[mick hay]

Since my little accident on decking, been wondering if there would be any call for a "non slip decking treatment".

Do any of the pressure washing guys offer this?  I think that could be a goer!!!   

[JSMC]

have saw something on one of my custy shouse they have on theirs. Not exactly sur ewhat it is but they have it on the steps. it's looks like some type of plastic strips which are rough textured. Also know people to put some wire mesh ov rit but creates bigge rproblems when frosy

[JSMC]

if using ladder get a damp cloth down on decking and plac eladder on top. Got this tip on here last year ideal

[gerard mcmanus]

always use tow ladder mats on decking to get extra grip, I hope your accident wasn't too bad.

[Gleaming windows]

Dont put ladders on decking, it doesnt get any simpler mate.


I in now way mean to be critiscising or nit-picking, but if you use a ladder on decking and the ladder slips (which it WILL, sooner rather than later most likely) and you fall off, paralysing yourself your insurance company wont wear it when you say

'Well, JSMC said it WOULD be okay to put some damp cloths down guv..........!'

[gerard mcmanus]

I have used ladders on marble, decking, and stone chippings with ladder mats and have had no problem but I don't like the wet cloth idea, that sounds iffy, but then again I haven't tried it so..

[GWCS]

I dont even wfp on decking.. the number of times ive slipped over walking across some of my custies decking is not funny

ladders on decking..fat chance!

[firstglass]

I use a Ladda Limpet and have had absolutely no problems whatsever on wet/mossy decking.

The best sixty i ever spent on my business.

By far.........

[Jonathan Spencer]

Badly sprained my ankle on monday as the ladders slipped.  Thank god I was not that high up.

[dean123]

shoes and trainers are lethal on decking in the wet

find it not as bad in the saftey boots i ware

[dazmond]

just put a cloth down?ur jokin arent u? :ouse a TRAD or WFPOLE.DRY DECKING MAYBE LADDERSTOPPER OR LIMPITS.DONT RISK IT FOOLS :

[leapstallbuildings]

A damp scrim does work just fine though I wouldn't vouch for it if there is ice about.
I carry pieces of rubber matting in the van to lay over the hose piece that links the van with the reel.  I just lay one of those on the decking and put the ladder on that.  As I use WFP I have only a couple of jobs where I do this to get onto flat roofs.

[jonnyald]

i carry a soft  rubber bath mat   to use on decking ,and place ladder as near vertical as safe to do  plus jam the ladder hard under the sill edge .

[Mike #1]

decking is nighmare when wet i wont put ladder on decking if not 100% i will tell custy decking is not safe same as paving not my problem , sky will not fit dish if it needs to be above decking ,

[mick hay]

What i was asking was

 "does anyone especially the pressure washing guys, offer a treatment that makes the decking non slip"

Just think its a sevice thats needed!!!

[GWCS]

What i was asking was

 "does anyone especially the pressure washing guys, offer a treatment that makes the decking non slip"

Just think its a sevice thats needed!!!

No its not summin I offer.. It doesn;t last very long anyway - its will soon go green once treated.

You really need wire over the wood to help prevent slip.