Outdoor workers keep moving to stay warm

Construction workers have continued their outdoor building projects in Marshall County despite this winters harsh temperatures.

People who have to work outside should wear lots of clothing and keep moving, local contractors say.

A warmup is expected this week, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by the weekend and settling into the upper 40s early next week. That should make outside working conditions more tolerable.

During the cold snap, some contractors moved their work indoors, but others continued outdoor projects.

To keep warm when working outside, the crew members dress as warmly as they can, Fox said.

When it is extremely cold, the production level slows down, he said. We have quite a bit on the books, and when spring hits, we have some siding, roofing and window replacement projects scheduled on places hit by the storm last October.

JD Construction, Marysville, has two custom homes, two commercial projects, two agriculture buildings and remodeling projects under way in addition to construction work at Fort Riley.

Co-owner Jarrod Smith said the frame crew at Fort Riley moved inside to help the trim crew during the cold weather.

Work continues on the outside construction projects in the county despite the cold weather, Smith said.

We want to keep the customers satisfied, he said. We have heaters in our work trailers. If it is really cold or snowy, the crew moves inside to build headers, help trim crews, hang insulation or do other indoor work.

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