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icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - mattkime - 01-03-2019
My parents always used salt growing up so its what I've reached for as well. I do use it sparingly - just enough to get the job done. Nothing more annoying that someone who's avoiding shoveling by throwing down a ton of salt.
HOWEVER, some people choose sand.
Whats your choice and why?
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - mikebw - 01-03-2019
I suppose sand could provide traction whereas salt will only serve to melt the ice. If you need to get going immediately then sand, but if you have time to wait then salt. Also consider what effect the two will have on the surrounding area (ie. too much salt can kill the ground plants.)
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - freeradical - 01-03-2019
I live where the roads don't get icy...
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - Pam - 01-03-2019
No salt. Bad for the dog's paws. I shovel, bust up what I can, and let radiant heat from the sun do its thing.
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - raz - 01-03-2019
In Pittsburgh we use one of these
Slide under the ice and lift.
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - SteveG - 01-03-2019
We always referred to sidewalk salt as 'lawyer repellent'.
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - kurtzie - 01-03-2019
Used as needed depending on conditions:
Scraper
"Salt" - Pet friendly
Chicken Grit - provides more traction, and will stick up from the ice, if there is melt and refreeze conditions.
Steve
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - Bernie - 01-03-2019
raz wrote:
In Pittsburgh we use one of these
Slide under the ice and lift.
Virginia too.
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - Filliam H. Muffman - 01-03-2019
There is salt and there are the 'low temp' versions that have CaCl22H2O or MgCl26H2O. There are people that run barefoot in the snow. They have to be careful to avoid locations that use too much of the high powered ice melt. Even plain salt can be a hazard if a cat gets into it and then licks it up when grooming.
Re: icy pavement - PICK YOUR WEAPON - Altered Horizons - 01-03-2019
Ash from the fireplace. Provides great traction and helps melt the ice.