October 2022
One of the biggest challenges during winter for commercial property owners is maintaining paved areas such as parking lots, access roads, and walkways. The harsh elements can cause ice to build up below the visible surface, leading to cracking and dreaded potholes.
Traditionally, hot mix asphalt has been used to repair paved surfaces. It is generally mixed beforehand, and needs to be kept at high temperatures in order to apply evenly to the damaged areas. That's where newer versions of cold patch asphalt repair are your friends. The process of applying this form of patching is considerably less tedious, and can even be less expensive down the road.
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As more people consider the environment, they seek out products that are effective but also friendly to the Earth. The same can be said for ice removal solutions – companies are moving from traditional products to commercial liquid deicer, which not only has less impact but benefits too.
Today the most popular choice for beating ice is sodium chloride (rock salt). Rock salt does work in the right conditions, unfortunately, when the conditions aren't right and it stops working, people add more salt thinking that is what they need. The reality is, they need something different. The over-application of salt harms our infrastructure, waterways, and the flora and fauna.
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September 2022
