Benefits of Natural Gas Heat Save time and money Natural gas is up to 60% less expensive than propane and electricity – so it saves you money. Because natural gas provides a dryer heat than propane, it is a better choice for ground thawing, concrete curing, masonry work and all interior heating applications such as wood and drywall compound drying – which saves time and helps you stay on schedule. Natural gas is convenient, reliable and efficient.
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• Natural Gas provides a continuous flow of fuel and has none of the added expenses and inconveniences of propane heating:
  - Safer – no changing heavy propane bottles in slippery site conditions.
  - Requires less labour to operate and maintain than propane heating. Employees can do the work they were hired to do instead changing propane bottles.
  - No more weekend or off hour visits to the job site to ensure continuous operation – even when you’re not there.
  - Cleaner, less confusing work site. No delivery trucks, no empty bottles to return, one less item to worry about ordering on time
  - No lockable storage facility required.
• Natural gas heat is odourless, clean and provides quieter operation.
• Easier billing – no lost delivery slips or invoices. All charges come on your monthly Union Gas bill.
• Expect to receive your natural gas service within 5 weeks of the firm foundation date you have provided.

In areas where joint trenching and stub services installation methods are used, the 5 week installation window will not apply as normal coordination with other utilities will take place. In addition, services applied for in remote locations will also be exempt from this installation window and in cases where this is applicable you will be advised.