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There is a lot of salt poured on roads and driveways during snow periods. Salts are highly corrosive for your new concrete. Cracked concrete also means you’ll have to spend more money repairing or replacing it next spring. Concrete absorbs water in the same way as a tough sponge does. You get saltwater slush when […]
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Black ice is a thin layer of ice formed when water freezes on any hard surface, appearing like water but solid ice. Since the ice merges with the color of the road, it is called Black ice. Black ice is hard to pick or shovel. In most cases, it will melt when the sun comes […]
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Have you noticed how slippery parking lots or driveways get after shoveling snow away? Why is it difficult walking on ice with regular shoes? Do you feel your tires skid while turning on any icy surface? These are common winter problems that trouble almost everyone in cold regions. So, how can we escape accidents and minor injuries […]
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Have you tried walking through the back alley of a building or a restaurant in winter? If yes, you would know what we are talking about. The layer of snowfall and the patches of tar road gives us a tough time walking on thin ice. In addition, there is always a scare looming on our minds- […]
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Walking on thin ice is a challenge, and this is where traction agents come into play. While we are careful to spread ice melt or deice the surface before a snowstorm hits, there are times when ice melt does not work. So, why does ice melt not work on black ice? How can we safely […]
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Ice melt does not serve the need for people to cross the icy or snowy surface immediately. One million Americans are injured every year, and nearly 600,000 of those are hospitalized every year due to falls on ice. As per other statistics, falls account for 64% of insurance claims and 20% of all spinal cord injuries […]
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Snowstorms and blizzards are common phenomena every winter, and team it with freezing and refreezing; the result is a thin layer of ice. It is difficult to walk on ice without slipping, and you have to tread carefully every time you take your car out too. Moreover, with the number of accidents steadily increasing every […]
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Today we are more aware of the far-reaching dangers of walking on ice and the injuries it can cause. Whether at home or work, winter is when you will encounter black ice (a thin invisible icy layer on concrete that merges with the pavers or road). While we often take care of ourselves while stepping out, we […]
Read articleIce in any form is dangerous to tread. There is always a fear of slipping, thus, injuring our back or spine. Falling on your back can have a lasting impact on your life and walking abilities too. Did you know that, on average, there are nearly a million injuries every year during winters? That is […]
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Getting trapped in the snow, slush, or ice can be a nightmare. But a far worse situation is being a victim of slip and fall incidents. We all are well aware of the dangers of walking on ice. Many people keep sand or kitty litter in their trunks and homes to help with traction while […]
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