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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s true that you get the most use out of your decking in the summer months \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect it this winter. Far from it! We\u2019ve recently filled you in on the best ways to prevent mildew from becoming a serious problem for your decking, but there\u2019s another excellent reason for maintaining your decking over winter, too: safety! Decking that\u2019s left to fend for itself in the heavy weather can quickly become not only discoloured, but downright dangerous. So then, how do you stop it?<\/p>\n
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Ice is a pretty obvious culprit for slips and falls in winter, and decking made wet by rain can be a similarly tricky customer. But though it\u2019s not unheard of, on a day-to-day basis it\u2019s not really ice that we have to worry about. It\u2019s not even the moisture itself \u2013 most of the time, the most dangerous and slippery part is the algae and mould that forms on your decking\u2019s surface in these sorts of conditions. Thankfully, it\u2019s reasonably easy to sort out; just keep your decking clear of leaves and debris, which can rot and devolve into the perfect breeding grounds for algae.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s always a good plan to treat your decking before the coldest (and possibly iciest) weather hits \u2013 but you\u2019ve still got time! An anti-slip wood coating painted directly onto your decking can prevent water from penetrating the wood. This not only makes cleaning your decking much easier in the winter, but can even prolong its overall lifespan, too.<\/p>\n
You may find that it\u2019s next to impossible to avoid crossing your decking during the winter, especially if it bridges the gap between your house and your garden. We\u2019ve got just the thing for that here at Savoy Timber \u2013 our anti-slip strips are specifically designed with a gritted surface that provides extra traction for you when moving across your decking, minimising the risk of slips and falls. Like all of our products here at Savoy Timber, they stick to that mantra of DIY Made Easy. They\u2019re simple to fit \u2013 all you have to do is screw them into place for a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing non-slip solution.<\/p>\n
If any of your decking boards are rotten, broken or otherwise need replacement, we also stock an anti-slip decking board. One of the newest products within our range here at Savoy Timber, it\u2019s well suited to areas like steps, or particularly high-traffic areas which might see people moving through it relatively often. Don\u2019t worry about aesthetics \u2013 you can rely on it to look just as high-quality as any other decking boards amongst our range!<\/p>\n
Maintaining decking over the Christmas and winter can sometimes seem like a bit of a chore, but trust us \u2013 when the sunny weather comes around again, it\u2019s well worth the effort. If you need any further advice, or you\u2019d like to see some anti-slip products in person yourself, don\u2019t hesitate to pop into any one of our stores in Blackburn, Preston or Wigan, where one of our friendly members of staff will be only too happy to help.<\/p>\n