Material, Liquid Strategies & Best Management Practices
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
Manual of Best Management Practices for Road Salt in Winter Maintenance, Nixon and DeVries, Clear Roads, 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 and Sidewalk Maintenance Manual, MN Pollution Control Agency, Fortin Consulting, 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.
Essential Tools for Mastering the Science and Art of Snowfighting
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 Using Liquids
Liquid deicers and the strategies for their application are integral tools that offer versatility, capabilities and efficiencies that rock salt simply cannot duplicate.