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Slippery decking
At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously
slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
Slippery decking
"AriesVal" wrote in message
... At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ Yes you need a Ship's Chandler. There are self adhesive pads which you can stick down. We used them during Boat Building on anything from small boats to Fast Ferries. (I wasn't involved in that side, I was the Marine Electrical Design Engineer, but have been thankful for the use when on trials :-)) Or, when the decking is dry, paint/preserve it and whilst it is still wet, scatter sand on it Or, mix the sand in with the paint/preservative. But your first stop is a ship's chandler. Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "AriesVal" wrote in message ... At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ Yes you need a Ship's Chandler. There are self adhesive pads which you can stick down. We used them during Boat Building on anything from small boats to Fast Ferries. (I wasn't involved in that side, I was the Marine Electrical Design Engineer, but have been thankful for the use when on trials :-)) Or, when the decking is dry, paint/preserve it and whilst it is still wet, scatter sand on it Or, mix the sand in with the paint/preservative. But your first stop is a ship's chandler. Mike Here's the sort of thing I mean. http://www.nonslipshop.co.uk/?gclid=...Fcod4QodiiJgnw Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
Slippery decking
"AriesVal" wrote in message ... At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ You've got me going now and 'Swinging the Lamp' :-)) How about this? And with different colours http://www.discountantifoul.com/prem...ULfAodkhQmmQNo doubt others with a bit of boating experience will pop up withsuggestions sooner or ..... later ;-)Mike--...................................Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.................................... |
Slippery decking
On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:04 +0100, AriesVal
wrote: At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? I can think of three options (assuming the problem isn't a build-up of algae which you can pressure-wash off): 1) Cuprinol make a non-slip decking treatment but probably the wrong time of year to apply it; 2) Spread some silver sand across the decking and as you walk on it that will just roughen the surface a bit; 3) Next summer when you treat the decking and while the treatment is still tacky, spread silver sand over it - a cheaper version of option 1. Cheers, Jake ================================================== =========== URGling from the less wet end of Swansea Bay where it's about the same moisture-wise as the more wet end. The cat's web site is at www.pillie.me.uk. |
Slippery decking
"AriesVal" wrote in message
... At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ You've got me going now and 'Swinging the Lamp' :-)) How about this? And with different colours Right cock-up with the last posting :-( http://www.discountantifoul.com/prem...FQULfAodkhQmmQ Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
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On 28/10/2011 16:29, 'Mike' wrote:
wrote in message ... At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ You've got me going now and 'Swinging the Lamp' :-)) How about this? And with different colours Right cock-up with the last posting :-( http://www.discountantifoul.com/prem...FQULfAodkhQmmQ Mike Thanks for those links Mike, sounds just the job :D -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On 28/10/2011 16:24, Jake wrote:
On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:04 +0100, AriesVal wrote: At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? I can think of three options (assuming the problem isn't a build-up of algae which you can pressure-wash off): 1) Cuprinol make a non-slip decking treatment but probably the wrong time of year to apply it; 2) Spread some silver sand across the decking and as you walk on it that will just roughen the surface a bit; 3) Next summer when you treat the decking and while the treatment is still tacky, spread silver sand over it - a cheaper version of option 1. Cheers, Jake Thanks Jake, another good suggestion. Does sound like I need to pressure wash it anyway as this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On Oct 28, 5:46*pm, AriesVal wrote:
On 28/10/2011 16:24, Jake wrote: On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:04 +0100, AriesVal *wrote: At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. *In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. *I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? I can think of three options (assuming the problem isn't a build-up of algae which you can pressure-wash off): 1) Cuprinol make a non-slip decking treatment but probably the wrong time of year to apply it; 2) Spread some silver sand across the decking and as you walk on it that will just roughen the surface a bit; 3) Next summer when you *treat the decking and while the treatment is still tacky, spread silver sand over it - a cheaper version of option 1. Cheers, Jake Thanks Jake, another good suggestion. *Does sound like I need to pressure wash it anyway as this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. *Anonhttp://ariesval.wordpress.com/- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David |
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On 28/10/2011 18:46, Dave Hill wrote:
On Oct 28, 5:46 pm, wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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"AriesVal" wrote in message ... On 28/10/2011 18:46, Dave Hill wrote: On Oct 28, 5:46 pm, wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ and looks 'orrible :-(( Someone will now come up and say they have it and it looks wonderful :-(( Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
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On 28/10/2011 21:01, Sacha wrote:
On 2011-10-28 17:46:58 +0100, AriesVal said: On 28/10/2011 16:24, Jake wrote: On Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:04 +0100, AriesVal wrote: At this time of the year our decking wood becomes treacherously slippery. In fact last year I slipped and fell damaging my right knee which has never recovered. I'm wondering, is there anything I can put on the wood to make it safer to walk on? I can think of three options (assuming the problem isn't a build-up of algae which you can pressure-wash off): 1) Cuprinol make a non-slip decking treatment but probably the wrong time of year to apply it; 2) Spread some silver sand across the decking and as you walk on it that will just roughen the surface a bit; 3) Next summer when you treat the decking and while the treatment is still tacky, spread silver sand over it - a cheaper version of option 1. Cheers, Jake Thanks Jake, another good suggestion. Does sound like I need to pressure wash it anyway as this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. Do you have to keep the decking, Val? Could it be taken up and gravel or even dense bark chippings be put down instead - iow something that will allow rain to drain well? It may save you time, trouble and accident in the longterm. I think so Sacha. It's not actually part or connected to the raised decking area. It was designed and put in by a previous owner and laid higher than the ground underneath which is weed mat covered. Difficult to explain clearly. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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"AriesVal" wrote ...
Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. -- Regards Bob Hobden Posting to this Newsgroup from the W. of London UK |
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On 28/10/2011 23:43, Sacha wrote:
On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. Sacha, does this wire netting have a special name or is it just plain and simple chicken wire type netting ? -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On 28/10/2011 23:44, Sacha wrote:
Do you have to keep the decking, Val? Could it be taken up and gravel or even dense bark chippings be put down instead - iow something that will allow rain to drain well? It may save you time, trouble and accident in the longterm. I think so Sacha. It's not actually part or connected to the raised decking area. It was designed and put in by a previous owner and laid higher than the ground underneath which is weed mat covered. Difficult to explain clearly. Sorry not to follow you clearly but does "I think so" mean you have to keep it or that you could get rid of it? If there's weed suppressing membrane there, that could still be covered with e.g. bark chippings as rain draiins through it. But if it's a height difference problem that may not be so easy for you to overcome. I wasn't clear, sorry. It means we have to keep it. I can't see bark chippings would be any good as it would spread from the area. But thanks for the suggestion. Wire seems a better suggestion but I need to know exactly what type of wire. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On Oct 29, 8:17*am, AriesVal wrote:
On 28/10/2011 23:44, Sacha wrote: Do you have to keep the decking, Val? Could it be taken up and gravel or even dense bark chippings be put down instead - iow something that will allow rain to drain well? It may save you time, trouble and accident in the longterm. I think so Sacha. *It's not actually part or connected to the raised decking area. It was designed and put in by a previous owner and laid higher than the ground underneath which is weed mat covered. Difficult to explain clearly. Sorry not to follow you clearly but does "I think so" mean *you have to keep it or that you could get rid of it? *If there's weed suppressing membrane there, that could still be covered with e.g. bark chippings as rain draiins through it. But if it's a height difference problem that may not be so easy for you to overcome. I wasn't clear, sorry. *It means we have to keep it. *I can't see bark chippings would be any good as it would spread from the area. *But thanks for the suggestion. *Wire seems a better suggestion but I need to know exactly what type of wire. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. *Anonhttp://ariesval.wordpress.com/ As I said earlier I'd use a 3/4 inch mesh which is a smaller mesh than chicken wire. It will give you a better grip. When I said Nail down I actualy meant use staples to fix it (Not the sort from a staple gun) David |
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On 29/10/2011 09:16, Dave Hill wrote:
As I said earlier I'd use a 3/4 inch mesh which is a smaller mesh than chicken wire. It will give you a better grip. When I said Nail down I actualy meant use staples to fix it (Not the sort from a staple gun) David Noted, ta -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On 29/10/2011 10:30, Sacha wrote:
We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. Sacha, does this wire netting have a special name or is it just plain and simple chicken wire type netting ? Just chicken wire, Val. It's wrapped round firmly over the edges of the ramp and secured underneath it. That door is used by all of us and the tea room staff going in and out to the garden constantly. If you use the method, be sure there are no uncaught edges for a toe to slide into! Good point, tx -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:19 +0100, AriesVal
wrote: On 29/10/2011 10:30, Sacha wrote: We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. Sacha, does this wire netting have a special name or is it just plain and simple chicken wire type netting ? Just chicken wire, Val. It's wrapped round firmly over the edges of the ramp and secured underneath it. That door is used by all of us and the tea room staff going in and out to the garden constantly. If you use the method, be sure there are no uncaught edges for a toe to slide into! Good point, tx Some of our local board walks in marshy areas have wire netting nailed over them. It seems to work pretty well and resists the constant tramping of boots. |
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On 29/10/2011 15:21, Sacha wrote:
On 2011-10-29 13:00:19 +0100, AriesVal said: On 29/10/2011 10:30, Sacha wrote: We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. Sacha, does this wire netting have a special name or is it just plain and simple chicken wire type netting ? Just chicken wire, Val. It's wrapped round firmly over the edges of the ramp and secured underneath it. That door is used by all of us and the tea room staff going in and out to the garden constantly. If you use the method, be sure there are no uncaught edges for a toe to slide into! Good point, tx And just to back up the 'how to attach it' advice, I just took a look at our ramp. The wire is wrapped underneath it and fixed on with staples every so often, and yes, they are the kind you hammer in. Right, gotcha :) -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill |
