The Best Way to Remove Snow from your Deck

Tips for Snow Removal:

• A leaf blower or broom can easily clear a light dusting of snow.
• Never use metal shovels or sharp-edged tools when removing snow or ice from your composite or PVC deck.
• Plastic shovels or plastic/nylon-bristled deck brooms will remove snow from the deck as well as limit the risk of scratches to the deck surface.
• Always shovel in a path parallel to the deck boards, not perpendicular.
• Never use an ice chipper, including plastic ice chippers. 

Choosing the Best Ice Melt Product:

• Choose calcium chloride-based ice melt or rock salt to remove snow and ice. 
• Never use sand as it is naturally abrasive.
• Avoid ice melts with added colorant, as they can stain composite or PVC decking.
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