What ice melt is safe for pavers and natural stone?
Use the least material that works and keep it off stone where you can. Excess de-icer degrades concrete, asphalt and natural stone, according to Minnesota's Smart Salting guidance, and sand can clog permeable pavers.
Pavers and stone steps belong on the site plan so they are treated at walkway rates with a walkway material, not at the rate a truck spreader puts down on a lot.
Ask the paver or stone manufacturer which de-icers their warranty allows. Some name specific products or exclusions.
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From JRW Services LLC, commercial snow and ice management across Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris and Warren counties, NJ. All answers
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