Rock Salt - De-Icing
Rock Salt provides a practical supply for gritting suitable outdoor surfaces during winter conditions. It can be used on appropriate paths, steps, entrances, driveways and car parks as part of a planned approach to managing ice and snow around commercial premises.
Salt lowers the freezing point of surface water, helping with ice treatment when conditions are suitable. Its action is not immediate: it needs moisture and time to dissolve, and heavy rain can wash it away. Continue checking the area instead of assuming one application will keep a route clear.
Choose between the 23kg bag and the palletised one-tonne bag using the product options. The bulk option requires a forklift at the receiving end, so confirm access and unloading arrangements before ordering. Plan storage and handling to suit the quantity selected.
Keep salt away from ponds, grass and plants, and check the care requirements of the surface before use. Combine a gritting routine with appropriate winter safety supplies and entrance protection to help manage outdoor conditions and moisture brought into the building.
Key Features & Benefits
- Outdoor gritting salt: for suitable access areas affected by ice and snow.
- Two pack options: select a 23kg bag or a palletised one-tonne bag.
- Useful for winter planning: keep a supply available for forecast cold conditions.
- Flexible application areas: suitable paths, entrances, steps, driveways and car parks.
- Bulk supply option: available where the site has the required unloading arrangements.
Directions for Use
1. Plan the treatment area
Check the forecast and identify outdoor routes likely to become icy. Confirm surface suitability and arrange alternative access or barriers where needed while the area is being treated.
2. Prepare the surface
Clear loose snow where practical before applying salt. Check for compacted ice and other hazards, and follow the handling instructions on the supplied bag.
3. Spread and allow time to act
Apply salt evenly using suitable spreading equipment and the pack instructions. Treat in advance of forecast frost where possible, allow time for the salt to dissolve and avoid assuming the route is immediately ready for use.
4. Recheck and store
Inspect treated areas as weather conditions change, particularly after rain or further freezing. Keep unused salt dry and covered, away from plants and ponds, and use suitable handling arrangements for the selected bag size.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product |
Rock Salt - De-Icing |
| Catalogue SKU |
5059 |
| Pack options |
23kg bag or one-tonne bag |
| Bulk delivery |
One-tonne option is palletised; forklift required at receiving end |
| Application |
Gritting suitable outdoor surfaces |
| Typical locations |
Paths, steps, entrances, driveways and car parks |
| Storage |
Keep dry and covered |
FAQs
Which pack sizes can I choose?
The product options are a 23kg bag and a palletised one-tonne bag. Select the required size before adding the product to your basket.
Does the one-tonne bag need unloading equipment?
Yes. A forklift is required at the receiving end for the palletised bulk bag. Check access and unloading arrangements before placing the order.
Does rock salt work immediately?
No. It needs moisture and time to dissolve. Conditions affect performance, so keep checking the treated area and maintain any required access controls.
Where can this salt be used?
It is intended for suitable outdoor surfaces such as paths, entrances and car parks. Check the surface-care requirements before use and keep it away from ponds, grass and plants.
Will one application prevent ice in every condition?
No. Rain can wash salt away and further freezing may create another hazard. Include regular inspections and any necessary further treatment in the winter-maintenance routine.
How should spare salt be stored?
Keep it dry and covered in a suitable storage area. Arrange handling and access to match the bag size, and protect nearby planting and water features.
