We had a Trex deck installed in 2004. We choose to use the non-groovey side, Winchester Gray color. The deck is not slippery and cleans easily when power washed once a year. In the Spring of 2014 we needed to retrofit a small section of the deck and purchased four 16' gray Trex boards which now can ONLY be used on the groovy side. The other side is a blackish finish. Had them installed and now have a major issue. This section of 2014 TREX IS SLIPPERY. We notified Trex via email. They notified us back via email that we should use their 'Trex strips to make it less slippery' They have these readily available for their stairs! The 2014 product is so slippery just having wet shoes makes it an issue when walking across it. Bad enough they make a slippery product, but they ADMIT they have a FIX for IT??? Sounds like a class action suit needs to be established for this issue as well. This product should be removed from the market. It is extremely dangerous for all ages because it is so slippery.
Totally agree. We just installed a new trex deck. Our previous deck, installed around 2005, was warrantied as part of the class action because it literally fell apart. Our new deck is horribly slippery, even when it's not wet. I'm constantly afraid of falling and am very concerned about how bad it will get once it starts snowing. I would not recommend purchasing this product now that I know how slippery it is.
Here is what trex told me. I'm calling BS. First of all, it's significantly more slippery when wet than dry but their tests indicate it's nearly the same: Our material meets and exceeds those specifications set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act which specifies that our material must have a coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 to be used in public places.
Our material has a coefficient of friction of 0.76 when dry, and 0.75 when wet, which is well in excess of what the ADA has deemed adequate for a walking surface.
If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. For standard Trex decking products, a product like Benjamin Moore Antil Slip 116 or an equivalent anti-slip alternative will provide an abrasive coating to materials for ramps that must meet ADA requirements.
Our material has a coefficient of friction of 0.76 when dry, and 0.75 when wet, which is well in excess of what the ADA has deemed adequate for a walking surface.
If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. For standard Trex decking products, a product like Benjamin Moore Antil Slip 116 or an equivalent anti-slip alternative will provide an abrasive coating to materials for ramps that must meet ADA requirements.
Here is what trex told me. They also said they rarely get complaints about it being slippery. I'm calling BS. First of all, it's significantly more slippery when wet than dry but their tests indicate it's nearly the same:
Our material meets and exceeds those specifications set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act which specifies that our material must have a coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 to be used in public places.
Our material has a coefficient of friction of 0.76 when dry, and 0.75 when wet, which is well in excess of what the ADA has deemed adequate for a walking surface.
If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. For standard Trex decking products, a product like Benjamin Moore Antil Slip 116 or an equivalent anti-slip alternative will provide an abrasive coating to materials for ramps that must meet ADA requirements.
Our material meets and exceeds those specifications set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act which specifies that our material must have a coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 to be used in public places.
Our material has a coefficient of friction of 0.76 when dry, and 0.75 when wet, which is well in excess of what the ADA has deemed adequate for a walking surface.
If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. For standard Trex decking products, a product like Benjamin Moore Antil Slip 116 or an equivalent anti-slip alternative will provide an abrasive coating to materials for ramps that must meet ADA requirements.
I think all your questions can finally be answered.
Take a look at ergodockusa.com website - specifically towards the bottom of the 'safe' page.
You will note that composite decking manufacturers don't even test for dynamic friction (slip resistance while moving). The tests they use (static friction) have been abandoned by ASTM and have been deemed invalid and obsolete tests for pedestrian safety - slip and falls
After reviewing I did extensive research (thought Ergo might just be a sales pitch) on the slip resistance test procedures that Trexs and others do for their products. The ergodock narrative is spot on correct!
It is a very interesting and informative narrative - take a look!
Take a look at ergodockusa.com website - specifically towards the bottom of the 'safe' page.
