Preventing & Treating A Slippery Deck

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This means they are extremely safe to walk on in the wet. The moulded construction means they don’t splinter; so overall they are much safer especially for the elderly and families with young children. Everybody knows color fades in the sun, but composite decking companies seem to be oblivious to what their products are really capable of. Some composite decking has faded so quickly in just a couple of seasons that replacements boards stand out like a sore thumb. Just like the mold, this issue is unpredictable and hard to understand which decking will have problems and which will not.

Let me know how you liked working with it and make sure to check out the TimberTech website to see all their products. TimberTech has engineered certain formulations of their composite decking products to minimize heat build-up, so they’re cooler under your feet. If you are building a deck that will be in direct sunlight all day you may want to choose a lighter composite finish so that it won’t absorb as much of the sun’s heat. Composite decking does not typically get hotter than pressure treated wood. On a hot summer day with the sun beating down, nearly any surface will get hot however composite decking is more UV resistant and helps resist fading from the sun’s rays. Traditional wood decks have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. Because composite decking is weather, insect, and rot resistant, it will last longer.

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• There are pros and cons to both materials and plenty of options to choose from at the home improvement store.
• In this article we’ll take look at composite decking vs. wood to help you save time and money and make the best decision.
• Whether you plan to DIY the deck yourself or hire a professional, it’s important to do your research before investing in any type of composite or wood products for your project.
• In 2014, we noticed a change to the Trex decking installation instructions.

Unfortunately no decking is maintenance free - whether it’s made from solid timber, plastic, steel or mixed materials. Any surface will develop unwanted grime if it’s exposed to moisture. Decking can get especially slippery in damp environments.

What To Look For When Buying A Slip Resistant Composite Decking?

This is both true and false, depending on the decking. Traditional timber and composite decking are notoriously slippery when it’s wet underfoot. This is especially true if algae and grime has built up. Fitted with aggregate or rubber inserts, non slip timber decking stays safe all year round, even when in wet or icy weather. The downside is that plastic lumber doesn't look much like wood. And some products, particularly the hollow ones, make a noisy clatter when walked on. "It's just too 'plastic-y' for many people," says Marc Richmond, project manager for the Green Builder program in Austin, Texas.

What Is The Difference Between Composite And Pvc Decking?

SlipDoctors’ Floor Grip is an effective roll-on anti-slip coating ideal for slippery composite decking surfaces. This clear, water-based urethane sealer was designed for creating an anti-slip coating on vinyl, vinyl composition tile , interior wood, cork, laminate, linoleum surfaces, and more. Floor Grip will increase traction dramatically and is a great solution for human feet and dog paws to prevent slipping.

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Some of the manufactured products include high-performance composite decking, PVC decking, and wood/plastic early generation decking. Today Trex offers the industry’s widest array of high-performance composite products, available in more than 29 countries around the world. Synthetic wood continues to grow in popularity, especially for use on backyard decks and other outdoor structures. Also known as composite lumber or synthetic decking, synthetic wood is typically made of wood shavings that are bound together by a glue and pressure, much like pressed wood.

The 2012 Trex recommendation of painting first-generation Trex decks with enamel paint with grit additive makes sense to us. However, if you want a longer-lasting, more resilient traction paint, we recommend the Slip Doctor product line of epoxy grit pain. Composite decking is an environmentally friendly lumber alternative that combines plastic and wood fiber. If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. Our previous deck, installed around 2005, was warrantied as part of the class action because it literally fell apart. Our new deck is horribly slippery, even when it's not wet. I'm constantly afraid of falling and am very concerned about how bad it will get once it starts snowing.