"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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Brian Watson wrote:
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I have it in mind to lay them on top of a tannalised wood framework
which has been topped off with a metal mesh so as to get water away
as quickly as possible.

Whether that will be enough remains to be seen, as does how they
and
their adhesive stand up to sunlight, as you say.

What about their water-retention, though? If I understand the things
correctly, they're on a waterproof backing.

Thanks (I've not bought 'em yet). I may have to drill a few holes!

But I hope you'll let us know the results: an interesting experiment.

Thanks again. I came to it by having a place in the garden where carpet
tiles would seem to be a good solution except for it being an
apparently-daft idea that I'd never heard anyone trying before!

Having discovered that sand in varnish makes a good non-slip treatment for
decking I thought I'd try this oddball idea and see if THAT works.
--
Brian