Alternative planks for decking

[rjbell]

I do not really like the branded 'decking timber' you find in the big sheds with the grooves in. Can i use plain timbers? My mother has the grooved stuff and its slippery as anything so if the grooves are there they are not doing much. Would should i look for that will last externally kiln dried or something? I'm paining to stain it a grey anyway.

 

[wrathkeg]

you can use timber without grooves. a lot of decking timber has a grooved side and a smooth side to give you that option.

but if you find grooved decking slippery, be prepared for some real fun on un-grooved.

the paving expert site has some pages on decking

 

[maltaron]

I used 25mm x 150mm sawn treated softwood boards and found these much less slippery.

 

[r896neo]

ironically the smooth is less slippy because its the dirt and algae that makes decking slippy and the smooth is much much easier to keep clean.

 

[pinenot]

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• pinenot
• 18 Jan 2014
• 1

I'm saying nothing...pinenot

 

[RogerMellie]

I used 25mm x 150mm sawn treated softwood boards and found these much less slippery.

I used the same stuff for my deck, ran a router with a bearing guided radius bit along each edge to take the corners off, as I prefer the look and I think it helps prevent the edges splintering. Very economical to buy from a local farmers suppliers in 4m lengths. Installed about 7 years ago and still in good condition, treat about once a year with Algon to keep it clean, no scrubbing or pressure washing required.