Although it may be rare, Maryland can get multiple feet of snow. Even an inch of snow can cause ice to cover the pavement. Is your home or business ready for the snow in the forecast? We’ll discuss how to prepare your asphalt driveway for snow below!

How to Prepare Your Asphalt Driveway for Snow

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The best way to prepare your asphalt driveway for snow is to start months in advance with asphalt maintenance. What’s involved? Part of preparing your asphalt for snow is protecting it. Water is one of the most damaging elements to asphalt, so it is vital to fill asphalt cracks, patch potholes, and seal the asphalt as necessary. These tasks will prevent snow from seeping into asphalt pores or cracks.

Keep in mind that the temperature may have to be over 50 degrees Fahrenheit to apply specific kinds of asphalt products, such as hot mix asphalt. Make sure that your asphalt repair products are appropriate for winter weather if you are applying it in winter.

Apply an Even Layer of a Deicer or Hire Out

Now it’s time to think about your safety. Prepare your asphalt driveway for snow by sprinkling a light, even layer of your deicer of choice. Rock salt is an okay material to use for preventing ice from forming on your asphalt pavement, but you can also use magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, cat litter, sand, etc. You can learn more about the options here.

Do you have a long driveway? Hire Tri-State Paving to salt your driveway for you in Maryland! We also apply calcium on walkways to keep them safe and dry.

Keeping Your Driveway Clear

Use the Right Snow Shovels

Use a plastic or rubber-tipped snow shovel when removing snow, especially if it is new asphalt. Metal shovels can scratch asphalt easily, producing an unsightly effect.

Hire a Snow Removal Company Like Tri-State Paving!

Some snow removal jobs are better to hire out than do yourself. If you ever need a snow removal service, remember that Tri-State Paving is ready to help you this winter!

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you turn your backyard into the perfect retreat quickly and affordably. Our experts will work with you to find a design and layout for the outdoor kitchen and dining area that you’re sure to love for years and years to come.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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