Brown Rock Salt/Grit for ice, snow, melting - 23kg Bag

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Fitting canopies of a good size over building entrances and in the right position can help to prevent this. Ahead of a sub-zero night, gritting ideally needs to take place after rain but before freezing as grit spread on ice needs to then be worked into it by moving traffic to make it thaw. Safecote is more than 90% pure Sodium Chloride (salt) with the remaining insolubles consisting mainly of Keuper Marl which helps to protect the salt quality. However, if you take extra care and leave yourself plenty of time to react to the surrounding traffic, then it is certainly doable.

You can do this by applying a fast and effective ice melt such as EcoGrit that can be sprinkled the day before to stop ice forming overnight.It is a good idea to re-apply the deicer once the snow arrives, as it can get washed away with melting water. This year, temperatures up to December have been relatively mild and gritting has mainly been limited to upland areas. if there are no marked parking or walkways you need to decide where to grit/salt and use signage to make it very clear the routes to take. The Met Office provides DfI with special weather forecasts to help it make decisions about when salting is needed.

It needs sufficient time to dissolve into the moisture on the floor (so best early in evening before the frost settles and/or early in the morning before employees arrive). It is safe to put down on exterior surfaces and can be applied the night before, staying effective for up to seven days and down to minus 20 degrees C. The salt can get trapped on the underside of cars and other vehicles very easily, leading to rust and corrosion if left uncleared. If a tarmac job does need to be completed in winter, prepare the surface as much as possible, removing any ice or frost in advance.Each is connected by cable or mobile phone technology to an automatic weather station (grey box by the roadside) and measures road and air temperatures, rain, dew and salt levels. Each year, approximately 1,000 people in the UK are killed or seriously injured on icy or snow covered roads. You will also need to pay special attention to more troublesome areas such as garden steps, ramps or slopes, as these can be particularly treacherous when covered in snow or black ice and during the early mornings before daylight has fully arrived. In the past, a popular way to clear snow and ice from the driveway quickly was to use rock salt or grit containing sodium chloride derived ingredients.

If, however, you need faster results, use a specially formulated snow and ice melt or grit to remove the ice and add some traction to the surface. Grit/Salt needs to be spread at the right time as salt doesn’t work instantly – and it’s not intended to melt large quantities of snow or ice. As well as being updated with regular national forecasts and local information for nearby weather stations, Winter Duty Managers monitor a network of sensors embedded in roads across the UK. We have worked with Safewell for many years and are retained clients, so we have developed an excellent working relationship with the team.The applicable amount of grit is spread on the roads to ensure, as far as possible, that the salinity of any moisture on the roads is sufficient enough to prevent the formation of frost and ice. You can increase the efficacy of EcoGrit by shovelling away any excess snow before applying the product, as well as keeping an eye on the weather forecast to apply it before snowfall or frosty night to address problems before they arrive. Last year virtually all councils were able to continue rubbish collections as normal and of the few that couldn't, arrangements were made to collect at the earliest opportunity.

Decision on which surfaces to treat are based on factors such as how frequently and by how many people they are used, if there are alternative routes that could be used by pedestrians and whether there is a more practical way of clearing them such as community schemes. Under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 (amended in 1984), owners or occupiers of private land are legally required to ensure safe access for staff and visitors, which extends to clearing ice and snow.

EcoGrit is organic, made from naturally derived ingredients and is considered by many to be the best way to melt snow on driveways and paths safely and quickly over the winter months. Why not take a look at our complete Winter Products range so you’re fully prepared for whatever the weather brings.