Snow and Ice Management
Ice Melt Safety for Pets at HOA’s and Apartment Communities
Winter weather presents many challenges for HOA's and apartment communities. Keeping guests, residents, and employees safe and keeping the property accessible to emergency personnel are the primary goals and ice melt plays a critical role in an effective winter weather strategy. But what about pets and other animals? Are the products used to melt ice on asphalt, concrete, and other hard surfaces safe for our four-legged friends?
4 Snow and Ice Management Tips for Your Commercial Property
In the Mid-Atlantic, typical snow season is November through March. Many snow removal companies provide services in conjunction with an annual commercial landscape maintenance contract. Property managers should be prepared to tie the two together.
When the winter weather rolls in this season, it’s reassuring to know you have the right company covering your property for snow and ice removal. Sure, there are plenty of companies that can plow the snow, but very few can offer the full range of services needed to handle anything Mother Nature may dish out.
Should Commercial Properties Sign Their Snow Contract Early?
Who thinks about snow contracts when it’s 80 degrees and sunny? Ummm…companies that provide snow and ice management services do! There is a significant amount of preparation that happens before the flakes begin to fly, so the more time contractors have to get ready properly, the better.
Ice Melt – After the Storm
How Does Ice Melt Effect Landscaping? There are several types of products used to manage snow and ice during winter months. Rock salt (Sodium chloride) is one of the most commonly used de-icers. It is inexpensive and very effective, but unfortunately can be potentially harmful to certain surfaces and plants that may be nearby. Other types of products contain minerals like potassium, magnesium, or calcium. These types of products are less likely to cause damage to the landscaping plants and hardscapes. The downside is that they are more expensive than rock salt and…continue reading →
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