QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 3 | OCTOBER 2022 Industry News & Trends Product Feature Announcements Resources
Leaf It To Us Industry News & Trends Fall Safety
Avoid safety incidents this fall by preparing your team for changes that come with autumn weather.
• Clear away old leaves. After bad weather, wet
leaves can become a slippery hazard and can jam equipment.
Fall Must-Use Products These Steelcoat® products are helpful during the fall season. Here’s what you’ll need:
For general cleanup...
• Provide shelter from inclement weather. An
Heavy Duty Twist Tie Drum Liners
enclosed construction tent can give your crew a break and a chance to warm up on frigid days.
FG-P9934 -10 55 Gallon 36” x 56” 2 mil Clear
• Require your crew to have warm gear on hand. If the weather takes a turn, it’s important to be prepared and have the proper clothing to stay warm.
• Educate your crew on safety measures and danger signs of too much exposure to rough weather.
• Adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Setting the clock
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For leaf cleanup... Lawn & Leaf Drawstring Trash Bags FG-P9941-46K 39 Gallon 33” x 41” 1.1 mil
back an hour may require you to adjust project hours to utilize daylight better.
• Complete machinery or equipment maintenance.
Keep your team prepared by creating winter emergency kits for vehicles your construction crew will use. These kits should contain blankets, a flashlight, a snow brush, an ice scraper, nutritious snacks, and bottled water.
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In the United States, 80% of houses are at least 20 years old and are more likely to require updates and renovations. Source: Comfy Living
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Steelcoat® High Density Painter’s Plastic appeals to the DIY consumer and the professional contractors. Protect walls, furniture, and floors from dust and paint.
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By the Numbers
How Much Does Yard Clean Up Cost?
Whether it’s lack of time or physical limitations that have you questioning how you will get your yard ready for winter - reaching out to a local service may be the best option instead of handling the task yourself. Prices to remove leaves vary based on regional cost of living differences, how they’re removed (bagged, raked or blown), and your lawn’s tree density. The more leaves that fall, the more you’ll pay.
$191- $570
$363
National Average
Typical Range
$75 - $1,100 Low End - High End
Leaf removal can run anywhere from $400 to $1,000 per acre, although most pay $600 to $700. However, most homes sit on a 1/6 acre lot which ranges from $75-$175.
Based on leaf removal method:
Raking
$25-$50 per hour
Blowing
$15-$45 per hour
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Cost data is based on actual project costs as reported by 28,901 HomeAdvisor members. August 2022
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Product Spotlight: Drum Liners Steelcoat® can liners and drum liners are strong, versatile bags that are perfect for everything from kitchen use to cleaning up the garage and yard. Increased strength, durability, and quality combine with a multitude of sizes and features to provide a large assortment of bags for any household or yard task.
Tough bags for tough jobs. • 3-ply construction for extreme strength • Tear-resistance and puncture-resistance • 2 mil thickness provides superior strength for bulky, heavy trash • Multi-purpose versatile bags can be used throughout the household and business • Available in black and clear
Heavy duty liners perfect for: • Construction • Manufacturing • Resturants
• Household • Home Workshop • Yard Work
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PUNCTURE RESISTANT
Prices for steel mill products, crude petroleum and softwood lumber were down 5.7%, 5.3% and 3.1%, respectively, for the month, while cost for all nonresidential supplies moderated 1.4%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics producer price index data. Source: Construction Dive
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