Weatherproofing for a bio-defense lab fosters the use of infrared heaters

In Manhattan, Kansas, a bio-defense lab recently received some upgrades to protect the structure in the event of a tornado. However, there is a lot of controversy as to how well the building can withstand the destruction of larger tornadoes, especially after the recent disaster in Joplin, Missouri. For this reason, planners are considering more effective upgrades. In order to work through the cold temperatures of the Great Plains during the winter, construction crews will need the targeted warmth of infrared heaters.

According to The Kansas City Star, a new biological and agricultural laboratory will be finished in 2018, which raises the same concerns. Residents of the Midwest are worried that if a tornado strikes one of these facilities, dangerous toxins can be released and spread to humans and livestock, costing the cattle industry more than $5 billion.

At a cost of less than 14 cents per hour, the energy efficiency of infrared heaters is superior to alternative sources. Propane heaters, on the other hand, cost as much as three dollars per hour, which would make winter construction in Kansas much more expensive.