World Weather is Changing: Get Ready With Your Grit Bin Now
As the weather gets more and more unpredictable, it’s never been a better time to be prepared for extreme weather. Whether it’s mini heatwaves, flooding or freak blizzards, the British climate is constantly shifting and seems to be getting more and more extreme. This means that businesses and individuals alike need to be flexible and prepared to deal with rapid changes in the weather. Cold weather seems to be the one that affects businesses the most, with snow and ice causing havoc, from accidents to accessibility. A grit bin is one of the best ways to prepare for the colder months and keep your business or home running.
What Grit Bins are Used For
We’ve all likely seen the large yellow grit bins, whether they’re on the roadside, in a school or on the sides of buildings. These large containers house one of the most effective weapons against snow and ice: grit salt.
How Grit Works
The materials inside grit bins are primarily made up of salt and grit. Grit salt works by preventing the water that is inside snow or the water that surrounds ice from freezing by causing it to dissolve. This is because salt when combined with water, causes something called freezing point depression. It effectively lowers water’s freezing temperature to lower than what temperatures get to in the UK, which is why plastic grit bins in the UK are so common and effective.
Why Get a Grit Bin for Your Home or Business?
Whilst councils and local governments have systems in place to clear major roads and paths of snow and ice in the winter months, this often doesn’t extend to quieter roads or private properties. This means that it is often difficult to get around in certain areas while roads are clear of snow. For homeowners who have no choice but to leave their homes to get to work, drop their kids off at school and buy groceries, and businesses that need to keep running, being stuck at home isn’t an option.
Having your own grit bin allows you to still get around despite the weather, and keep neighbourhoods and properties safer. Here’s a few more reasons getting a grit bin is a great move for your home or business.
You Won’t Get Stuck
Having your own grit bin means that you can take matters into your own hands should the weather take a snowy turn. Rather than waiting for councils to clear the area around your house, office or business, having your own grit bin allows you to make paths accessible and roads safe during cold weather conditions. This means you can limit the amount of disruptions that cold weather so often creates and carry on with your business operations with ease.
Keep Business Going
Extreme weather conditions can substantially impact businesses. Many people will opt for online services such as grocery delivery, online shopping, and more in extreme weather conditions. This makes it all the more important for your business to remain an accessible option for customers. Whether you are a retailer or service provider, it’s likely that there is an online alternative to your business. So it’s really important to do all you can to maximise your chances of retaining customers and sales despite snow or ice.
Your customers won’t come to you if they don’t feel safe and able to reach you, which is where having your own grit box comes in handy. You can easily clear snow and ice to allow customers to visit your shop or business property, and keep your business alive even in extreme weather.
Keep Your Property Safe
If you run a business where clients or customers visit you, then you have a duty of care to customers, employees and other stakeholders. This means making your shop, office or studio accessible to those who interact with your business. If there is a lot of snow or ice outside your property or on the path leading up to it, you can use grit to clear the way.
In addition to being able to reduce the chance of someone getting injured or hurt on your property, having and using a grit bin also helps to protect your business. If someone were to injure themselves on your property, you could potentially be liable and have to face a legal claim. But having a grit bin onsite will allow you to keep paths and roads clear so your business and customers are protected.
Public Grit Bins are Often Empty
There are public grit salt bins available for use by anyone, but thanks to the high demand for grit salt when it’s snowy weather, public grit boxes are often found empty. To avoid being disappointed and left without a solution for slippery pavements and roads, invest in a grit bin for your home or business.
How Do You Get a Grit Bin?
Grit bins are extremely easy to purchase and store. It’s a matter of simply ordering a grit bin from a trusted retailer and installing it when it arrives. Plastic grit bins are made of sturdy, long-lasting materials, they can be easily kept outside and accessed easily should you need to use them.
Finding the Best Grit Bin for You
Depending on how much grit you need to store for your organisation, you’ll need different sized plastic grit bins. At Barriers Direct, we stock a wide range of grit bins and grit boxes to suit your needs. Let’s look at the factors to consider when getting a grit bin for your organisation or home.
Size
The size of your grit bin is the most important factor to consider. If your property has a lot of ground that may need to be salted in the event of snow and ice, then you’ll need to opt for a larger bin to ensure that you can store enough grit salt. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a grit bin for domestic use or for use in a smaller area for your business, there are smaller options available too.
Our grit bins come in a variety of sizes to accommodate your needs, from the smaller 30-litre grit box to larger options, including the yellow grit bin, available in many sizes, including:
Our larger options have been manufactured from extremely heavyweight, durable materials that will stand the test of time.
Security
If you want to keep your grit bin safe, you might want to opt for one with a lock on it. Our selection of plastic grit bins includes lockable grit bins that come with heavy-duty padlocks. This is particularly useful for those looking to buy their grit bin for private use.
Style
Most grit bins come in the form of the yellow grit bin that we see so often around our neighbourhoods, but there is a slightly more subtle option available too. Our 60-litre grit boxes come in a variety of colours, including yellow, green and grey, plus our 30-litre model comes in a black hue.
If you’re ready to buy your grit bin, head over to our selection now. If you have any questions or queries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today.
