Deicing and Deicers

Ice Melter In Stock Here

2008-11-14T11:36:00.000-08:00

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Buy Ice Melter Now Here

2008-10-13T14:33:00.001-07:00

You should think about buying your ice melter soon for driveways and sidewalks. Ice melter and deicer will be in shorter supply in 2008 and 2009. This is because of many factors but the main one being the economy and gas prices have caused a shortage in many areas, including ice melter and ice melting salt products.
Calcium Chloride is the main ice melter used in residential applications. You should always follow the directions on the labeling of the product you purchase. ice melter with calcium chloride is considered safe for plants and such as long as it is not placed down in massive amounts.

Get your ice melter early this year (2008) because otherwise, you may find that many places just don't have any ice melting salt left in stock.

Deicers and Deicing Salt Products Compared

2008-10-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

Think about deicing salt and deicers now. Whether you manage the public walkways of a university campus, or simply your one-car driveway and fifty feet of sidewalk, you need to be concerned about ice buildup during the winter.
When purchasing an deicer product, it is important to understand that not all are created equal. Each has pros and cons associated with them. Here are the main ingredients that go into the most common ice-melting products available to consumers and property managers.

Sodium chloride, also know as “rock salt” is the most commonly applied ice melting product. But it has a limited effectiveness in extreme cold and won’t melt ice when temperatures fall much below 15 degrees. The good news is that rock salt doesn’t necessarily harm concrete surfaces, but it is corrosive to metals like steel. Another big drawback with rock salt is that it causes damage to lawns and landscapes.
Rock salt is used mostly by townships and municipalities when they “salt” the roads because it delivers fair results and is less expensive.

Calcium chloride deicer is another popular ice melting combination and can melt ice down to 25 degrees below freezing. Where I live, we need that lower temperature melting power! The cost of Calcium Chloride ice melters is usually a little more than rock salt, but the advantages are worth the extra pennies.
Calcium Chloride is also less harmful to vegetation when used in accordance with labeling on the bag or bucket.

Magnesium chloride deicer is very much similar to calcium chloride. It is considered less corrosive, safer for use on concrete and less damaging to plants. It delivers similar results in similar temperatures.

Potassium chloride deicer and urea. These are mixtures commonly found in fertilizers, but that does not mean they are safe around vegetation. Keep in mind that any ice melting product you use must be applied at rates recommended on the labeling. Are you seeing the trend here? STICK TO THE LABEL!!
Since urea alone does not contain chlorides, it is less corrosive to metals and better to use on concrete containing rebar and around steel structures.
The drawback to urea is that it does not melt ice as well as other alternatives.

Ice melting and deicing products may also contain sand or clay additives to help with traction. I’ve even seen municipalities use “cinders” to spread on roads as a way to improve traction.

So How Do deicers and Ice Melters Work?

All deicers basically work the same, but bring differing results at lower temps. Ice Melters must reach the pavement or concrete to become completely effective. Once on the pavement they begin to separate the ice from the concrete at which time air and water flow beneath it, generating heat to melt away the rest. In addition, as the ice is loosened, it can be shoveled away easier.

Ice melting and deicing products work best if applied before snow or ice accumulates. This way, ice can never bond to the concrete. Spread the ice melt thinly over the surface, following the label directions.
In general calcium chloride deicer and sodium chloride rank the highest in effectiveness based on speed and at the lowest temperatures.

The best time to buy your ice melting products is now! You can even get free delivery before the next big ice storm. Click here to buy ice melt products.

Deicing and Deicers for Your Driveway and Sidewalks

2008-10-02T14:04:00.000-07:00

Winter is here and deicing salt or deicers will be in heavy demand among homeowners and businesses. You should purchase your deicing products soon to avoid the chance that your supplier (which is a local store) may run out.

Another alternative is to buy your deicers and deicing salt from a company who can deliver ice melter to your doorstep. This way, you save gas and avoid having to drive around and look for it.

The key with deicers is to follow the directions on the labeling and you should be fine. Just remember that deicing salt products are not to be used in place of your snow shovel or snow blower.

When purchasing deicing products, look for ones that are based with calcium chloride or magnesium chloride and not just sodium chloride.

Order soon to avoid the rush on deicing and deicers.