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Featured Froster: Shawn Kukol, Horizon Landscape
We sat down with Shawn Kukol, Snow Manager for Horizon Landscape, to discuss how he is using Frost Solutions units to simplify his snow and ice management processes and build trust with his customers.
Are friction forecasts a possibility?
As winter sets in and snow starts to fly, the forecast for snow becomes quite popular among snow removal pros and residents alike. How much is it going to snow? When will it begin? When will it end? We even get a percentage of probability that it will snow, which adds another layer of complexity. The majority of forecasts are centered on these questions but fail to address the question that we all really want answered: How will this snow event affect our lives?
Why you should care about oversalting
Even the least “green” of us have reason to care about the overuse of rock salt and chemical de-icers on our roads. Here’s why you should care.
How to choose the best de-icing material for the job
From beet juice to classic rock salt to urea, we now have plenty of choices when it comes to eliminating ice from roadways. However, most snow removal pros are still looking for a silver bullet: A material that will de-ice roads in any condition, for a reasonable price, without harming the environment.
Fighting Snow in the 21st Century
RWIS devices have historically been expensive, bulky, and difficult to maintain. Now, mini-RWIS devices with advanced camera technologies, sensors, and more are becoming within reach for municipalities and commercial snow removal companies alike.