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In today's episode, we're going to discuss Common Causes Of Asphalt Driveway Damage.
Winter is finally here, and we all have started preparing for it. From festivals to holidays to the snow; the wait is almost over.
If you’re a responsible homeowner who takes care of the snow deposits around your house, then this article is for you. In this article, we will discuss the biggest threat to your asphalt driveway and what you can do about it.
You might be using rock salt for your driveway, thinking that it won’t harm it in any way, but the fact is, it does.
Should You Use Rock Salt on Asphalt Driveways? Is it Harmful?
You may already know that rock salt is nothing but sodium chloride. It is highly corrosive and can damage unsealed asphalt. This is because rock salt accelerates the normal deterioration because of the freeze/thaw cycle in the winter season. This, in turn, shortens the lifespan of the asphalt.
Although a well-maintained asphalt driveway is less prone to salt damages, if you’ve not been able to take proper care of your driveway in the past, then chances are that salt will cause irreparable damages to your driveway. Proper maintenance includes repair of cracks, adding a seal coating, and fixing any water penetrations.
Let's check what are alternatives to Rock Salt?
So now that you know that rock salt is dangerous for your asphalt driveway, don’t you think you should use an alternative? Here are the top alternatives to rock salt.
1. Ice Melts
You must have started looking for a safe pet ice melt. Most of the ice melt solutions in the market are chemical compounds. Calcium chloride and magnesium chloride are the main ingredients of most ice melt compounds.
2. Magnesium chloride snowmelt is effective to -10 degrees but also refreezes quickly. It can cause corrosive damage on asphalt and concrete, as well.
The crux of the matter is that calcium chloride and magnesium chloride ice melt do work in sub-zero temperatures, but there can be consequences for your driveway.
3. Safe Paw is an ice melt that is 100% safe, easy to use, and affordable. To use it, all y
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Features:
Non-corrosive and non-conductive formula – safe on cured concrete!
Pet and Kid Safe even if ingested.
Concentrated formula – use ½ of what you would use with salt! Lasts 72 hours on the surface!
Salt free, chlorine free, acetate free formula – environmentally safe
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