Q–My 9-month-old concrete driveway has begun to deteriorate. The surface finish is scaling. My contractor has blamed the problem on my use of deicing salt and the salt brought onto my driveway by my ...

People living in regions with harsh winters are familiar with the hazards of a slick and icy driveway. Under the right conditions, pavement can turn into the equivalent of an ice rink, so that every ...

Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made of. Engineers have known for some time that ...

This alternative method of de-icing your driveway works so well because it helps to break down accumulated snow and scoop up ...

If past years are any indication, trucks will spread 900,000 tons of salt on Pennsylvania’s state roadways this winter, lowering the melting point of snow and ice to the point where some of it turns ...

When winter strikes, you're sure to be on the lookout for sand or salt to melt ice for safety on your driveway, sidewalks, or steps. You might settle on rock salt, which consists of large and chunky ...

Salt seeker: artist’s impression of compact neutron source and data analysis system being used to inspect concrete in a bridge. (Courtesy: RIKEN) A compact neutron source has been used to quickly and ...