Slippery wooden bridge- suggestions?

[Mesterh]

Easiest and cheapest option would be to put up a sign that says"Slippery bridge do not cross"

 

No wonder farmers dont wont us to cross there land!

[davetaz]

Easiest and cheapest option would be to put up a sign that says"Slippery bridge do not cross"

 

No wonder farmers dont wont us to cross there land!

 

I totally agree

If this is permissive then just put up asign warning of potential risks. You will only be sued in court if they can prove you were negligent. Fewer people are getting away with ridiculous claims as courts now understand there is only a certain amount you can do as a land owner/manager - people using the countryside for what ever pursuits have to take some responsibility for what they do

[Kat1e]

It is permissive, yes, but I cross it too! I only know it is slippy from bitter experience. :)So it's in my interests to sort it out really, although you are right that a sign would be the easiest and cheapest option!

[davetaz]

In which case .......... chicken wire or weld mesh!

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[Mark Cattell]

aluminium oxide or sharp sand prime wth a clear resin and the sprinkle it on top sets any gives good grip, if heavy leaf fall is an issue then you have a maintenance issue and need to clean the bridge regularly,,,, use a water bowser and a petrol jet washer on site

cheap to hire....

[Cumbrian]

Hammer in fencing staples or 2" lost head nails so they are protruding 5ish mm, in criss cross patterns 3" or so apart depending on how the bridge is decked. Cheaper than buying mesh and v effective.

[paygan]

ROW don't usually lke the chicken wire option anymore as it can cause a trip hazard u can get screw down slats which have a non-slip coated surface

[billygoat]

Most pressure washers can be run of a blue feed barrel or water butt with a tap or outlet screwed in the bottom, as a gravity feed. Therefor you have to have the pressure washer at the same level as the bottom of the tank or butt, with the pipe flat on the floor. Easy enough if it is a bridge over a clear running stream. Make sure the water doesn't run out as this will jigger the pressure washer. Also use an inline water filter between the tank and pressure washer if you suspect any debris may be in the water. Also before you turn on the power, squeaze the trigger to allow the water to flow though(and air to get out), again you will need to have the pipe and lance low down to allow the gravity flow. Normally a blue feed barrel gives me about. 4 minutes of work time. Then it needs refilling. Paletized 1000 gallon water tanks can also be used.

[Bob Slade]

just a thought, use wet room flooring, just google for it then find a supplier.