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"Bill Grey" wrote in message ... "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill That is why I recommended the Deck Paint or Deck Adhesive strips, but then I am not thinking 'Commercial and Profit' all the time Mike -- .................................... Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. .................................... |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Slip of the typist I'm afraid - I meant to say decking and it came out as patio :-( Bill |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:35:06 +0100, "Bill Grey"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Slip of the typist I'm afraid - I meant to say decking and it came out as patio :-( Bill Aha! Someone else who never watched "Ground Force" :) Cheers, Jake ================================================== =========== URGling from the less wet end of Swansea Bay where it's about the same moisture-wise as the more wet end. The cat's web site is at www.pillie.me.uk. |
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"Jake" Nospam@invalid wrote in message ... On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:35:06 +0100, "Bill Grey" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Slip of the typist I'm afraid - I meant to say decking and it came out as patio :-( Bill Aha! Someone else who never watched "Ground Force" :) Cheers, Jake Loved it - wished they'd come to me :-) Bill |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:18:08 +0100, "Bill Grey"
wrote: "Jake" Nospam@invalid wrote in message .. . On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:35:06 +0100, "Bill Grey" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Slip of the typist I'm afraid - I meant to say decking and it came out as patio :-( Bill Aha! Someone else who never watched "Ground Force" :) Cheers, Jake Loved it - wished they'd come to me :-) Bill I could never understand the reason for digging up a proper patio and replacing it with decking! OTOH, I enjoyed the weekly installation of the water feature - usually shifted into position without the aid of any support, if you get my drift :) Cheers, Jake ================================================== =========== Just thinking that Dave Hill's theme tune should come from "The Merry Widow" (Lehar). "Dahlia, oh Dahlia ..." The cat's web site is at www.pillie.me.uk. His current theme tune goes "I'm a dead mole; I don't live in a hole ..." (shows age!) |
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On Oct 29, 9:42*pm, Jake Nospam@invalid wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:18:08 +0100, "Bill Grey" wrote: "Jake" Nospam@invalid wrote in message .. . On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:35:06 +0100, "Bill Grey" wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" *wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal *wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! *but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. *Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness.. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Slip of the typist I'm afraid - I meant to say decking and it came out as patio :-( Bill Aha! Someone else who never watched "Ground Force" :) Cheers, Jake Loved it - wished they'd come to me :-) Bill I could never understand the reason for digging up a proper patio and replacing it with decking! OTOH, I enjoyed the weekly installation of the water feature - usually shifted into position without the aid of any support, if you get my drift :) Cheers, Jake ================================================== =========== Just thinking that Dave Hill's theme tune should come from "The Merry Widow" (Lehar). "Dahlia, oh Dahlia ..." The cat's web site is atwww.pillie.me.uk. His current theme tune goes "I'm a dead mole; I don't live in a hole ..." (shows age!)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks fort the thought Jake, but I would think more like "The day that the rains came down" Just 0.75" of rain yesterday, and nothing forecast till late afternoon today. |
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On 29/10/2011 17:22, Bill Grey wrote:
wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio This pathway isn't on a patio tho Bill, just a walkway going to the garage and a storeroom. -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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On 29/10/2011 17:50, Sacha wrote:
On 2011-10-29 17:22:05 +0100, "Bill Grey" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2011-10-28 22:32:04 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said: "AriesVal" wrote ... Dave Hill wrote: AriesVal wrote: this particular part of the decking is on a walkway to the back of our garage so needs something doing to it now. If it's a permanant walk way then you could do what local councils do on wooden decked bridges and nail down 3/4" wire netting. David Oh! but surely wire netting can be slippery too ? Not in my experience, anti-rabbit type wire netting stapled on is used extensively in Parks and Large Gardens and even boardwalks. We have it nailed over the wheelchair ramp that goes into the back door leading to the tea room. Nobody has slipped on it, ever. An excellent way of making wooden walkways slip-proof, but IMO it wouldn'e be very attractive on a patio Bill Indeed not. But that's not where Val wants to use it, thank goodness. Spot on Sacha -- Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are. Anon http://ariesval.wordpress.com/ |
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