There are some chemical sprays that can be used before the ice begins. Orange-Anti Ice, works on most surface, providing one follows the directions for application. There are several non salt chemicals too. Trial n Error. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/30/2011 8:22:54 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi all, I have a rather long, wood-decking ramp leading into the house that freezes over quickly whenever there is moisture in the air and the temperature drops to freezing, sort of like the bridges freezing over first on the roads. You don't even notice the ice until you step on it so it is particularly dangerous to visitors. This ramp also serves as the main entrance into our home so everyone who visits uses the ramp. There are handrails on both sides for the length of the ramp, but it is still treacherous when iced over. Do any of you know of something I can do to the ramp to make it less hazardous? Salt doesn't help much, and when we do use it I fear my mother will slip and fall (again) while applying it. I'm thinking maybe adding some type of raised strip (low profile) every foot or so, but what material should I use? Will this even help? Any ideas on how to solve this problem? Thanks in advance. Greg c5 Lebanon, TN
