With winter weather intensifying across Southern Ontario, contractors are once again dealing with icy surfaces, black ice, and changing forecasts. With heavy snowfall expected this Sunday, preparation matters more than ever. At Draglam Salt, we understand the pressure that winter maintenance professionals face when managing bulk salt supply while still keeping sites safe and accessible. That is why we are offering a Sand and Salt Mix as a reliable and cost effective road salt alternative.
If you are searching for bulk salt near me or a dependable alternative to traditional rock salt, this product is designed to help ease the situation while maintaining performance during demanding winter conditions.
What Is Sand and Salt Mix
Sand and Salt Mix is a blend of approximately 90 percent sand and 10 percent salt. The sand provides immediate traction on snow covered and icy surfaces, while the salt component helps reduce ice bonding and manage refreezing. This combination allows contractors to use less salt overall while still maintaining grip and surface control.
How It Performs in Real Winter Conditions
Unlike pure rock salt, which depends primarily on melting ice, Sand and Salt Mix focuses on traction first. This makes it especially effective during cold snaps, overnight icing, and black ice conditions where melting alone may not be enough. The sand creates grip immediately, while the salt helps slow refreeze as temperatures fluctuate.
This makes Sand and Salt Mix a practical option for parking lots, private roadways, job sites, loading areas, and high traffic properties where safety and control are critical.
Why Contractors Choose It
As winter demand increases, many contractors are looking for ways to stretch their bulk salt usage without compromising results. Sand and Salt Mix offers a balanced approach by improving traction while reducing reliance on straight salt applications.
Key benefits include: • Improved grip on icy and snow covered surfaces • More economical than pure rock salt • Helps manage salt usage during peak winter demand • Effective during black ice events and heavy snowfall • Ideal for contractors and private winter maintenance operations
Pricing
Sand and Salt Mix is available for pickup at $79 per tonne, making it an affordable bulk salt alternative for winter contractors and property managers.
Where to Pick Up
Sand and Salt Mix is currently in stock and available at the following Draglam Salt locations:
Brampton 19 Delta Park Blvd
Concord 401 Bowes Road
Etobicoke Toronto West 200 Horner Ave
Oakville 1040 Winston Churchill Blvd
Oshawa 1123 Farewell St
Scarborough Markham 55 Nashdene Rd
With multiple locations across the GTA, Draglam Salt makes it easy to find bulk salt alternatives near you when winter weather hits.
Built for the Season Ahead
As snowfall and freezing conditions continue, having the right materials on hand makes all the difference. Sand and Salt Mix provides contractors with a practical, reliable option to manage traction, black ice, and winter safety without relying solely on pure rock salt.
Reliable supply. Practical solutions. Built for winter.
(Photo Credit: The Weather Network)