Try Good old yacht varnish. Its weather proof (If multicoated) and virtually
non slip "n" wrote in message ... Hello all, Im hoping this isnt to left field for this group so here goes. I help out at a local childrens nursery and they have a nice decking out the back. Only problem is when it rains (and it has been known to do that in glasgow) it gets very slippy. This usually means the decking be out of commission for 3/4 of the year up here. Could anybody suggest a good treatment for the wood as im sure that this must be an issu for anybody that has ever put down decking in the UK. Thanking in advance from me an 40 hyperactive anklebiters |
"asiggy" wrote in message ... Try Good old yacht varnish. Its weather proof (If multicoated) and virtually non slip Banging! Never even thought of that :-) Ta tihnman |
"asiggy" wrote in message ... Try Good old yacht varnish. Its weather proof (If multicoated) and virtually non slip Stirring sand into ordinary decking treatment worked for me. -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" |
" Stirring sand into ordinary decking treatment worked for me. -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" the only problem with this is its for kids decking and needs to be OK if they do fall. I get the idea that laying down sandpaper might hurt...;-) tihnman |
Depending on the area, why not cover it with the 'waterproof' type carpet of
synthetic lawn. Years ago when Cyril Lord was making very cheap carpets, he produced a 'carpet' called "Cyril Lawn". Someone else has suggested sand in with the paint and another raised the question of it being 'sandpaper'. I would look into a synthetic surface. There is a surface made of old tyres, but I believe it to be a compound to be mixed like concrete and laid, and rather expensive. Found under children's play areas as supplied by councils and fitted at Motorway Service areas Few ideas :-)) Mike |
"tihnman" wrote in message ... " Stirring sand into ordinary decking treatment worked for me. -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" the only problem with this is its for kids decking and needs to be OK if they do fall. I get the idea that laying down sandpaper might hurt...;-) If they fall over on wood (treated or otherwise) it may well hurt - regard it as a life lesson. -- Brian |
"Mike" wrote in message ... Depending on the area, why not cover it with the 'waterproof' type carpet of synthetic lawn. Years ago when Cyril Lord was making very cheap carpets, he produced a 'carpet' called "Cyril Lawn". Next year I will be using some carpet tiles for an area in the garden. If you can wait, I'll report back here on how I get on. :-)) -- Brian |
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I help out at a local childrens nursery and they have a nice decking out the back. Only problem is when it rains (and it has been known to do that in glasgow) it gets very slippy. This usually means the decking be out of Prep the decking properly, prime it them apply deck paint designed for commercial fishing-boats (which get really slippery). The yacht paint you may be offered isn't good enough as it will clog with algae unless it gets frequent doses of salt water. Hth, Cheerio, -- |
"tihnman" wrote in message ... " Stirring sand into ordinary decking treatment worked for me. -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" the only problem with this is its for kids decking and needs to be OK if they do fall. I get the idea that laying down sandpaper might hurt...;-) If they don't ever fall on the pavement and graze their skins, they ought to. My parents referred to it as the shaving off of the unskilled flesh. Franz |
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Hello all, Im hoping this isnt to left field for this group so here goes. I help out at a local childrens nursery and they have a nice decking out the back. Only problem is when it rains (and it has been known to do that in glasgow) it gets very slippy. That is the purpose of decking. It makes a lot more sense in hot dry climates. This usually means the decking be out of commission for 3/4 of the year up here. Could anybody suggest a good treatment for the wood as im sure that this must be an issu for anybody that has ever put down decking in the UK. Bonfire night is 5th November. Thanking in advance from me an 40 hyperactive anklebiters Regards, -- Martin Brown |
There is a surface made of old tyres, but I believe it to be a compound to
be mixed like concrete and laid, and rather expensive. Found under children's play areas as supplied by councils and fitted at Motorway Service areas This seems exactly what im after, I dont suppose anyone has any idea where i could get some/ contract someone to do this? Hopefully all work will be covered by a grant so not too worried about the price. |
