The things you probably don’t know about Decking…

The myth about Decking ridges

In decking construction there is one question that is sure to ignite passionate argument: Should decking ridges face up or down?

There are debates that just won’t end.
 

Decking timber usually has ridges that run along the length of the board. Also called “grooves” or “reeds”. These ridges on the board may face up to provide functionality and aesthetics. Or they may be installed facing down, the orientation recommended by manufacturers as the correct way to install them.

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The use of GRP Flooring is growing

grp interlocking floor

Most commercial and industrial flooring access is time-consuming to put together, whether it is straight to the subfloor or a raised elevated structural floor project, either way, it’s usually quite labour intensive.

In the commercial and industrial sectors, specifiers and developers are still using traditional flooring material such as metal, wood or concrete, but it’s heavy, and the cost of transporting and lifting these materials are high.

It also has to be cut in-situ, trimmed, drilled, screwed, bolted, riveted for applications such as for mezzanine floors, gantries, platforms, walkways, and pedestrian bridge decks – not to mention the sweat and effort through the hard work of fitting and installing.

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April Showers could mean slips, trips & falls

Oscar Wilde said the conversation about it was the last refuge of the unimaginative, while Bill Bryson noted that it’s most striking characteristic is that there isn’t much of it. The weather – and the British obsession with talking about it – has been puzzling outsiders for decades.

Rainy weather means slippery surfaces, but this doesn’t just come with the month of April, it could be each and every month these days in the UK, but the question is, how seriously do we take the potential of slip accidents?

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We love our Surface Mounted Corduroy Tactiles

The purpose of a corduroy surface is to warn visually impaired people of the presence of specific hazards such as; steps, level crossings or the approach to on-street light rapid transit (LRT) platforms.

It is also used where a footway joins a shared route. It conveys the message of ‘hazard, proceed with caution’.

At GripClad, we understand what a company might need to maintain compliance with the Equality Act 2010. We have worked with a number of companies ensuring that their premises are both safe and compliant, and these Surface Mounted Corduroy Tactiles help us to help you do just that!

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Why use Pultruded composites?

We have many customers in the construction industry who come to us looking for alternatives for things like their bridge or walkway structures. They are often looking for an alternative to wood, so it doesn’t rot, or something that is robust like metal, but won’t rust.

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How to Fix Slippery Wooden Steps

Wooden steps are an aesthetically pleasing addition to buildings both inside and out. However, in an instant, wood can become a dangerous slipping hazard. Particularly when smooth and/or wet. Inside, non-tactile shoes and smooth wood surfaces are a risky combination. And for external steps, rain, algae and ice can make them particularly treacherous, especially when people haven’t prepared themselves for it.

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