Hey, all. I'm from a cooperative community in Grand Rapids, MI and I've been asked to find the best way to control ice this winter. We have an asphalt-paved parking lot, and I think the driveway and sidewalk are concrete. Would salt/sand work? What ratio? What brand(s)? Where could we buy it, probably in bulk? Thanks so much.
I don’t live in Michigan so I really cannot tell you a place to buy. As for mix that will depend on how much you want to melt the ice vs how much added traction you want. How much ice are you getting? If you have a lot of ice and wide temperature ranges you will cause the ice to melt and referzee again. So, if you have a long cold spell sometimes straight sand is best because it lasts longer and provides traction without needing as many applications. So, your ratio will depend on what sort of results you want.
I would use about 150lbs to 250lbs of salt per cubic yard of sand. That should give you an adequate mix. More if you want more melting.
What experience do you have to start this venture. Sand is a pain, will need to be cleaned up in the spring. You have any equipment? Who is doing the snow removal?
Perhaps regular table salt would do. There is no specific brand! You can use daily household item to remove snow. Make sure to follow the standard ratio. One cup of salt could melt 20 square feet of ice. So if you are deicing a car screen make sure to use a quarter cup to avoid any damages.
It was not cleart what you were talking about. Regular salt, fortified salt, table salt , as you said regular salt. You also said that one was more corrosive then theother.
I would like to know which one is more corrosive.
your wisdom was profound ... that really helped...
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