by Staff | Oct 11, 2017 | Snow Removal
A common way to clear icy roads and parking lots is to apply a layer of salt, which lowers the freezing temperature of water and melts the ice. Salting roads is standard practice in several states, and many consider it an effective method for preventing...
by Staff | Sep 27, 2017 | Snow Problems
Protect from Snow Plows – Even though the intention of snow plows is to help parking lots and roads by clearing them of snow, they can also cause damage. To protect your lot against snow plows, make sure your parking lot is cleaned and rid of any loose objects (i.e....
by Staff | Sep 22, 2017 | Winter Weather Safety
By properly maintaining sidewalks, parking lots, curbs and other outdoor pedestrian spaces, winter’s slips, trips and falls can be reduced or eliminated. Slips, trips and falls in outdoor environments can be caused by rain, sleet, ice and snow and particulate...
by Staff | Sep 19, 2017 | Snow Removal
Warning Signs of Overstress Conditions during a Snow Event Overstressed roofs typically display some warning signs. Wood and steel structures may show noticeable signs of excessive ceiling or roof sagging before failure. The following warning signs are common in wood,...
by Staff | Sep 14, 2017 | Going Green, Snow Removal
Switch to deicers that have organic or anticorrosive melting agents That bucket of blue-tinged rock salt is a familiar weapon against Old Man Winter, but the environmental drawbacks of sodium chloride will be noticeable in the spring. From killing plants to harming...
