The winter months are often a great time to work on making your home work better for you by undertaking renovation projects. From revamping your kitchen to demolishing your bathroom, often these projects can produce a lot of waste, which is where skips come in. This guide will help you stay safe while using a skip this winter, by carefully considering the skip’s position and taking into account the weather forecast.
Weather Conditions
When hiring your skip, it’s essential to consider the weather forecast. Bad weather, such as heavy snow, icy conditions or storms can have an impact on the delivery and collection of your skip. To counteract this, you might need to add extra time to your schedule, allowing for delays that could interrupt your project.
Skip Placement
Protecting your domestic skip hire from the elements is especially important during the winter months. Poor weather conditions associated with the winter months can cause the waste in your skip to blow away or become extremely wet. To prevent this, placing in a covered area or behind a wall can lessen the impact of the weather. Similarly, using a tarpaulin can help you protect the waste inside, allowing water to flow off with ease.
Safety
Icy conditions that come as a result of low winter temperatures can be dangerous for you. Ice can lead to slips and falls that in turn result in potentially serious injuries. While carrying waste to your skip, make sure to be mindful of the condition of the ground, and to step carefully. You might also consider using measures to remove the ice before you walk outside, such as laying down salt.
Ground Conditions
Placing a skip on frozen or muddy ground can create several challenges. Firstly, the weight of the skip can cause it to sink into the soft ground, making it difficult to access and potentially damaging the surrounding area. This can also make it unstable, increasing the risk of it tipping over. Secondly, the muddy conditions can make it challenging for the skip collection vehicle to reach the skip and safely lift it away. To avoid difficulty, it’s typically best to find a flat surface that is unaffected by wet conditions, such as a driveway.
Skip Hire in Belfast
At Batesy Skip Hire, we offer a wide range of waste collection services in Belfast. Our small skip hires can be used to help keep your construction site clear of debris and waste, making it a safer place to work. To find out more about us and our professional waste management services, please visit our website or get in touch with our team today. Let our team at Batesy Skip Hire take the hassle out of managing your waste.
