Here at CSR, we’ve taken what we’ve learned from farming and agriculture about being ready when it’s time to be ready and we’ve applied that to snow removal. Preparation for winter events requires diligent groundwork and planning to be in a state of readiness for snow removal.
We look at the parallels that exist, including having the proper equipment deployed, the logistics needed to efficiently execute a snow removal plan, and many other things. We also develop contingency plans for the unexpected, such as when snowfall totals or temperatures vary from the weather predictions. These strategies and plans are done in the warmer weather during the “off season,” so when it’s time to go, CSR is ready to go.
FARM EQUIPMENT IS REPURPOSED FOR SNOW REMOVAL
Rather than put our farm equipment and tractors in the barn for the winter and have them sit idle and put them to work for CSR. Equipment that helps the farm run successfully is also used to make commercial snow removal safer and more efficient.
With a power angle plow has a blade that is not a typical straight edge, it a variable edge. This enables it to “float” along uneven surfaces which requires less salt to remove the snow and achieve a cleaner surface.
ADAPTING AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT: BETTER FOR SNOW REMOVAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT
CSR has built a “brining” truck and adapted the design from the way it would be set up as a spraying truck, used for agricultural purposes. Brine is a mixture of water and salt that is sprayed on road surfaces to prevent icing and make snow removal more complete. Brining is much better for the environment in that it requires only 10% the amount of salt to be just as effective as granular salt by itself. Because brine can only be washed away, CSR sprays brine well in advance of a weather event to allow it to be further spread across road surfaces on the tires of cars that drive over it.
Be sure to check out our latest videos and find out more about how our agricultural knowledge and experience are applied to create customized snow removal programs.
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