Compare material cost for the same melting capacity: E&B’s 23.3% salt brine versus spreading rock salt.
We convert your treatment area to acres, then compare typical rock-salt and brine application rates for that same area.
Worked example (defaults): 1 acre uses 1,000 lbs (0.5 ton) of rock salt → $75 at $150/ton, versus 100 gal of brine → $45. Over 20 storms that is $1,500 for salt vs $900 for brine—about $600 (40%) saved. Two acres doubles those amounts. Buy brine storm by storm from our buy salt brine in Metro Detroit page; do not plan on storing a full season’s volume.
| Assumption | Default used here |
|---|---|
| Rock salt used | 1,000 lbs per acre per storm |
| Brine used | 100 gal per acre per storm |
| Rock salt price | $150 per ton |
| E&B brine (pickup) | $0.45 per gallon |
Rates vary by pavement temperature, storm type, traffic, and equipment. Use Advanced rates to change lbs of salt or gallons of brine per acre.
Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only. They do not include labor, equipment, delivery fees, taxes, or site-specific conditions. Brine is typically purchased as needed; storage limits vary by customer.