Winter grit solutions from Tarmac
Will there be a winter grit shortage this winter?
It has been well documented over the last two winter periods that councils have struggled to cope with the harsh winter weather that we have faced.
Winter 08/09 was the worst winter for 20 years followed by the worst winter for 30 years over the 09/10 period. This followed a decade of relatively mild winters.
How can Tarmac help in the winter grit shortage?
Our supplies of dust and grit can be added to rock salt to make it go further, therefore helping to alleviate the issues caused by the salt shortages experienced over the last two winter periods.
Salt is needed to make roads and walkways safe to travel on for both motorists and pedestrians and so is an integral part of local authorities winter maintenance programmes. This would give you more stocks to deal with winter grit shortages.
Working to your individual requirements, we can advise on the right kind and quantities of aggregate to use as a blend with your rock salt stocks.
See how Tarmac helped Walsall
Tarmac took quick-thinking action to avert a potential transport crisis during the harsh winter faced in 09/10. Read more on the Walsall maintenance case study.
Tarmac's aggregates for winter grit benefits
- National UK network
- Years of experience of maintaining Britain's roads
- Working with you on individual winter maintenance requirements
- Providing aggregates which will help to take your rock salt further
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How does winter grit help to keep snow and ice away?
Salt is used to help clear snow and ice from roads and pavements because it lowers the freezing point of water – this means that it helps melt the snow and ice away and prevent it from re-freezing. Technically, this is called ‘freezing point depression’ – i.e. lowering the temperature at which something freezes. However, using salt to melt away snow and ice only works up to a point, as salt is not able to work effectively once temperatures drop below -9°C (15°F).
