Keeping Ice Away
Anti-icing is a strategy (when done properly) keeps the bond between ice and the pavement surface from forming. It involves applying ice control chemicals before, or at the start of a snow event. Using this strategy often reduces total chemical use and allows a higher level of service to those who utilize a given site. Some studies done (Wisconsin is one state which is very pro-active in studying the effects of various anti-icing and deicing techniques) show that anti-icing