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Winter products that are Clear Roads and Pacific Northwest Snowfighter (PNS) qualified have been evaluated by transportation professionals and researchers from all around the United States. Members of these groups evaluate equipment, materials, and snow fighting methods in real-world conditions. In support of safe…

2020 was a challenging year to say the very least. While we all rose to the challenge and discovered new ways to work, play, and share family time, sometimes it was easy to focus on the negative. We’d like to…

When evaluating snow fighting costs, if you are only counting what you pay for deicing material like road salt as the cost of winter snow fighting, you’re only counting a small fraction of the costs. Deicing Material Did you know…

Successful dirt road stabilization projects are all about knowledge, preparation, and timing. Dirt roads are stabilized to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as well as the longevity of the road itself. Neglecting any of these three steps will impact the…

Solutions for dirt road dust control vary – by location, by road department treatment preference, by budget, and by traffic. A dirt road that is out in the middle of nowhere most likely will not get much dust control treatment.…

Potholes are a problem for drivers everywhere. Whether driving a short commute to work or school or logging thousands of miles over the open road, potholes cause big problems for vehicles of all sizes and types. Let’s take a moment…

When determining how much deicing product you can get for your budget dollars, do you evaluate your options on the “Price” or the “Cost”? These are actually two very different concepts. Deicing Defined Let’s define “deicing”. According to Merriam-Webster, it is…

Having an active dirt road maintenance plan in place will make certain that the public works or roads team is addressing the maintenance and care of these thoroughfares on a regular basis. When a dirt road maintenance plan is created…

Fugitive dust is a term used to describe the tiny particulate matter (PM) of soil that float in the air and don’t settle back down quickly after soil is disturbed. Soil can be disrupted by natural events like high winds,…

Many thanks to Brooke Loeffler, Content Specialist & Graphic Designer with Redmond Minerals for sharing this content with us. Brooke is responsible for the content and graphic design across all 11 of the Redmond Minerals brand websites. Liquid, Granular, Aggregate: Snowfighting Tools In the…