Improving safety and sustainability with non-slip timber decking
Because of the dual purpose of the project, Playscheme had to plan ahead to ensure that it would be suitable for heavy, sustained use by children playing in the treehouse and surrounding communal planting space. The combination of potentially damp terrain and the walkway leading up to the treehouse was understandably a key area of consideration even in the conceptual stages. Consequently, Playscheme rightly decided to install anti-slip decking across the walkway, the stairs up into the treehouse, and in the treehouse’s internal space to ensure the space would be safe and sustainable for children in the community to enjoy to the fullest.
Marley’s CitiDeck® anti-slip timber deck boards were selected by Playscheme for the entirety of the decking, with a combination of contributing factors being highlighted by the developer. Key elements included the use of Marley’s leading anti-slip profile, the beautiful aesthetics of the timber itself, as well as the longevity of the product.
Marley CitiDeck® is widely renowned for its smooth inclusive profile and two anti-slip inserts, which are a slightly less abrasive aggregate, whilst still exceeding the HSE’s minimum requirement, providing a safe, non-slip surface. Treated to achieve a 30-year service life, CitiDeck®’s above-average lifespan is an important benefit in driving down the costs of associated maintenance and refurbishment – thanks to the smooth surface being much easier to maintain and keep clean.
In addition, the timber is an aesthetically pleasing material that can be left to weather naturally over time, blending in with its surroundings. All of Marley’s anti-slip decking is sourced sustainably with full PEFC accreditation, enhancing the environmental credentials of the project.
Because of the dual purpose of the project, Playscheme had to plan ahead to ensure that it would be suitable for heavy, sustained use by children playing in the treehouse and surrounding communal planting space. The combination of potentially damp terrain and the walkway leading up to the treehouse was understandably a key area of consideration even in the conceptual stages. Consequently, Playscheme rightly decided to install anti-slip decking across the walkway, the stairs up into the treehouse, and in the treehouse’s internal space to ensure the space would be safe and sustainable for children in the community to enjoy to the fullest.
Marley’s CitiDeck® anti-slip timber deck boards were selected by Playscheme for the entirety of the decking, with a combination of contributing factors being highlighted by the developer. Key elements included the use of Marley’s leading anti-slip profile, the beautiful aesthetics of the timber itself, as well as the longevity of the product.
Marley CitiDeck® is widely renowned for its smooth inclusive profile and two anti-slip inserts, which are a slightly less abrasive aggregate, whilst still exceeding the HSE’s minimum requirement, providing a safe, non-slip surface. Treated to achieve a 30-year service life, CitiDeck®’s above-average lifespan is an important benefit in driving down the costs of associated maintenance and refurbishment – thanks to the smooth surface being much easier to maintain and keep clean.
In addition, the timber is an aesthetically pleasing material that can be left to weather naturally over time, blending in with its surroundings. All of Marley’s anti-slip decking is sourced sustainably with full PEFC accreditation, enhancing the environmental credentials of the project.
