How do we decide when to grit?
We monitor the weather conditions & forecasts using a variety of information sources. A decision to commence operations is based on the forecast and predicted temperatures for a given area.

When do we start gritting?
Salt is ideally spread before roads become icy or snow starts to fall.. This is known as precautionary salting. After a sub zero temperature has been forecast we spread the salt ideally in advance of the temperature fall and freezing conditions.

Prevention of ice formation is far better practice than treating already formed ice/fallen snow.
 

 For more information please contact EFP Gritting direct