Ice Control Services Rockville MD - ASAP Snowplowing - 24/7 ASAP Snow Ice Removal Service

Ice Control Services (Rockville MD) are provided by ASAP Snowplowing.

ASAP Snowplowing manages ice control for commercial properties throughout Rockville, Maryland. Our de-icing and anti-icing applications will greatly improve winter surfaces, providing better traction for vehicles and pedestrians.

De-icing is the reactive application of ice control products to driving or walking surfaces, to melt existing snow and ice.

Anti-icing is the pro-active application of ice and snow melting products to driving or walking surfaces prior to a snow or ice storm. Anti-icing helps prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, allowing snow and ice to be cleared more easily.

Understanding the difference between anti-icing and de-icing can yield insight into the different approaches utilized by professional snow removal services.

Salt: Sodium Chloride, or rock salt, is the most common de-icer in use today. Generally this product is effective, though not in all conditions. In very cold conditions (typically less than 23 degrees F), salt begins to lose its effectiveness and is either not used or is overused in an attempt to make up for reduced performance.

There are many other products in use in today, these products include: