Last time on “Field Notes,” we took a look at the top three factors that affect the selection of concrete waterproofing. Now, with the help of our Technical Services Technician Doug Adam, we want to take an even closer look at one in particular: local climate factors.
Any contractor in concrete construction knows that weather is rarely ideal. That can lead to diminishing its importance in construction at times. After all, you can’t wait forever for the weather to get better. You have deadlines you need to meet. So you make do with what you have.
But climate factors can actually lead to the success or failure of a concrete construction project. It’s why they should be taken into more consideration, and we can see why just by looking at the different climates of British Columbia (BC), Canada.
A truly unique space in Canada, BC is not only home to the country’s only desert but also home to around 25% of the world’s temperate rainforests. BC is also bordered from most of the rest of the country by rocky mountains and is subject to temperate ocean weather patterns. These combine to create winter conditions that are exclusive to the West Coast compared to the rest of Canada.
It’s an element that any contractor working within the region has to get used to, ensuring they’re aware of climate factors like the following.
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