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I’ve just put in timber decking but smooth side up. By all accounts the slip is from crud/algae build up and a smooth surface is easier to clean and has more surface area to grip. I went out on it in the rain the other day and if anything it was more grippy than in the dry!
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We have gone for Composite, put it down in Nov, so have used it in rain and frost, and it has definitely been good in terms of non slip. We also went for it as it will last a lot longer than wood, and takes a lot less upkeep as well. It is more expensive than wood, but the price has come down loads in the last couple of years, and for 10sqm you should be able to get something for a decent price. If you do go down composite your have to think about what you make your sub frame out of, as you don’t want that rotting out before the decking boards, so we built ours out of oak.
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Hardwood decking such as Ipe is expensive but will last three or four times as long, and even the smooth stuff has great grip in the wet. I fitted mine three years ago and have been very pleased with it.
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Any thoughts on decking? Looking to sort out approx 10m2 at the back on the garden, wondering whether composite is worth it over normal timber? Ideally need it to be anti slip, and anti slip wood decking is almost as expensive as composite?