Decking help

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Copper Dragon, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. Copper Dragon

    Copper Dragon New Member

    Could someone advise on what would be best to help. I have a large decked garden yearly I jet it all down no problems. This year I am planning on oiling, but I have a problem area.

    Its fine in the summer but come Autumn and its a ice rink, is there a oil with a character to prevent slipping over?
     
  2. HOTDOG ø

    HOTDOG ø Active Member

    Chicken Wire Loz.

    That is why decking which came from warmer climates is a bad idea in our cold soggy little country.
     
  3. Copper Dragon

    Copper Dragon New Member

    Really over the top like a temp frame?
     
  4. alwaysworking

    alwaysworking New Member

    I have the same problem, I was thinking of applying some type of anti slip paint, or might try and add some sand to the preservative and seeing whether it sticks when dry...

    I have no idea whether this would hold up on the treated wood, but worth a try.

    AW
     
  5. joinerjohn

    joinerjohn New Member

    Either chicken wire or 2 gallon of petrol during the summer. Pour over offending decking liberally, light match, drop onto said decking. Stand back whilst warming hands,,,,,, Sorted
     
  6. Copper Dragon

    Copper Dragon New Member

    Thanks John, wish I had that area paved now sick to death of falling over!
     
  7. Joelp1

    Joelp1 New Member

    it really is leathal stuff when wet, i went flying at work. Shoulda sued the *

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  8. G Brown

    G Brown New Member

    Decking is a naff hangover from the Garden Force days. Not a good idea in British gardens.
     
  9. vote CONSERVATIVE

    vote CONSERVATIVE New Member

    True. Its over rated and over done by quick make over TV programs. No longevity with it.
     
  10. !!

    !! Active Member

    scrub the deck, ideally jet wash and apply a anti slip coating, best way to fit it is smooth side up as it allows proper drainage the grooves just hold mud water etc which make it like a ice rink.

    But you do relly still need to clean it weekly
     
  11. joinerjohn

    joinerjohn New Member

    "But you do really still need to clean it weekly "




    yep, the really low maintenance garden then :)
     
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  14. Alex barbier

    Alex barbier New Member

  15. Wills Carlet

    Wills Carlet New Member

    I was also having this same problem, People generally face this same problem who try try for decking came from summer areas. than I looked for suggestions from kitelandscapes and it makes my garden very attractive, not even it solved my problem but suggest me many new things about garden that i don't know ever.
     
  16. mr moose

    mr moose Screwfix Select

    I love decking, as long as its not in my own garden:D.
     
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