Anti-Slip Decking Strips / Step Strips - Yellow

Why buy Safe Tread Anti-slip decking / step strips?

• Rated extremely low potential for slip
• Tested anti-slip to BS7976.2
• Quick and easy to install
• Indoor or outdoor use
• Option for un-drilled or pre-drilled for easy fixing
• FREE Screws included
• FREE cut to size service
• Hardwearing and durable GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic - lasts for years
• Corrosion resistant
• Fungus resistant
• Impact resistant
• Low profile
• Light weight
• Non-metallic
• Ideal for commercial or domestic use
• For decking or steps

Benefits

• Helps create a safer environment
• Can be applied to nearly any substrate
• Areas can be used immediately after installation

Life Expectancy

Design life of 10+ years, subject to traffic analysis.

The life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives.Factors such as shoe type and material, weight of individual, non pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the natural wear and tear of the decking strip.

10 Year Guarantee

Safe Tread anti-slip decking strips come with a 10 Year Manufacturers Guarantee. Should any manufacturing defects occur within 10 years of purchase, we’ll replace free of charge.

Where can non-slip GRP Decking Strips / Step Strips be used?

Grip strips are suitable for Steps, stairs, wooden decking, walkways, marinas, jetties, pontoons, slipways, bridges, access ramps, platforms, balconies, gangways, boat decks, piers, caravan access ramps, tidal ramps, lock gates, fishing platforms, verandas, terraces, boardwalks, garden decking, platforms, steps and disabled access ramps.

Who do we manufacture non-slip GRP Decking Strips / Step Strips for?

Sui Generis produce a selection of Anti-Slip stair and floor products for industrial, commercial or home use. We supply across the UK for Marinas, Landscaping Architects, Local Authorities, Councils, Professional Landscapers, Landscape Industries, Garden Designers, Urban Designers, Interior Designers, Town Planners, Schools, Colleges, Housing Associations, Residential Market, Statutory Bodies eg: English Heritage, National Trust, Leisure Organizations, Sports Grounds, Leisure Centres and Parks.

View our main website for more on Anti-Slip Stair Decking Strips.

Technical Specification

GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips are designed to provide slip resistance to existing wooden decking, walkways and steps.

Product Properties

Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips are manufactured from high quality GRP incorporating a quartz grit anti slip-surface.

Slip Resistancy Test Results - Pendulum Test

Safe Tread anti-slip decking strips achieved the highest classification available of extremely low slip risk when subjected to the Pendulum test method. This method is the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) preferred method for assessing floor slipperiness in both dry and water wet conditions.

Slip risk classification - RZ microroughness values

The roughness of floor surface materials has been shown by HSL Scientists to be a useful indicator of their slipperiness in wet conditions; the conditions in which the majority of slips occur. Specifically, the 'Rz Surface Microroughness' has been shown to be a reliable indicator of slipperiness.

Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips level of roughness exceeded the range of the surface roughness transducer on testing. Indicating that their measurement would be at least 100 and therefore a low slip risk.

View our main website for Slip Resistance Test Results

Pre-drilled holes option

Pre-drilled holes will be drilled central to the width of the decking strip. Holes are drilled 50mm in from each end, remaining holes spaced with a maximum of 250mm between them:

Black RAL 9004		Yellow RAL 1003		Buff RAL 1001		Brown RAL 8028		Blue RAL 5015
Red RAL 3001		Green RAL 6001		Light Grey RAL 7035		Mid Grey RAL 7004		Dark Grey RAL 7016

Please note, the colours shown should be used as a guide only due to varying degrees in monitor colour management.

Installation Guide

Standard PPE

Depending on the installation method being used it's recommended that the following standard PPE is worn, further protective measures may be necessary depending on the installation environment.

Cutting & Mechanical Fixing

• Eye Goggles / Spectacles
• Protective Gloves

All of these items are available from Sui Generis.

Cutting (where required)

Our Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips can be easily cut to size or shape using a hack-saw, a jig saw (with a tile blade) or orbital cutting equipment with either a stone or diamond blade. Cutting should be carried out externally or where there is dust extraction /suitable ventilation and as a minimum the PPE stated above should be worn.

Care should be taken to select a safe area for cutting and ensure the safety of others. A suitable bench should be used. It is best to cut the Decking Strips face side up. Standard marking and cutting procedures should be employed.

Preparation

It is advisable to first sweep clean the wood substrate and ensure any containment such as mildew or algae is removed. Our decking strips are intended for use on sound wooden substrates and should not be used on damaged or rotten wood which may result in mechanical fixing failure.

Mechanical fixing

When supplied pre-drilled our Safe Tread Anti-Slip Decking Strips will already have holes drilled as per fixing point 1 below. No need to countersink. The pre-drilled holes will allow our screws to self countersink provided a good fixing is achieved.

1. Fixing is generally recommended centrally max 50mm in from each end and with a maximum distance between the remaining holes of 250mm, again centrally.
2. If using a cordless screwdriver ensure correct torque setting in order to avoid over tightening and stripping.
3. To attain a firm fit to the decking screws should be fastened consecutively either left to right or right to left.

The installer should ensure that the substrate is of sufficient quality to achieve a secure fixing.

Miscellaneous

The installation instructions make no claim to being comprehensive but should be used as a guide. Always employ safe practices. It's recommended that to first test the suitability of any fixing method on a small area before carrying out a full installation programme.

View our Decking Strips Product Information, Maintenance & Installation PDF

Maintenance & Cleaning Guide

Cleaning

Use of a stiff brush will usually be sufficient to remove everyday dirt and debris. For more stubborn items try a mild detergent with warm water. Prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the detergent on a small inconspicuous area.

Pressure Wash

If conditions allow, a pressure washer on a low setting can be used to clean the Decking Strips. However, if the strips have been secured with an adhesive agent or sealed with a sealant repeated use of a pressure washer could undermine the integrity of the adhesive / sealant. Again, prior to carrying out a full cleaning programme it's advisable to first test the suitability of the pressure wash on a small inconspicuous area.

Spillages

Spills should be cleared up immediately. This should occur with consultation of product data sheets and in harmony with the company's own safety procedures.

General Routine Maintenance

The security of any fixings and the integrity of the products gritted surface and GRP substrate should be checked on a regular basis. The frequency of which will depend on the nature and volume of footfall. As a guide, for high traffic areas monthly inspections would be advisable.

Life Expectancy

Design life of 10+ years, subject to traffic analysis.

The life expectancy of any flooring product will be dictated by the nature and volume of the traffic it receives.

Factors such as shoe type and material, weight of individual, non pedestrian traffic, and any contamination such as dirt or grit are all factors that will influence the natural wear and tear of the Decking Strip.

View our Decking Strips Product Information, Maintenance & Installation PDF