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Musings of a stonemason.

Inclement Conditions

May 21, 2015

Often clients will ask me, ‘is it possible to build outdoors in cold weather?’ The answer is yes, on one condition as we shall see.

In the Middle Ages, the so-called Dark Ages, monks and philosophers engaged in great debates on matters of deep theological import. My favorite is ‘how many angels can fit on the head of a pin?’ This is reflected in the modern day quandary faced by general contractors approaching a deadline—how many subcontractors can fit onto the job site at one time?  The answer is surprisingly direct:  an unlimited number, if you have faith.

We proved this recently pouring concrete in front of the entrance to an office building during an unexpected April snow storm: we used hot water, chemical admixtures, kerosene heaters, poly tents. But the key ingredient is faith.

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