When Downer NZ were working on the Turitea onshore windfarm near Palmerston North they needed bespoke covers for the turbine tower foundations – covers that would protect the setting concrete and keep the project moving forwards as quickly as possible.

Back then we’d never made custom-shaped blankets on quite that (huge) scale. But we do love a challenge …

Tarpaulin Makers produce New Zealand’s only R-value thermal concrete curing blankets. The blankets feature a triple layered construction – two sheets of PVC or polyethylene, with a thermal insulation layer sandwiched between them. Using these blankets creates an ambient air temperature, preventing thermal cracking by ensuring an even cure.

And the fact that weather-related pour delays are significantly reduced, and the covers are reusable, can only be good for your project deliverables and $costs.

Since the Downer/Turitea job we’ve put those design and manufacture learnings to good use when coming up with solutions for other clients.