Why Standard De-Icing Fails
Grande Prairie freeze-thaw cycles can create black ice conditions that require mechanical traction and site-specific ice treatment.
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. If you're budgeting ice management for the season, read how commercial snow removal contracts work and what they cost.
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 for insurance records
Seasonal or per-event contract options to suit your budget
Call-out ice treatment for unexpected freeze events, with timing set in your contract
Spring chip cleanup included in seasonal contracts
Pedestrian walkway and entrance-specific treatment protocols
The Real Cost of Slip-and-Fall Claims
A slip-and-fall claim on a commercial lot can be expensive to defend, especially when someone is seriously hurt. 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 service reports with timestamps, materials applied, areas treated, and conditions documented, kept for the winter season and giving your insurance provider or legal team a complete record of due diligence.
Full Documentation
Timestamped service reports with photos, kept for the full season.
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%.
Multi-Site Accounts
Multi-site accounts can be quoted together with one consolidated set of service records.
Frequently asked questions
What material does PWW use for parking lot sanding?
PWW Services uses 7mm rock chips for parking lot sanding in Grande Prairie, providing superior traction compared to sand. For severe ice, we also apply liquid brine and calcium chloride pre-treatments that work effectively in extreme cold.
How quickly can PWW respond to ice events?
Timing for contracted properties is set in the contract, including whether pre-treatment before a storm is part of the scope. We do not promise a fixed response time.
Why are 7mm chips better than sand for parking lots?
PWW Services uses 7mm crushed rock chips in Grande Prairie because they provide mechanical traction at any temperature, unlike sand, which gets embedded in ice. Chips stay on top of the ice surface and provide grip for both pedestrians and vehicles.
Does PWW provide documentation for insurance purposes?
Yes, PWW Services timestamps and photographs every sanding application in Grande Prairie. These service records are kept for the season, which helps for defending against slip-and-fall claims.