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Frost heave is a phenomenon that occurs when frozen soil expands. If your home is built on a foundation of frost-heave soil, it can cause structural damage to your home and property. Frost heave also causes damage to trees, shrubs and other plants, and lawns. When the soil expands due to freezing water, it may lift the pavement in your driveway or sidewalk and move the structure of your house upwards causing cracks in walls or floors. The good news is that these problems are avoidable if you follow some simple steps: Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Understand What Causes Frost Heave Frost heave is caused by water freezing and melting in the soil, which causes the ground level to rise and fall several times during one night or day (depending on how quickly things heat up). This can cause damage to homes, vehicles, and lawns. However, if you’re aw...

Plants in winters suffer some damage. When spring comes, the sun will warm up the soil and melt any remaining ice crystals in your garden beds. However, if there are plants that are still covered with snow or ice when it melts, they will be damaged. In this article, we’ll explain how to thaw out your plants without damaging them. Gaia Enterprises Inc. delivers 100% pet-safe and environmentally friendly winter products . Safe Paw, our flagship product, is the #1 selling pet-safe ice melt that does not harm pets, safe if ingested, and safe on all types of concrete. When you’re looking to melt ice without causing damage to your plants, it’s essential to know that salt is harmful. Salt can damage concrete sidewalks, driveways, and any other areas where it is applied. It can also harm pets and wildlife—not just the animals directly exposed but those in the surrounding area who may drink contaminated water sources or eat vegetation soaked by salty runoff. Salty runoff can im...

Ice melting products keep your walkways, steps, and driveways safe during winter. But, there are many different types of ice melt available to purchase. Some of these products contain chemicals that may harm concrete surfaces like your driveway pavement or sidewalk pavers. So if you’re wondering what kind of ice melt is safe for concrete , this article is for you. We will cover some common ice melters and what they do not damage or harm. Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now What Kind Of Ice Melt Is Safe For Concrete ? As with all chemical ice melts, chloride-based products are generally not recommended for use on concrete. Chloride-based ice melts contain sodium chloride (table salt) and can damage the surface of your concrete driveway and walkways if used frequently. These chemicals will cause the surface layer of your driveway or sidewalk to become...

When it comes to driveway maintenance, few choices have the power to be both highly effective and incredibly economical. One such choice is ice melt—which can help you save money by eliminating the need for expensive heated driveways. If you’re wondering what can you use to melt ice on concrete, this article is for you. Here are some of the benefits of ice melt over heated driveways . Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Benefits Of Using An Ice Melt Ice melt is available at any hardware store and is easy to apply. Just sprinkle it on your driveway and walkways, as well as any other surfaces where you may have an issue with ice and snow buildup. Ice melts instantly when exposed to the area, so there’s no need to wait for it to melt the ice before using your driveway or walkway again. Gaia Enterprises Inc. delivers 100% pet-safe and environmentally fr...

When the temperature drops, it’s tempting to use ice melts that can cause damage to your concrete deck. But there are ways to melt away ice without causing any harm to your beautiful patio or porch. Here is how: Consider The Temperature It’s essential to consider the deck temperature before you start melting ice. The ideal temperature for melting ice is between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit, as this will make it easier for the water to break down into steam. If you try to melt ice at temperatures above freezing point (32 degrees Fahrenheit), then there is a high risk that your concrete will crack and be damaged. Gaia Enterprises Inc. delivers 100% pet-safe and environmentally friendly winter products . Safe Paw, our flagship product, is the #1 selling pet-safe ice melt that does not harm pets, safe if ingested, and safe on all types of concrete. On the other hand, if your deck has been exposed to low temperatures for an extended period (for example, if it hasn’t seen an...