Hey Rodolfo! I’m from Toronto, so winter temps here get pretty rough. Last year, we didn’t do any outdoor jobs during winter, but this year we’re preparing to work throughout the season. I’ve invested in tents with side coverings and am currently looking for space heaters to keep the work area warm. If there’s too much snow or a storm, we’ll reschedule, and clients are usually understanding. I also plan to let them know upfront that winter jobs might take a little longer due to temperature adjustments. On top of that, I’m pushing to get more commercial and industrial clients since winter tends to be their slower period.

@Rodolfo Martinez Hi Rodolfo, I use a polyaspartic that can be applied in temperatures as low as -30°C. While the cure times increase in the cold, the product will still cure properly during the winter. To ensure smooth application, I recommend running a space heater while grinding to maintain the surface temperature. Also, make sure to keep the polyaspartic in a warm area before mixing, it helps with workability and ensures the product performs as expected.

Hey Jacob! I usually aim for $2-$3 CAD per square foot, depending on the specifics of the job. For example, I recently did a 300 sqft project for $2 per square foot since it was close by, had no sidewalls, and I have my own equipment. If there are sidewalls involved, I bump it up to $3 per square foot because it requires more work. Owning your equipment definitely helps keep costs down, but it’s always good to adjust based on the job requirements. Hope this helps!

Hey Neil! I recently went through the process of choosing a generator, so hopefully I can offer some useful tips. I have a Husqvarna PG 510 grinder and a Husqvarna DE 120 vacuum, and my supplier recommended a minimum of 9000 running watts just to handle those two. To future-proof my setup, I went with a generator that has 12,000 running watts, which I found at a good price from Costco (Champion brand). One thing to keep in mind is that you might need a 10-gauge wire to make a pigtail connection for your grinder—mine didn’t fit directly into the generator, so I had to make that adjustment. I’d suggest checking the wattage needs for each of your machines and maybe going a bit above to be on the safe side if you plan to add bigger equipment down the road.

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