Salt & Sand 50/50

Salt & Sand 50/50 — Balanced Mix for Real-World Winter Conditions

Our 50/50 Salt & Sand Mix splits the difference between the de-icing power of straight rock salt and the traction grip of coarse sand. It's the workhorse blend for property managers, plow operators, and contractors who want a single material that handles ice melt and slip prevention in one spread — no swapping bins between storms, no second pass for traction.

At a glance

What it's good for

• Mixed-condition storms where ice and slick spots both need handling
• Commercial lots, condo complexes, and HOA roads
• Steep driveways and sloped commercial entrances
• Plow contractors who want one mix across the whole route

How much do I need?

For a 10,000 sq ft commercial property, plan on roughly 1–1.5 cubic yards per storm. The higher salt content stretches further than the 20/80 mix on melt, so you can spread a little lighter and still get the de-icing job done. Most plow contractors lay in 8–15 yards pre-season for small route coverage.

How Salt & Sand 50/50 compares

• vs. Salt & Sand 20/80: 20/80 is traction-first. 50/50 has more salt for stronger melt. Pick by whether melt or traction is the bigger issue on a given route.
• vs. Straight Rock Salt: Salt alone is pure melt. 50/50 adds traction that doesn't disappear when melt stops. For driveways and properties where slip-and-fall is the liability risk, 50/50 covers both bases.
• vs. Treated Rock Salt: Treated salt is straight melt for cold snaps. 50/50 is balanced for typical New England winter mix. Many properties stock both — Treated for cold storms, 50/50 for everything else.
• vs. Pure Sand: Sand alone is traction with zero melt. 50/50 actively reduces ice while providing grip. Better choice for surfaces where ice forms regularly.

Frequently asked questions

Why a 50/50 mix?
It's the "one bin handles most storms" sweet spot. Half-and-half gives real melt power AND real traction. Properties that want a single material instead of swapping bins between storms go with 50/50.

Will 50/50 work below 20°F?
The salt portion struggles below 20°F (same limit as untreated salt). For cold snaps, switch to treated salt. For typical New England 20–35°F storms, 50/50 performs well.

How much for a 10,000 sq ft commercial lot?
About 1–1.5 cubic yards per storm. A typical winter season runs through 6–12 yards depending on storm frequency.

Does sand-salt mix damage concrete?
The salt fraction has the same concrete-damage potential as pure salt (avoid on concrete under 1 year old). The sand is harmless to concrete but tracks indoors more than salt alone.

How much does a cubic yard weigh?
About 2,600 lbs per cubic yard.

Do you deliver in the Boston area?
Yes — bulk dump truck delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.

Bulk dump truck delivery, no minimum order. We run 50/50 mix across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth County.

Pair with our salt & sand 20/80 for routes where traction is the priority and the budget is tight, or our treated rock salt when the deep-cold-snap melt is what's needed.

Order today — the balanced 50/50 mix that handles the whole storm in one spread.

• Same-day & next-day delivery available — weekends fill fast, order early.
• Curbside or on-property drop — let us know at checkout.
• Up to 6 yds per load for dense materials (gravel, soil, rock, sand) — mulch loads carry up to 10 yds. $100 flat rate, no minimum order.
• Job site delivery available — live load tickets and signed BOLs on request.
• Questions? Call (617) 645-0987 or see full delivery info →