WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD YOU GRIT A COMMERCIAL SITE?
Why surface conditions matter as much as the thermometer.
Commercial gritting should not be based on one air-temperature number alone. The key question is whether surfaces are forecast to reach freezing conditions while moisture is present and ice could form.
Air temperature and surface temperature are different
Roads, car parks and walkways can cool differently from the surrounding air. Exposure, cloud cover, wind, shade and surface material can all affect how quickly a surface loses heat.
Other factors that influence treatment
- Forecast surface temperature
- Rain, dew and residual moisture
- Expected frost or snowfall
- Shaded and exposed areas
- Site opening times and traffic
Why forecasts should drive the decision
A professional winter plan uses forecast information alongside site knowledge so precautionary treatment can be scheduled before hazardous conditions develop.
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