"tihnman" wrote in message ... There is a surface made of old tyres, but I believe it to be a compound to be mixed like concrete and laid, and rather expensive. Found under children's play areas as supplied by councils and fitted at Motorway Service areas This seems exactly what im after, I dont suppose anyone has any idea where i could get some/ contract someone to do this? Hopefully all work will be covered by a grant so not too worried about the price. This ghastly laid out site has info on tyre granules : http://www.tyrerecyclingsuccess.com/ See also http://www.absolutely-safe-surfaces.co.uk/ http://www.smrnet.co.uk/ukrubbermats/ Jenny |
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"tihnman" wrote in message ... There is a surface made of old tyres, but I believe it to be a compound to be mixed like concrete and laid, and rather expensive. Found under children's play areas as supplied by councils and fitted at Motorway Service areas This seems exactly what im after, I dont suppose anyone has any idea where i could get some/ contract someone to do this? Hopefully all work will be covered by a grant so not too worried about the price. Why are you not worried about the price if the work is covered by a grant? Franz |
"Martin Brown" wrote in message ... In message , n writes Hello all, Im hoping this isnt to left field for this group so here goes. I help out at a local childrens nursery and they have a nice decking out the back. Only problem is when it rains (and it has been known to do that in glasgow) it gets very slippy. That is the purpose of decking. It makes a lot more sense in hot dry climates. This usually means the decking be out of commission for 3/4 of the year up here. Could anybody suggest a good treatment for the wood as im sure that this must be an issu for anybody that has ever put down decking in the UK. Bonfire night is 5th November. Thanking in advance from me an 40 hyperactive anklebiters Regards, -- Martin Brown I knew it - just knew it....seems there never can be a thread on decking without someone saying it's better on a bonfire than in the garden |
Brian Watson wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message ... Depending on the area, why not cover it with the 'waterproof' type carpet of synthetic lawn. Years ago when Cyril Lord was making very cheap carpets, he produced a 'carpet' called "Cyril Lawn". Next year I will be using some carpet tiles for an area in the garden. If you can wait, I'll report back here on how I get on. You're not a betting man, by any chance? If you're in the British Isles, five quid says they'll be so green and slimy (or maybe black and slimy; or maybe both) inside a year that you'll want to throw them away. Not sure how long they'll resist sunlight, or whether they'll curl up, so no bet offered on those issues. Mike (always looking on the bright side). |
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message ... Brian Watson wrote: Next year I will be using some carpet tiles for an area in the garden. If you can wait, I'll report back here on how I get on. You're not a betting man, by any chance? If you're in the British Isles, five quid says they'll be so green and slimy (or maybe black and slimy; or maybe both) inside a year that you'll want to throw them away. Not sure how long they'll resist sunlight, or whether they'll curl up, so no bet offered on those issues. I'd take the bet but I think the result will probably fall somewhere between "good idea, what a surprise" and the two outcomes you suggest, so judging who's won would be impossible. Carpet tiles themselves are pretty inert, which is why they work pretty well in kitchens, though I realise they may make an ideal breeding medium for all sorts of first-footers from the primordial soup if allowed to lie damp for any extended period. Just figure it is worth a try with nothing lost, apart from a few quid, if it does turn out to be a disaster. 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. -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" |
Brian Watson wrote:
[...] 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. But I hope you'll let us know the results: an interesting experiment. Mike. |
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message ... Brian Watson wrote: [...] 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 |
"Brian Watson" wrote in message ... "Mike Lyle" wrote in message ... Brian Watson wrote: [...] 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. what about the artificial grass surfaces you can get? Like carpet but with a grassy look (to a fashion) and texture, perhaps a very short type of that. Meant for outdoors use, & could be pressure washed. No idea where to buy it but I know it comes in fairly wide rolls. -- Tumbleweed Remove my socks for email address |
"Tumbleweed" wrote in message .. . "Brian Watson" wrote in message ... 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. what about the artificial grass surfaces you can get? Like carpet but with a grassy look (to a fashion) and texture, perhaps a very short type of that. Meant for outdoors use, & could be pressure washed. No idea where to buy it but I know it comes in fairly wide rolls. Ah, but someone's already done that... :-)) -- Brian Henry Fielding: "All Nature wears one universal grin" |
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