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Around here, they use grit instead of a fine sand. It doesn't matter as mcuh if there is a melt and freeze cycle. Since the grit is around the size of a pea, it
by Broken_Hippo 6y ago
Around here, they use grit instead of a fine sand. It doesn't matter as mcuh if there is a melt and freeze cycle. Since the grit is around the size of a pea, it leaves textured ice.
Don't get me wrong, you can still slip and fall, but I can catch myself more often and tires seem to do well enough.
- zdragnar 6y agoWe get a mix of grit and sand at intersections and steep hills, but it only lasts just so long- sand disappears and grit gets kicked off the road. It certainly beats salt alone, especially on a hilly gravel road and sharp turns and intersections, but I wouldn't advocate for it as a complete replacement.