Are you searching for tips to protect your driveway from ice and snow this winter? J Lowther & Sons are here to help!
Protecting your driveway from snow and ice this winter requires a little preparation, but it can help save time and effort over the season.
Here are some tips to keep your driveway safe and ice-free!
How to protect your driveway
Clear Snow As Soon As Possible
After a snowfall, it is best to clear the driveway as soon as possible.
This prevents snow from bonding with the pavement, making it easier to get rid of later in the season.
If you don’t have a shovel or snow blower, consider hiring someone to clear the snow.
Use Rock Salt or Calcium Chloride
Applying rock salt or calcium chloride to your driveway will melt away any existing ice and prevent future patches from forming.
Be sure to apply these materials carefully; too much salt can damage plants growing near the driveway and harm animals that come into contact with it.
It is also important to remember that salt doesn’t work well below zero degrees Celsius, so if you live in an area with freezing winters, use another method instead.
Invest in Heated Mats
Heated mats are an effective way to keep your driveway free of ice during winter months.
The mats are installed directly underneath driveways or walkways and generate heat using electricity or natural gas.
They can be expensive upfront but offer a long-term solution and low maintenance costs over time.
Install Drainage Grates
Installing drainage grates at the edges of your driveway will help manage water runoff so that ice doesn’t form on the surface of your driveway.
The grates should be explicitly designed for driveways, so they can handle heavy loads without becoming damaged or clogged up with debris such as leaves or sticks.
Apply Sand Instead Of Salt
For those looking for more environmentally friendly methods for de-icing their driveways, sand can be used instead of salt or calcium chloride (rock salt).
Sand is an abrasive material that helps provide traction when walking on slick surfaces such as icy driveways; however, it won’t prevent ice from forming, so make sure you use other methods alongside sand if you want true protection against icy conditions!
Additionally, sand should not be used on painted surfaces as it may cause damage over time due to its abrasive nature.
Use Heated Driveway Paving
Suppose you’re looking for a permanent solution to keep your driveway free of ice during winter. In that case, heated paving is an option worth considering—although it usually comes with a hefty price tag!
Installing heated paving involves technologies such as radiant heat pipes beneath asphalt layers which create enough heat to prevent freezing temperatures from taking hold on above-surface areas like sidewalks and driveways.
This offers complete protection against icy conditions all year round and helps reduce energy consumption throughout colder months since significantly less energy is needed for melting purposes compared to traditional salting techniques!
Contact Us
For more information on how to protect your driveway in Warrington or our services, call us on 01925 394 813 or email us at jack.lowther@warringtondrivewaysandlandscapes.com.
