Humidity definitely throws a wrench in things. I remember one job last summer, we started early thinking we'd beat the heat, but the air was so thick with moisture it felt like welding underwater. The seams just wouldn't bond cleanly—had to redo a whole section because of tiny bubbles and weak spots. Honestly, I'd take dry heat over humid mornings any day.
Funny thing is, I've noticed even slight shade or cloud cover can make a noticeable difference in weld quality. Ever tried setting up temporary shade structures or tarps to help manage conditions? Curious if anyone's found a practical workaround for those muggy mornings...
"Ever tried setting up temporary shade structures or tarps to help manage conditions?"
Yeah, shade definitely helps, but I've found that airflow is just as critical. Last August, we had a similar issue—humidity was brutal, and even under a tarp, it felt like a sauna. We ended up rigging some industrial fans to circulate air around the weld area. Didn't eliminate the problem entirely, but it noticeably cut down on bubbles and weak seams. Might be worth a shot if you're dealing with those muggy mornings regularly...
Good call on the airflow, makes sense. I've noticed shade alone doesn't always cut it, especially on those humid days. Did you find positioning the fans tricky without blowing dust or debris around your weld area? Always wondered about that...
Yeah, fan placement can be a bit tricky. I usually angle mine slightly upward or away from the direct weld area—keeps air moving without kicking up debris. Also helps to sweep or dampen the area beforehand if it's really dusty.
Good call on angling the fan upward—I usually do something similar. Never thought about dampening the area first, though...doesn't that make things a bit slippery? I mean, I get the dust control part, but I'd worry about traction. Might give it a shot next time on a smaller section and see how it goes. Always learning something new around here, haha.
