Winnipeg, Never Use This On Your Concrete Ever!
The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that in Winnipeg, the Precipitation & snowfall will be above normal, with the snowiest periods in late December & mid-February & from late February into early March. April & May will be warmer & drier than normal. Rainfall will be below normal in the east & above normal in the west. In winter, we use de-icing products to combat ice on sidewalks, steps, & driveways. One common thing with all of these is their damage effects. They all damage your concrete. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss one common component that all ice melt & rock salt have in their blend. You should never use these ice melter for new concrete. If you’re a caring homeowner who is determined to keep his driveway patch-free & stain-free, then maybe you already know this. It is the chloride present in rock salt & almost all ice melt that damages your concrete. Salt, by its nature, is acidic. Conversely, concrete is very alkaline. W...