Material, Liquid Strategies & Best Management Practices (Part 2 of 3)

Created January 10, 2018

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USING LIQUIDS TO BUILD A HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIAL PROGRAM

In this module, we will discuss the development of sustainable salt management practices – why they are a crucial first step in the establishment of a successful liquid program and how this approach benefits both contractor and customer.

LIQUID ANTI-ICING PRETREATING AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS

This intermediate level module explores Direct Liquid Application for pre-treating sites and Best Management Practices for when and how to utilize this strategy including performance results and associated cost benefits.

LIQUID ANTI-ICING POST-TREATING AND PERFORMANCE RESULTS

This advanced level module explores Direct Liquid Application for post-treating sites and Best Management Practices for when and how to utilize this strategy including performance results and associated cost benefits.

MAKING, STORING AND BLENDING BRINE

Charles Glossop, CSP of Hantho Farms with over thirty years snow contracting, walks you through his SnowEx Brine Pro™ 2000 brine system set up. He discusses making, storing and blending brine and the results he has achieved.

Additional Resources

  • Clear Roads Manual of Best Practices Road Salt (2015)
    Based on years of research both practical and scientific, this handbook presents clear and concise Best Management practices for the procurement, storage and application of road salt/brine for winter maintenance.

  • Winter Parking Lot & Sidewalk Maintenance Manual (2015)
    One of the most cited resources used by winter maintenance providers and one of the few targeted to commercial use, this handbook provides valuable info on achieving optimum performance and minimal environmental impacts.

  • Mastering the Science and Art of Liquids
    Until recently, the typical contractor has felt well-equipped utilizing a standard line-up of plows and spreaders with solid deicers and sand – all important tools, but short one of the essentials … Liquids.

  • Amp Up Your Material Program with Liquids
    Liquid deicers and the strategies for their application are integral tools that offer versatility, capabilities and efficiencies that rock salt simply cannot duplicate.