent to about three dollars per hour. Infrared heaters can save construction supervisors at least two dollars per hour, with a cost of less than 14 cents on average. Not only this, but Heat Storm devices provide a targeted warmth that will not be misdirected by the winds that frequently blow from the surrounding Great Lakes.