Should You Salt Your Driveway Before It Snows?

Rock salt is a key ingredient in winter preparations. It’s used to melt snow and ice on sidewalks, driveways, and roads – but should you salt your driveway before it snows?

In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of salting your driveway before snowfalls as well as the drawbacks that come with doing so. You’ll also learn how much salt you need for an average-sized driveway.

Reasons You Should Salt Your Driveway Before It Snows

Pre-salting prevents snow from freezing onto your driveway.

This makes it easier to remove snow and ice from your driveway with a snowblower. Pre-salting also prevents it from icing over when temperatures drop below freezing.

It’s an efficient way to deal with snow and ice.

Pre salting your driveway is a quick and easy way to deal with snow. Instead of having to wait for the snow to fall before you can treat it, all you have to do is apply salt beforehand – this saves time and energy.

You’ll save money

Applying rock salt before it snows will save you money because you won’t have to use it as much when it snows.

It will save you time.

You are going to have to clean your driveway eventually, so why not get it over with before the snow falls? It takes a lot less effort this way.

Which Ice Melt Is Good For Pre-Salting?

Our Halite Rock Salt is a leading ice melt used for pre-salting. It’s a coarse, fast-acting rock salt that melts snow and ice quickly and provides long-lasting results.

You can also use our Calcium Chloride pellets which are also a top choice for pre-salting. These pellets provide fast and effective results – they start melting ice on contact and work well in heavy snowfall conditions to prevent refreezing.

Will Presalting Damage My Driveway?

If done correctly, pre salting your driveway will not damage it. However, if the ice melt is applied too heavily or if it is left on the driveway for too long, it can damage your concrete.

You should always follow all the instructions on the packaging of any ice melt product. Apply the ice melt evenly to your driveway. If you use rock salt, apply it sparingly – a thin layer is all that’s needed to do the trick. If you use ice melt pellets, apply them in a thin layer so that the water doesn’t have trouble penetrating the surface of your driveway.

You should also apply the ice melt to a small section of your driveway at a time. This will give you enough time to clean up any spills or excess product.

How to Get the Most Out Of a Salt Treatment for Your Driveway

Only use top-quality products.

You don’t want to use rock salt that contains large amounts of dirt and debris. This can cause problems when it comes to applying the ice melt and getting rid of any excess product.

Use a spreader

Using a spreader will help you apply your ice melt evenly across your driveway, so you won’t have to do as much work later on in the process.

Professional-grade power or manual hand spreaders offer optimal results, even if they cost more than other types of spreaders. If using a manual spreader, only use one with replaceable blades – this reduces the risk for injury and ensures an even application every time.

Apply evenly

Be sure to apply your ice melt evenly across your driveway. If you’re using a power spreader, choose one that provides even coverage from side to side and front to back.

Don’t use too much ice melt.

Just a thin layer of ice melt is all that’s needed for your driveway. If you use too much, it could do more harm than good.