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Deck friendly solution for winter ice?

Deck friendly solution for winter ice?

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06-25-18, 03:15 PM

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Deck friendly solution for winter ice?

I obviously don't want to use salt on pressure treated wood in the winter, any ideas for ice on the walk out and steps that won't cause damage?

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Use a bag of silica sand. (Sold in the bagged cement mix aisle).

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