Why Standard De-Icing Fails
Extended freeze-thaw cycles create black ice conditions that standard salt applications can't address. Rock salt (sodium chloride) stops working below -12°C — and cold regions regularly hits -30°C or colder. That means the cheapest, most common de-icer used is essentially useless here for 3+ months of the year.
7mm crushed rock chips provide mechanical traction that works at any temperature. Combined with calcium chloride pre-treatment protocols that remain effective to -30°C, this is the standard for commercial liability protection. If you're relying on rock salt, you're leaving your business exposed.
7mm rock chips provide mechanical traction on ice regardless of temperature — the only reliable method when temperatures drop below -20°C.
Our Sanding & Ice Management Spec
7mm chip application — mechanical traction that works at any temperature
Calcium chloride pre-treatment for proactive ice prevention before storms
Liquid brine application for parking surfaces and loading zones
Documented service times with GPS verification for insurance claims
Seasonal or per-event contract options to suit your budget
Fleet capacity for multi-site commercial accounts with simultaneous dispatch
24-hour emergency ice response for unexpected freeze events
Spring chip cleanup included in seasonal contracts
Pedestrian walkway and entrance-specific treatment protocols
The Real Cost of Slip-and-Fall Claims
Slip-and-fall claims on commercial properties average $20,000–$50,000 — and severe cases involving broken hips or head injuries can exceed $100,000. The property owner's best defence is documented proof of reasonable maintenance. Without timestamped service records, you're defending a claim with nothing but your word.
PWW's ice management contracts include GPS-verified service reports with timestamps, materials applied, areas treated, and conditions documented. These reports are uploaded within 24 hours and archived for the full winter season — giving your insurance provider or legal team a complete record of due diligence.
Full Documentation
GPS-timestamped service reports with photos. Uploaded within 24 hours. Archived for the full season. Your insurance company will thank you.
Pre-Treatment
We monitor forecasts and apply pre-treatment before ice forms — proactive protection instead of reactive response. Reduces ice formation by up to 80%.
Fleet Capacity
Multiple sanding trucks and application equipment. Multi-site accounts get simultaneous dispatch — all your properties treated in the same response window.