Traction Control Treatment

What This Service Involves

Traction control treatment is a blended approach for Western Washington sites where liability and pedestrian safety demand dependable grip through a freeze-thaw morning. We match the ratio of sand to deicing product to the specific conditions, laying down abrasives for immediate footing while a measured chemical dose works on the underlying ice. This method shines on the region's shaded stairwells, ADA ramps, and building approaches that refreeze after the midday thaw. Crews prioritize the routes where slips are most likely and document each treatment for property managers.

Benefits

Combines instant abrasive grip with gradual chemical melting; Targets high-liability zones like stairs, ramps, and entrances; Adapts the sand-to-deicer ratio to real-time conditions; Reduces slip-and-fall risk during freeze-thaw mornings

Our Process

1) Identify the highest-risk pedestrian and vehicle routes; 2) Blend abrasives and deicer to match the temperature and ice type; 3) Apply the mix along priority paths and approaches; 4) Reassess after the midday thaw and re-treat refreeze zones

What Affects the Cost

Combined cost of abrasive and chemical materials; Number of high-priority zones under treatment; Labor for repeat passes through freeze-thaw cycles; Documentation and reporting for property managers; Spring cleanup of residual abrasives

Best Time of Year

Traction control treatment runs throughout winter, with peak demand during freeze-thaw mornings from December to February.