22-03-2012, 11:33 AM
Hi,
Thanks Gary. It rained heavily on the new decking sealer a few days ago and I was pleased to see the rain sitting beaded on the sealer without penetrating the timber.
Regarding it's anti-slip qualities I'm unable to comment other than to add that slipping has never been a problem due to the boards being rough sawn; obviously in winter when frost and ice is around anything becomes dangerous underfoot. Pressure washing has also roughened the surface more whilst removing all the moss and dirt etc.
I think products sold as deck preservatives must be tested to stringent safety standards anyway given the H&S laws these days. Previously I've used preservatives that were water based whereas this Wickes preservative is spirit based meaning brushes have to be cleaned in white spirit.
Kind regards, Col.
Thanks Gary. It rained heavily on the new decking sealer a few days ago and I was pleased to see the rain sitting beaded on the sealer without penetrating the timber.
Regarding it's anti-slip qualities I'm unable to comment other than to add that slipping has never been a problem due to the boards being rough sawn; obviously in winter when frost and ice is around anything becomes dangerous underfoot. Pressure washing has also roughened the surface more whilst removing all the moss and dirt etc.
I think products sold as deck preservatives must be tested to stringent safety standards anyway given the H&S laws these days. Previously I've used preservatives that were water based whereas this Wickes preservative is spirit based meaning brushes have to be cleaned in white spirit.
Kind regards, Col.
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