subject: Main Aspect Of Winter Ground Maintenance - Snow Clearance [print this page] Chilly winter season is a time for Christmas and snow fall. Places like parking lots, side walks and other areas become filled with snow. When you are within your house then it is a different scenario. On the other hand, when you are on the road, traveling through midst of the high then you will feel completely different. During these times newspapers are filled with the news of innumerable road accidents. Removal of snow becomes a mandatory liability in these conditions.
It is easier to take preventative measures in the very beginning to manage the accumulation of ice and snow rather than to wait until after the ground has already become frozen solid. Though there are many companies that can remove the ice and snow from your yard for a fee, it is a good idea to take preventative measure to keep the ice and snow from accumulating in the beginning.
When the snow and ice forms a layer on the asphalt of the street or the concrete of your driveway, it can be extremely hard to remove. The temperature becomes very cold, and this is when these areas freeze and become very slippery.
You can manage the accumulation of ice and snow on any area as follows:
There are salt solutions that are available in the market. Salt solutions melt the snow and ice quickly. This makes treating the accumulation easier, even for snow that has become well packed down. If you decide that you are going to employ a salt solution, it is a great idea to put it down as early as you can, even before it begins to snow.
Using the Eutectic temperature is another wonderful option for managing the accumulation of ice and snow in the wintertime. First, mix ice that is of a specific temperature with a deicer solution. It is best to use the lowest temperature that is possible so you do not do any damage to the concrete, asphalt, or other materials that are underneath the snow.
It is important to analyze the melting point of the ice on a particular material. Then, when you apply the deicing or salt solution, you can better calculate the melting point of the snow and ice.
Anti-icing solutions are wonderful for clearing snow and ice. Before the snow and ice storm hits, you need to know about it in order to spread the anti-icing solution before it comes. This will make the ice easier to remove once the snow or ice storm is over.
It is possible to hire professionals to remove the snow and ice for you. This will save you the trouble of having to do it yourself. It is your decision on whether you want to hire someone or take on the task yourself.
