Sand Barrels & Spreading Sand on Driveways

   / Sand Barrels & Spreading Sand on Driveways #11  
I wonder if a fertilizer spreader would work for large areas like a parking lot. Thinking of my church. Several guys have quads which are easier to transport than my BX or maybe a riding lawnmower.

Ron

Salt or icemelt possibly,
sand with or without salt is usually to wet and will pack and not flow
 
   / Sand Barrels & Spreading Sand on Driveways #12  
I wonder if a fertilizer spreader would work for large areas like a parking lot. Thinking of my church. Several guys have quads which are easier to transport than my BX or maybe a riding lawnmower.

Ron

I have successfully used a walk behind spreader, one pass does the trick!
I locked the wheels to have both engaged and simply walk it in one pass.
I use 1/4 " crushed stone (not sand) as sand washes away just too easily.
My result is what I call a 'salt and pepper' application.
Works for me.

Actually crushed mining 'slag' is better than crushes stone, bit more costly but much more effective INHO. (like $1.00 more per 60 lb bag.)
Over the last 4-5 years all I've needed was 1 bag or 2.

I'll add I do have a stash of dry sand but prefer the crushed slag.

LOL, I occasionally set my CUT in low 1 st gear and load the abrasive on the blower and simply walk behind and manually apply the abrasive traction grit.
Doing that I also use shoe/boot traction aids.

Must add that I have a steep drive that demands abrasive if I want to drive out.
 
   / Sand Barrels & Spreading Sand on Driveways #13  
I have a mile long gravel driveway. There is a deep valley near the middle. Snow melt drains down onto one side of the driveway in this valley. This can make a 100 foot ice skating rink on that part of the driveway. And it IS steep. I've always had a 4WD vehicle - know that this small section can be a problem - drive accordingly. I've never had a problem.

It's those few who come to visit. They see it coming - slow down - many times they slide sideways down this section.

I spread wood chips on this section. It takes half a dozen bucket loads to completely & adequately cover this entire section. The chips will usually stay put for the entire winter.

I tried ditching with limited success. The total solution would require a tracked backhoe with a jackhammer. Cost estimate - $3200.
 

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