Isn't there some kind of rough gravelly-like coating that could be
applied to the wood that would make it less slippery? Do wheelchairs
also use the same paths? Any problems maneuvering over rough sawn lumber
in a wheelchair?


Thomas A. Reitz wrote:
>
> For all you living history sites, nature centres, arboreta and similar
> outdoor facilities ... we're in the process of replacing wood boardwalks
> that snake through our living history village.  These are unpainted,
> untreated wood surfaces and our plan is to use rough sawn lumber.
>
> One of the concerns that has been raised by staff and visitors is that when
> the wood surface gets worn down and then wet from rain or snow, they are
> very slippery.  In the winter, we shovel and throw down a de-icer.  But
> when the wood is wet from rain, there doesn't seem to be a lot we can do.
>
> We don't want to afix rubberized treads because not only will they look
> dreadful, they have a habit of being pulled up and then cause a tripping
> hazard.  And we don't want to throw down sand because it will get tracked
> into the historic buildings.
>
> Has anyone confronted this and how have you dealt with it?  Would
> appreciate suggestions.
>
> Thomas A. Reitz
> Manager/Curator
> Doon Heritage Crossroads
> R.R. #2
> Kitchener, Ontario  N2G 3W5
> Canada
>
> Telephone:      519-748-1439  ext 227
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