High-rise site: winter 2026, will porta potties freeze on the roof?
We're starting a 20-story build in Chicago this January. I need to place four standard units and one ADA-compliant unit on the roof deck for 75…
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Winter 2026: How do high-rise units handle freezing at elevation?
We're on a 40-story high-rise in Chicago, winter 2026. The crew is 150 people, five days a week. We have a cluster of standard units and one…
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2026 winter: Do high-rise units need special antifreeze for crane lifts?
We're breaking ground on a 40-story tower in Chicago next January. The crew will be around 150 people, working five days a week for two years. We'll…
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High-rise site: what if the crane is down on service day?
We have a 20-story commercial build going. The crew is 150 to 200, depending on the day. We have a cluster of 15 standard units and one ADA-compliant…
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High-rise crane lift: what's the weight limit for a standard porta potty?
A standard portable toilet weighs about 200 pounds empty and up to 1,000 pounds when full. The holding tank capacity is 50 to 70 gallons, and water…
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Crane-lifted porta potty: what special prep does it need?
We are starting a three-story commercial building in downtown. The crew will be on the roof for six weeks. The street is too narrow for a crane to…
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High-rise job: how do porta potties get to the upper floors and how are they serviced?
I'm managing a 22-story high-rise project where crane time is a premium. Safety is pushing for portable toilets on every fourth floor to minimize…
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