Whats the best way to clear ice off a sidewalk (really hard ice) - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 01-26-2007, 05:22 PM

I was on vacation and in vegas for 2-3 weeks. I come home and the fucking city tells me I have to clear my sidewalk or I have to pay a hefty fine.

There is ice about 4 layers thick that has covered my sidewalk entirely. I spent like an hour chipping away at it with an ice pick but I didnt even get 10% of it finished.

Whats the best way of clearing this shit up? I tried salt but it doesnt help at all

After Shock Media · 01-26-2007, 05:27 PM

Guessing you used rock salt right?

Ok despite how crazy this is about to sound trust me. Get out your hose and run cold water over it. This will be the fastest way to remove it without pulling out a torch and possibly scorching the sidewalk and getting fined.

JayDeeZee · 01-26-2007, 05:30 PM

I have the same problem...I'm going to salt it. HEAVILY

Myst · 01-26-2007, 05:30 PM

I have limited salt left, and its -15.. i think cold water will make it worse :/ (not enough salt to get it cleared up)

After Shock Media · 01-26-2007, 05:31 PM

Im telling ya cold running water.

Just some fun science for you all.

Ew its -15

umm never mind the water.

Scott McD · 01-26-2007, 05:31 PM

They can fine you for not clearing your sidewalk wtf ???

After Shock Media · 01-26-2007, 05:33 PM

Do you have a sledge hammer?
Try to really crack it up and it should be removable in chunks.

Myst · 01-26-2007, 05:34 PM

dont have one >_<

Myst · 01-26-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McD

They can fine you for not clearing your sidewalk wtf ???

SidewalksUnder Traffic Bylaw #5590, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow, ice and other debris from the sidewalk adjoining their property within 48 hours after a snowfall. Failing to comply with this bylaw may result in a fine of $85.00 and a bill to the property owner for the cost to clear the sidewalk. You can help us concentrate on more effective snow and ice control activities by obeying this bylaw.The City clears snow from sidewalks adjacent to schools, hospitals, seniors? complexes and city owned property.

assholes

Juicy D. Links · 01-26-2007, 05:37 PM

salt yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lots of it

JayDeeZee · 01-26-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myst

I have limited salt left, and its -15.. i think cold water will make it worse :/ (not enough salt to get it cleared up)

Time for a trip to

Screaming · 01-26-2007, 05:39 PM

bazooka....

Scott McD · 01-26-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myst

SidewalksUnder Traffic Bylaw #5590, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow, ice and other debris from the sidewalk adjoining their property within 48 hours after a snowfall. Failing to comply with this bylaw may result in a fine of $85.00 and a bill to the property owner for the cost to clear the sidewalk. You can help us concentrate on more effective snow and ice control activities by obeying this bylaw.The City clears snow from sidewalks adjacent to schools, hospitals, seniors? complexes and city owned property.

assholes

That's the biggest pile of bullshit i've read in a long time.

So what do they do, go round checking every damn household has cleared their sidewalk ?? Impossible !

I'd love to see them trying to give people fines for not doing so. No wonder they don't try to pull that shit here...

JayDeeZee · 01-26-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myst

SidewalksUnder Traffic Bylaw #5590, it is the responsibility of the property owner to remove snow, ice and other debris from the sidewalk adjoining their property within 48 hours after a snowfall. Failing to comply with this bylaw may result in a fine of $85.00 and a bill to the property owner for the cost to clear the sidewalk. You can help us concentrate on more effective snow and ice control activities by obeying this bylaw.The City clears snow from sidewalks adjacent to schools, hospitals, seniors? complexes and city owned property.

assholes

I think it's $105 here in Toronto

GhazAllOva · 01-26-2007, 05:46 PM

Man am I glad I live in Los Angeles. Don't have to deal with that snow shit.

NoWhErE · 01-26-2007, 05:52 PM

Calcium Chloride.

Its a bit more expensive than salt, but its much more effective at melting your ice and it won't damage your sidewalk or nearby plants.

It also works better at lower temperatures than salt.

01-26-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,708	Whats the best way to clear ice off a sidewalk (really hard ice) I was on vacation and in vegas for 2-3 weeks. I come home and the fucking city tells me I have to clear my sidewalk or I have to pay a hefty fine. There is ice about 4 layers thick that has covered my sidewalk entirely. I spent like an hour chipping away at it with an ice pick but I didnt even get 10% of it finished. Whats the best way of clearing this shit up? I tried salt but it doesnt help at all

01-26-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Guessing you used rock salt right? Ok despite how crazy this is about to sound trust me. Get out your hose and run cold water over it. This will be the fastest way to remove it without pulling out a torch and possibly scorching the sidewalk and getting fined. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

01-26-2007, 05:30 PM	#3
JayDeeZee Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,595	I have the same problem...I'm going to salt it. HEAVILY __________________

01-26-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	They can fine you for not clearing your sidewalk wtf ??? __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

01-26-2007, 05:33 PM	#7
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Do you have a sledge hammer? Try to really crack it up and it should be removable in chunks. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

01-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,708	dont have one >_<

01-26-2007, 05:37 PM	#10
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	salt yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lots of it

01-26-2007, 05:39 PM	#12
Screaming I can change this!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 18,972	bazooka.... __________________

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01-26-2007, 05:52 PM	#16
NoWhErE Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 10,492	Calcium Chloride. Its a bit more expensive than salt, but its much more effective at melting your ice and it won't damage your sidewalk or nearby plants. It also works better at lower temperatures than salt. __________________ skype: lordofthecameltoe Last edited by NoWhErE; 01-26-2007 at 05:53 PM..