You will note that composite decking manufacturers don't even test for dynamic friction (slip resistance while moving). The tests they use (static friction) have been abandoned by ASTM and have been deemed invalid and obsolete tests for pedestrian safety - slip and falls
After reviewing I did extensive research (thought Ergo might just be a sales pitch) on the slip resistance test procedures that Trexs and others do for their products. The ergodock narrative is spot on correct!
It is a very interesting and informative narrative - take a look!
2017 We installed a 3 tier deck using this product along with our front deck/steps. I have FALLEN numerous times. I live in Minnesota. If it is rain, sleet, snow or dew my deck is like a skating rink! Walked out to the hot tub on the third tier at about 6:30 PM. IN November with NO snow. Took 1 step down and went flying! I'm now trying to figure out what to put down so this doesn't happen to anyone! My decks are gorgeous!!!! BUT I WOULD NEVER INSTALL THIS PRODUCT EVER AGAIN!
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I'm really disappointed when we bought this we were told how great a deck that we were going to have it is nice looking it's great but we were never told and never worn that had that slippery product we never knew that and I'm very disappointed in the people who I bought it from we are in Utah and we have enough rain and enough snow that were really worried about what's going to happen on this deck I've slipped on it already on a dry product I've never had one most you're on it it just is slippery therefore I think that they should be told they have to warn the people who are buying it of what they're getting into there's no warning on the labels nothing
I installed a trex deck with steps in 2015 at my daughters house and have received complaints of being extremely hot in the summer and dangerously slippery when wet.I'm in the process trying to solve the slip and fall danger.
I'm a pastor at a church in WI and we installed this composite material on a brand new wheelchair/handicap accessible ramp. What a crap deal. How is it a handicap ramp when it is so slippery even fully mobile people have fallen on it? We're all going to be in wheelchairs if we don't add some non-slip surface, but then it kills the plan of having it be maintenance-free.
So who do we sue if and when my son slips and slides so badly down his Trex wheelchair ramp that he sustains injuries, or worse?????
If Trex has a method to ‘repair’ the slippery issue, perhaps they shoukd include it when prople have Trex installed. AND, for those of us having najor issues with the safety of this product, who already have it installed, they should supply us eith the remedy, free of charge!!! They can contact me at vmisch@rocketmail.com
If Trex has a method to ‘repair’ the slippery issue, perhaps they shoukd include it when prople have Trex installed. AND, for those of us having najor issues with the safety of this product, who already have it installed, they should supply us eith the remedy, free of charge!!! They can contact me at vmisch@rocketmail.com
I have come to this website for the exact reason others have. Decking so hot in the summer that if you are bare feet you cannot walk on it and in the winter we have had several people fall while stepping from the sidewalk to our front door. I will say that the deck is nice to look at but not very good in any climate.
Slippery and hot. Installed in 2014 on condo decks and front steps. Not pleased and nothing from Trex either.
I HAVE THE SOLUTION TO A SLIPPERY AND DANGEROUS TREX PORCH!!!!
PLEASE CALL ME AT 9173637999 OR EMAIL ME DANIEL@SAFEWALKINC.COM
BEFORE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENS
PLEASE CALL ME AT 9173637999 OR EMAIL ME DANIEL@SAFEWALKINC.COM
BEFORE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENS
I just slipped on that stuff and it is so dangerous I couldn't even walk and my parents were talked into it and their elderly that is scary so now I have to find a way to prevent them from falling
I have TREX on my front porch. Put one foot out onto the doormat & it slid out with me on it. Broke my femur. No ice or snow just cold decking. Very dangerous situation.
Trex decking covered in pine straw... broken arm, surgery, out of work for 3 months. Anyone know of lawsuit being filed?
To benefit y'all, I've uploaded a the ERGODECK.com SAFE page as a PDF.
The Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) is an important specification.
The Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) is an important specification.
See the uploaded a JPG file or Use the Internet Archive's Wayback machine to find the ERGODOCK.com Oct 20, 2016 webpage on slip resistance testing. Look for the SAFE link at the bottom of the page.
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