Snow removal is the job of removing snow after a snowfall to make travel easier and safer. This is done by both individual households and by governments and institutions.

Clearing by individuals

---

In countries with light snow, brooms can be used to brush off snow from walks and other surfaces. In colder regions with more precipitation, the main tools of the private snow clearer are the snow shovel, a large lightweight shovel used to push snow and lift it, and the snow scoop, a large and deep hopper-like implement fitted with a wide handle and designed to scoop up a load of snow and slide it on any slippery surface to another location without lifting. Shovelling entails a considerable amount of work and can be a strain on the back and the heart. Each year many senior citizens and middle aged persons die from heart attacks while shovelling snow. Those unwilling or unable to labour, especially those with large driveways or other substantial surfaces may use a snow blower. Others may hire a contractor with a plow bearing truck or a shovel. After a large snowfall businessmen with plow trucks often drive through cities offering to plow for money. A recent technological advance is the snowmelt system that heats the pavement from below and melts snow and ice after a period of time. Such systems are expensive to install and operate and they are not cost effective in areas with very low winter temperatures and large snowfalls. Some governments offer free snow clearing for the elderly and others in need.

Dealing with ice is more difficult. Snow blowers are rarely effective. Picks are sometimes used, but a solid spade can break through most ice. There is always the risk of damaging the pavement with these instruments. Icy areas can be covered with salt or some other substance, bags of which are widely available.

More on [ Snow removal ]

Snow Removal - Twitter Search

http://Ice-Snow.info Search Snow Removal Services. Find Local Snow Removal Services. Customer Ratings and Reviews
PiperHighlander (Warren) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:20:47 -0000
http://Ice-Snow.info Search Snow Removal Services. Find Local Snow Removal Services. Customer Ratings and Reviews
RT @KtownLandscaper: Snow removal rate sheet for West Kelowna, send me your email and I will send you a copy www.landscapingokanagan.com
JasonNeumann (JasonNeumann) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:35:22 -0000
RT @KtownLandscaper: Snow removal rate sheet for West Kelowna, send me your email and I will send you a copy www.landscapingokanagan.com
...in Toronto RT @jyotika Can anyone recommend good residential snow removal companies?
jyotika (Jyotika Malhotra) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:28 -0000
...in Toronto RT @jyotika Can anyone recommend good residential snow removal companies?
Can anyone recommend good residential snow removal companies?
jyotika (Jyotika Malhotra) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:43 -0000
Can anyone recommend good residential snow removal companies?
@KeithBurtis soon snow removal...
wojtekhoch (wojtek hoch) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:37:57 -0000
@KeithBurtis soon snow removal...
Personable Snow Removal Northwest Suburbs 25 Since 1978 I have serviced area residency s with a warm welcome of http://bit.ly/U9CjD
HouseOfNothing (HouseOfNothing) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:32:41 -0000
Personable Snow Removal Northwest Suburbs 25 Since 1978 I have serviced area residency s with a warm welcome of http://bit.ly/U9CjD

Subscribe to Snow_Removal RSS feed