Is timber decking slippery when wet?
Timber decking, like other flat surfaces can be slippery when wet – but there are lots of things you can do to reduce the chance of anyone having slipping and hurting themselves. Things to think of include: • Using grooved or ribbed deck boards instead of smooth ones. • Choose wide deck boards and ensure that the gap between individual boards is sufficient to allow water to drain quickly away from the surface of the deck. • Plan your deck carefully – if you place it fully in the shade under trees and bushes, mildew, algae and moss – the surface growths that make all surfaces slippery – will develop more quickly. • Carry out regular cleaning and maintenance (see next question).
