Beyond Frost Delays: Emerging Technologies Extending Alberta’s Construction Season
Northern Alberta’s construction demands don’t follow the calendar anymore. Projects increasingly need to push into shoulder seasons, requiring dependable ground conditions, consistent power, and crews equipped to work earlier and finish later. At Rentco Equipment, we approach these shifts from a practical angle. Six decades in the Peace region have taught us that early-spring thaw […]
Winter Project Planning: Why Q4 Is Your Best Time to Lock In Spring Equipment Rates
In northern climates, winter slows the visible outdoor construction and road work, but not the planning as the ground freezes, daylight shrinks, and crews scale back, yet the projects keep moving behind the scenes. At Rentco Equipment, more than 60 years in this industry have shown us that Q4 isn’t downtime. It’s when teams reset, […]
How to Refloor Home: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Rental Equipment
Reflooring changes the style of a room in ways that few other upgrades can. A tired space with cheap carpet or aging vinyl tiles can suddenly feel new again and more inviting when you give it a new lease on life with modern, up-to-date flooring options. At Rentco Equipment, we pride ourselves in having the […]
Equipment Maintenance: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Rather than fixing a problem after something breaks, preventing that breakdown in the first place through preventative equipment maintenance is a smart bet. Keeping machines healthy based on how they’re actually performing instead of just following a calendar schedule is the kind of approach that can extend the life of your equipment and improve […]
How Does a High Pressure Water Pump Work? A Simple Explanation
When water shows up where it isn’t wanted, like in a flooded pool or around the edge of a construction site, a submersible water pump can take care of it. These pumps work from beneath the surface, pulling water from below and pushing it out through a discharge line. At Rentco, we supply dependable […]
What Is a Hammer Drill Used For? 7 Practical Applications in Home Renovation
At Rentco, we see it all the time. A homeowner dives into a project with their regular drill, but once they hit concrete or stone, progress grinds to a halt. The bit overheats, the motor strains, and nothing much changes except the smell of burning metal. These aren’t soft pine boards you’re dealing with. […]