Ground Thawing Service
What is a Integral Ground Frost Removal Service?
A fully integrated ground thawing service provided by the Red Deer Screw Pile Pros includes a complete package that takes care of the site prep, set up, monitoring, tear down and clean up of your entire ground thawing experience. The Screw Pile Pros provide the required ground heating and snow removal equipment that is needed. All that is required of you is to tell us where you need the ground thawed and we’ll take care of the rest.
Includes:
- Site Prep – Snow and frost removed from the surface of the soil that is to be thawed
- Setup – Placement of poly vapor barrier, heater hoses and insulating blankets
- Ground Heating – frost removal via heating the solution circulated on the grounds surface
- Tear Down – once the ground frost has been removed equipment is packed up and removed to allow excavation or drilling
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What is Ground Frost Removal?
What is a portable Ground Heater?
A portable ground heater is a specialized piece of equipment designed to thaw frozen ground, making it possible to carry out excavation, piling, and construction activities in cold weather conditions. This equipment is particularly useful in the Red Deer region with it’s harsh and long winters.
Portable ground heaters are invaluable for ensuring construction schedules can continue with minimal disruption during winter. They are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Preparing sites for excavation or foundation work.
- Thawing frozen pipes or materials.
- Creating a workable environment for concrete pouring and curing, which requires specific temperature conditions.
- Environmental remediation work where temperature control of the soil is necessary.
By providing a means to control the ground temperature, portable ground heaters enable construction and repair activities to proceed year-round, avoiding costly delays and keeping projects on track.
How Does a Portable Ground Heater Work?
The operation of a portable ground heater involves several key steps:
Heating Method: Portable ground heaters typically use forced hot air or circulating heated fluids (like glycol or water) as their heating medium. The choice of medium depends on the specific heater model and the requirements of the job.
Distribution: For models using hot air, the heater blows warm air through insulated ducts placed on the ground surface or into shallow trenches dug around the work area. In fluid-based systems, heated fluid circulates through hoses laid out on the ground or buried slightly below the surface.
Insulation: To enhance efficiency, the heated area is often covered with insulated blankets or tarps to retain heat, minimize thermal loss, and ensure more uniform thawing of the frozen ground.
Thawing Process: The heat from the air or fluid transfers to the ground, gradually warming it and thawing the frozen soil. This process can take several hours to days, depending on the depth of the frost, soil type, and temperature conditions.
Monitoring and Adjusting: Throughout the thawing process, temperatures and progress are monitored. Adjustments are made as necessary to ensure even thawing and to prevent overheating or drying out the soil too much, which could make it unsuitable for certain construction activities.
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The pricing for the complete ground thawing service from the Red Deer Screw Pile Pros is charged at a daily rate. Pricing is subject to change. Pricing will vary depending on the needs for each specific site. To get an up-to-date price quote for your specific construction project, please feel free to contact us today.
