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Novus Maintenance
3M ago
NEWS WHAT DOES A SNOW REMOVING COMPANY DO? As a snow removal company, we remove snow to make travelling by road accessible and safe. In this blog we explain how we do this. There are several ways to remove snow. One of them is de-icing. De-icing is the removal of existing snow, ice or frost by plowing or scraping. We mostly use salt or other melting chemicals to do so. An other method is anti-icing. We use this treatment to prevent the snow or ice to frost on the road. Just before the snow hazard arrives, we apply salt or other chemicals on the road. Snow can have a big affect on your bus ..read more
Novus Maintenance
3M ago
NEWS SNOWHOW As handling snow is our job, we know everything about those little flakes. And of course, we love to share our knowledge with you. Did you know all these facts? As white as snow.. or not? White Christmas, snow-white. That isn’t true. Snow is not white but transparent. How come we see it as white? Snow is made of ice crystals. When the light passes through the crystals, the prisms break the light in multiple colors. They reflect and absorb the light and as a result, our eyes see them as white. Don’t eat the.. red snow Red snow? Yes, red snow exists. The red color is caused by pigme ..read more
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3M ago
NEWS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SNOWSTORMS AND BLIZZARDS A snowstorm or a blizzard. What are the difference between those? The big difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard is the speed of the wind and the visibility. The weather conditions of a blizzard are as following: The wind blows over 35 mph per hour The visibility is less than a quarter mile These conditions should continue for three hours of longer. Did you know that a blizzard doesn’t always contain snowfall? If the wind is blowing the snow on the surface, we also call it a blizzard. Snowstorm or blizzard, there is no difference for us ..read more
Novus Maintenance
3M ago
NEWS ABOUT OUR SERVICE: DE-ICING One of the services that we provide is de-icing. It’s a very important method in the snow removal business. In this blog article, we explain more about de-icing. Sometimes using a shovel is not enough to remove snow from a road or pavement. When there is a lot of snow and ice, we use the de-icing method to remove existing snow from the surface. There are multiple materials we use to de-ice. In order to choose which material to use, we need to know more about the melting temperature of the snow. An example of de-icing materials is rock salt and sea salt. Do you ..read more
Novus Maintenance
3M ago
NEWS ABOUT OUR SERVICE: SNOWPLOWING In the harsh winter months, snow can affect your business. As your snow removal partner, we help you to get rid of the snow on your property. One of the services we provide is snow plowing. Snowplow is used to remove large amounts of snow. In order to remove the snow, we use big vehicles that push the snow to a storage place. If there isn’t enough place on your property to store the snow, we remove the snow. We call this snow hauling. We always monitor the weather conditions, so that we can make a good snow removal plan. Interested in how we can help yo ..read more
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3M ago
NEWS CREATING A SOLID SNOW REMOVAL PLAN: GUIDE FOR BUSINESSES As New Yorkers brace themselves for freezing temperatures and treacherous winter conditions, business owners and managers have other worries on their minds: finding a reliable snow and ice management company.Studies show that weather has a significant impact on shoppers’ and customers’ retail habits, which is why it is so important to make your business accessible to clients — despite the heavy snowfall.This is where having a detailed snow removal plan comes in. When considering a partnering company to assist with you ..read more
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3M ago
NEWS HOW A SEASONAL SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT WORKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS If you are a business owner or landlord, then you know that keeping your property clean and accessible is crucial to your success. During the winter, this becomes even more important, as snow and ice can create a number of hazards for both customers and employees. That is why it is important to have a seasonal snow removal contract in place with a reliable snow removal company. Here is what you need to know about how such a contract works. WHAT A SEASONAL SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT INCLUDES Snow removal entails plowing snow off your ..read more
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3M ago
NEWS IMPORTANT NEW YORK STATE SNOW REMOVAL LAWS FOR BUSINESSES In New York State, there are laws in place governing snow removal from sidewalks and public spaces. These laws apply to all businesses, regardless of size or location, so it is essential that you understand what your responsibilities are as a business owner or property manager.Failure to clear the walkways in front of your commercial property can result in fines, penalties, and possible lawsuits. In this post, we will provide an overview of the laws and explain what you need to do to stay compliant and protected. NEW YORK STATE SNO ..read more
Novus Maintenance
2y ago
A snowstorm or a blizzard. What are the difference between those? The big difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard is the speed of the wind and the visibility. The weather conditions of a blizzard are as following:
The wind blows over 35 mph per hour
The visibility is less than a quarter mile
These conditions should continue for three hours of longer.
Did you know that a blizzard doesn’t always contain snowfall? If the wind is blowing the snow on the surface, we also call it a blizzard.
Snowstorm or blizzard, there is no difference for us. We always make sure it doesn’t affect your busi ..read more
Novus Maintenance
2y ago
If you are a business owner or landlord, then you know that keeping your property clean and accessible is crucial to your success. During the winter, this becomes even more important, as snow and ice can create a number of hazards for both customers and employees. That is why it is important to have a seasonal snow removal contract in place with a reliable snow removal company. Here is what you need to know about how such a contract works. What a Seasonal Snow Removal Contract Includes Snow removal entails plowing snow off your property and then hauling it off to somewhere else. Plowing simpl ..read more