Slippery Decking

Yorkie1

Davesnave wrote: »

I put chicken wire on mine, but have to admit we're a bit rural and primitive around here.:rotfl:

Works well though!

I bought some chicken wire yesterday to put down on my slippery decking, so was pleased to see someone else had had the same idea... :beer:

until I read: :eek:

BAGGY wrote: »

I had a spectacular fall at the weekend after putting the bins out (see, I KNEW it was a blokes job:D). Then we put chicken wire down and I slipped gain and nearly grated my !!!!! off! And no, I had not been on the sauce.

Oh dear!

wallbash wrote: »

Buy a power washer.

I've powerwashed mine once before, but it was quite powerful and left the wood a bit raised in places. I had heard that it could damage the decking so I haven't done it again.

I've tried using Jeyes fluid, I've also tried soap flakes and other detergents, but they haven't really made a significant difference. I'll try the chicken wire but remain cautious under foot!!

chickens11

R6TTJ wrote: »

thanks for all your responses! i think for know i will leave it and be very cautious! when we get a week of good weathr (if ever lol) i will jet wash the decking down and re oil/paint it and just keep ontop of this each year.

think the ol vendors never really looked after the decking as it looks quite filthy, plust thy had a dog running around wet grass etc im sure that never helped.

once again thank everyone.

The vendors may have treated it in the past , but its so high maintenance , i detest the stuff , its over priced , doesnt wear well, slippery , and a haven for rats........ Netting cost a fortune to put over it and doesnt look very nice at all , I really cant see why its popular , id much rather have slabs or crazy paving because at least you can jet it down .....But thats my opinion....

zaax

As its algae growth why not try a weed killer?

Poppie68

I posted this same question last winter... didn't take a blind bit of notice of any suggestions and my poor daughter slipped and broke her elbow.... they are an accident waiting to happen if not well maintained. Husband this year power washed and paintedwith some gritty varnish.. fingers crossed.

wallbash

I've powerwashed mine once before, but it was quite powerful and left the wood a bit raised in places. I had heard that it could damage the decking so I haven't done it again.

You heard wrong !

Love the idea of the chicken wire, imagine falling on that .
How long does 'gritty varnish' last......... comes off after walking over a few times.
Weed killer , very expensive, you need a fair bit, goes nowhere and you need to treat twice a year.
Jet wash or just remove the decking.

lambo28

Try diluting cheap bleach with water in a watering can and pour it over the decking. Then use a hard thistle broom to brush the area. This will make the area less slippery.

Davesnave

wallbash wrote: »

Love the idea of the chicken wire, imagine falling on that .

None of us has, it's been down for some time and we use the decking pathway, frequently, every day of the year.

So yes, I'll have to imagine it.

suki1964

And this is the reason why we ripped the decking out

alanobrien

lambo28 wrote: »

Try diluting cheap bleach with water in a watering can and pour it over the decking. Then use a hard thistle broom to brush the area. This will make the area less slippery.

Exactly what i do every year and it works a treat.
29p for 2 litres of cheap thin bleach at a local supermarket.

Also works to get rid of moss on the driveway......

Hintza

zaax wrote: »

As its algae growth why not try a weed killer?

Bleach is cheaper.

Edit:- That will teach me to read the whole thread before replying!