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Do NOT Use Ice Melt On New Concrete, And Here’s Why!
Newly poured concrete is vulnerable for up to 12 months, during which using ice melt products can cause freeze thaw damage. Chloride-based deicers such as rock salt and calcium chloride...
How To Deal With A Steep Driveway During Winter
How Do You Make a Steep Driveway Safer in Winter? A steep driveway is easier to manage in winter when snow is removed early, drainage is kept clear, and extra...
Type Of Ice Melt You SHOULD NOT Use On Roofs
What Ice Melt Should You Avoid on a Roof? Avoid applying a deicer to a roof until you have checked the roofing manufacturer’s maintenance guidance. This is especially important for...
11 Things To Look For In An Ice Melt For Roofs
Before choosing an ice melt for a roof, first identify the roofing material and check the roof manufacturer’s maintenance guidance. Asphalt shingles, coated metal roofing, TPO membranes and modified-bitumen systems...
Go Green – What You Can Do To Stop The Rapid Ice Melt of The Glaciers
At Safe Paw we love helping the environment and reducing our carbon footprint. We talk about ice melter a lot and felt it was only right to address the ice...
Ice Melting Products That Cause Less Damage To Your Concrete Surfaces
Concrete-safe ice melt is a relative term, not a guarantee that no damage can occur. Chemical deicers should not be used on concrete that is less than 12 months old...
Snow Forecast: The Right Ice Melt for Stamped Concrete Surfaces
For stamped concrete that is at least 12 months old, use a salt-free, chloride-free ice melt labeled for decorative or colored concrete. Avoid rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and...
The 5 Types Of Dangerous Ice Melting Salts
What Are the Most Concerning Ice-Melting Salts? Quick Answer Common chloride-based ice melts include sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and potassium chloride, as well as blends containing two or...