[Keith N]

Originally posted by Matt Kulp
Great idea!

You beat me to it. I've been looking for more ideas to keep the sand thawed.

[mrusk]

Here is a make shift tent we constructed to build a masonry stoop.

[mrusk]

Another pic.

[tom]

We use accelerators with concrete/mortar and always cover(for a few days) with concrete blankets if freezing temps are expected. The blankets are also great for covering materials and the worksite to prevent freezing.

[my big dog]

Tom how well do insulating blankets work to keep piles from freezing? i have wanted to try them but thought they were mostly for keeping the heat of curing concrete.?

[HRLand]

We use them to cover material piles as well. Works great.

[tom]

They work very well. You can expect to pay +/- $100 for a 12' x 25' with a R value around 6.0

[natural12]

Where can one buy a couple of these blankets? I may need some for a job we are doing this winter.

thanks

[Stonehenge]

Check your concrete suppliers.

[tom]

Natural 12

Midwest Canvas Corp. is one company that makes them. We buy ours through Sunbelt Rentals (formerly Nations Rents). Also, It looks like there's a White Cap Construction Supply in Raleigh. They carry them as well. www.whitecap.net