As winter season leans in with its icy grip, it's easy for homeowners reach for rock salt to de-ice their concrete surfaces; however, salt isn’t the best choice—it can cause concrete damage, harm ...

People living in regions with harsh winters are familiar with the hazards of a slick and icy driveway. Under the right conditions, pavement can turn into the equivalent of an ice rink, so that every ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s the time of year when we can expect to see snow and ice on our roads and driveways. Many of us use salt to melt the ice and give a better grip while driving. But if you have ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

Engineers have known for some time that calcium chloride salt, commonly used as deicer, reacts with the calcium hydroxide in concrete to form a chemical byproduct that causes roadways to crumble. A ...