How de-icing salt works for effective winter gritting
De-icing salt works by lowering the freezing point of water. This is known as freezing point “depression”. When pure salt is mixed with water, it dissolves into separate sodium and chloride ions. These ions interfere with the formation of ice crystals, making it more difficult for water to freeze
What Is Winter Gritting?
Winter gritting is the process of spreading salt or grit on roads, car parks, footpaths and other surfaces to prevent ice from forming, or to melt existing ice and snow
Why The Jet Stream Is Responsible For The Sudden Cold Winter Weather
The UK has turned towards colder and wetter weather in the last 7 days largely due to a change in the position of the Jet Stream
Why Our Teams Have Just Completed An Advanced Winter Weather Forecasting Course
Our teams have just completed an advanced weather forecasting course. This is designed for experienced winter maintenance teams to better understand and be able to interpret our ever-changing weather patterns and complex forecasts, improving their winter gritting forecasting skills.
Our weather is some of the most changeable on the planet, here’s why..
The UK has the some of the most notoriously unpredictable weather on the planet, but it is also one of the things that makes our local climate so unique. It is perfectly possible to experience all four seasons in one day, and we never know what the weather will be like from one minute to the next
How winter gritting brings peace of mind during a changeable winter
While the temperatures may not be as low as previously experienced, it’s vital to stay prepared for the possibility of icy or snowy conditions and have your winter gritting and snow clearing requirements booked to cover you for every eventuality.
The New Reality of Winter Gritting in the Era of Extreme Weather
Winter gritting and outdoor maintenance has changed dramatically in the era of extreme weather, necessitating more robust and innovative solutions to keep roads and car parks clear to prevent disruption.
Top 5 tips on how to keep employees safe when winter gritting and snow clearing
As the winter gritting experts, we highlight some important areas to keep under review to ensure the protection of employees who are working outside on your premises, or on your behalf during this time of year.