Tag: Steve’s Articles
Don’t Salt Your Concrete Driveway- Use This Instead
Avoid rock salt and other chloride-based deicers on concrete driveways when possible, especially on concrete that is less than 12 months old, damaged, poorly drained or not designed for freeze-thaw...
Winter Storm Snow Forecast: Is Ice Melt A Safe Option To Use On Your Wooden Deck?
Is Ice Melt Safe for a Wood Deck? Ice melt can be used on a wood deck only when the specific wood, finish, fasteners and product instructions are compatible. Remove...
Is There An Ice Melt That Won’t Damage Concrete?
Yes — ice melts that won’t damage concrete do exist. The key is avoiding all chloride-based products (rock salt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride) which cause freeze-thaw pore damage, spalling, and...
Safest Ice Melt For Brick Pavers
Which Ice Melt Is Safe for Brick Pavers and Pets? Quick Answer For brick pavers and areas used by pets, look for an ice melt that is compatible with masonry...
Magnesium Chloride Ice Melt Is Dangerous To People And Pets
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) ice melt is dangerous to pets, children, and concrete. It causes paw burns, gastrointestinal upset, and electrolyte imbalance in pets if ingested. It also corrodes concrete, metal...
Freeze Warning: Chloride-Free Ice Melt Safe For New Concrete
Many ice melting products and salt products can and will damage concrete. You want to have your new concrete last for years, then choose concrete-safe ice melt products that will...