A beautiful and sustainable patio, wonderfull. But will it get slippery?
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A beautiful and sustainable patio, wonderfull. But will it get slippery?
Alright, you’ve reached the point where you feel your garden deserves a practical patio, so you can soon enjoy the beautiful weather (which we all hope for). But then comes the question: which material should you choose so it doesn’t get dirty and slippery?
There are several factors you need to take into account. What budget do I have available? What appearance should my patio have? Should I have it installed by a contractor or turn it into a do-it-yourself project? You also have certain expectations for your new patio.
One of the most common questions is this: will the patio be slippery? Because you not only want an affordable, practical, and sustainable decking, but it also needs to be safe.
Moss and algae.
To understand which materials become slippery and which ones are less slippery, it’s important to first understand how slipperiness occurs.
Of course, good drainage is essential. You ensure that as little water as possible remains after a rain shower by providing sufficient slope. But even on non-rainy days, your patio can be slippery. The issue of slippery decking is often related to the growth of algae and moss. The key is to prevent this from happening. You keep the surface clean by regularly cleaning it and removing algae and moss. If you choose wood or concrete, it’s important to consider that these porous materials retain water, making moss growth almost inevitable.
How about recycled plastic?
If you opt for boards made of composite wood , a mixture of wood and plastic, the water absorption is somewhat limited. Decking boards that are entirely made of recycled plastic, due to their closed structure, do not retain moisture and prevents moss from adhering. Govaplast’s decking boards made of recycled plastics have a very textured material that is inherently highly slip-resistant, regardless of the weather. That’s why they are used for patios, as well as for docks, boardwalks and around pools. The water that remains on the decking boards simply evaporates, leaving the board dry.
