Salt Dendrites

[Sycamore67]

With the winter ice and cold, they use salt on the streets.  When I park in my garage the salty water drips off, pools and eventually evaporates.  This leaves interesting salt dendrites.

[Joe W.]

Nice to look at.
Reminds me of when we had the driveway and walkway redone in concrete.
The contractor was strongly of the opinion to not use salt on concrete.
He said it would erode the thin coat of concrete floated to the top of the driveway/walkway.

 

[Sycamore67]

I have been using some salt on the driveway and sidewalk for 40 years with no damage.  I do not use a lot but if I have glaze ice, I use salt.  I use pet safe salt in area where my dog might walk.

[Gene Howe]

Living in S. AZ, we have no use for salt on our roads and sidewalks. That's a good thing. I have high blood pressure and on a salt free diet. 

When we lived up north in the mountains, the county didn't use salt on the paved roads. They used cinders. Didn't melt anything but, they made it less slippery. 

[Sycamore67]

Cinders or sand can be used in place of salt.  But, it tends to clog storm sewers and drains.  It is also less effective than salt on heavy snow.

[Scrappile]

they put a chemical down on our roads, now instead of pea gravel and salt.  I do not know what the chemical is, but in must create potholes that can never be repaired!

[OCtoolguy]

Another reason I live where I do. 

[Sycamore67]

Every place has its pluses and minuses.  I will deal with the snow and cold.to avoid California taxes and politics.  Actually, the morning after a snow storm is beautiful.

[Gene Howe]

I love Arizona for it's natural wonders and warm weather. And, sandy beaches? We've got the sand but, no water 

Unfortunately, politically we're becoming californicated.

[TAIrving]

17 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

I love Arizona for it's natural wonders and warm weather. And, sandy beaches? We've got the sand but, no water 

Unfortunately, politically we're becoming californicated.

The Californians are moving into Texas too!  The word here in Houston is that Austin has already been Californiacated.  

[Gene Howe]

11 hours ago, TAIrving said:

The Californians are moving into Texas too!  The word here in Houston is that Austin has already been Californiacated.  

They're moving out in droves to escape the things they have grown to dislikel about their state. Unfortunately,  they bring a lot of their wrong headedness with them. 

Edited February 3, 2023 by Gene Howe