Calcium chloride is a compound made from calcium and chlorine. It is highly soluble in water, just like salt and sugar, colorless and crystalline in nature. Its uses are many, and being hygroscopic, it can readily extract moisture from the…
Keeping walkways and other common areas ice-free and easy to traverse is often far more difficult than property owners expect. Many of the same applications that are used for expediting the melting of ice, sleet, and snow are incredibly corrosive.…
Throughout the colder months of winter, de-icing agents are frequently applied to roads, walkways, patios, stairs, and other outside surfaces. Road salt is currently the most popular application for creating safe, slip-proof areas that people can comfortably walk or drive…
Every man-made structure has load-bearing limits. These limits determine the amount of weight that can be borne without total collapse or other serious changes in structural integrity. They are established by product designers and engineers, and then disclosed at the…
Premises liability claims can be incredibly damaging to property owners. Whether you own residential or commercial property, you're responsible for ensuring proper duty of care. This means taking all necessary steps to maintain common areas and floor surfaces that are…
Hiring a snow removal company is the best way to keep your residential or commercial property hazard-free, looking good, and easy to access all winter long. These professionals are properly trained and equipped for clearing walkways, paths, sidewalks, porches, decks,…
Business owners carry many heavy responsibilities. One such burden is the health and well-being of the individuals patronizing their premises. That said, the winter season presents certain challenges said individuals must be aware of and account for or risk facing…
For business owners, premises liability is a constant concern. If someone suffers physical injury on a commercial property as the result of hazardous conditions, the legal and financial penalties could be devastating. All company owners have a legal responsibility to…
Snow and ice can be far more than a nuisance. Frozen precipitation is often dangerous and holds the ability to lead to potentially serious and injurious impacts like slips and falls. Residential and commercial property owners might wonder if they…
The accumulation of frozen precipitation like ice and snow often yields hazardous environments. If said materials are not routinely cleared away from various external areas, you could slip, fall, and potentially sustain major and debilitating physical injuries. Civil law provides…