With a snowstorm on its way to Buffalo, it’s important to talk about how you can prepare your driveway for a snowstorm. It helps to make snow removal easier and protects the surface from damage and ice buildup. Here’s how you can prepare your driveway:
- Apply a Pre-Treatment to Prevent Ice Bonding: Just as roads are pre-treated, your driveway can be too. Pre-treatment helps to prevent snow and ice from sticking directly to the surface making it easier to clear. Some good pre-treatment options are sand, liquid brine, and calcium magnesium acetate.
- Mark the Edges of Your Driveway with Stakes: Snow often hides where your driveway begins and ends. It’s important that you mark it with stakes so you’re not accidentally destroying your yard.
- Ensure Good Drainage: When melting begins after the storm, poor drainage can lead to refreezing and dangerous ice patches. You should check for blocked gutters and low spots where water pools. Anything that prevents water flow should be cleared now.