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12/01/10, 05:38 PM
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Fell down the back steps (again.....)
Back steps are made from pressure treated lumber. Wowser, if I'm in a hurry and the steps are wet, I go down like a ton of bricks. I'm lucky I haven't hit my head. Bruises on my upper back and butt, whip lash, owww...
OK, I really mean it, I'll do anything you say. What can I do to these steps (5) that will keep me from accidentally killing myself?? I need to be able to scrape snow off on a daily basis for the next 4-5 months, but I tend to slip/fall when the steps are just wet. TIA Daisy
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12/01/10, 05:42 PM
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Just put some rubber on them. Simple.
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12/01/10, 05:48 PM
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H-Daisy, just nail some roofing shingles to the treads. (of course, cut to fit)
Well, if you have them.
If not, there are 'so called-NON skid tapes out there from the home stores...)
Either way, please be careful. As you know, the falls will get ya. Be careful and I wish you well.
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12/01/10, 05:55 PM
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It sounds as though the steps may have mildew growing, which gets very slippery when it's wet. Clean the steps with some bleech and water, and then use some form of non-skid.
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12/01/10, 06:16 PM
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Alomu is correct. Roofing shingles are great for the job.Don't forget to nail them down.
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12/01/10, 06:16 PM
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I want to know too! We have a ramp and it was wet from all the rain yesterday and I made it all the way down til the very bottom! WHAP!
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12/01/10, 06:19 PM
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There is some sand like material that is mixed with a coating that will make them non skid. I know it is used on concrete but may well work with the normal coating/perseritive that you put on wood. Do be careful. If you own crocks make sure the tread is good worn crocks are slicker than snot.
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12/01/10, 06:33 PM
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Original recipe!
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And if you have a bucket of old paint, paint the steps and then pour some sand on while the paint is still wet. Nice and grippy.
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12/01/10, 06:44 PM
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keep it simple and honest
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Use a railing?
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12/01/10, 06:58 PM
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Just curious.
When you step constantly on asphalt roofing shingles, don't they start to disintigrate? It gets worse when they are cold.
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12/01/10, 07:12 PM
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I used outdoor carpet .
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12/01/10, 07:25 PM
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Stop rushing down the steps. Is your footwear gripping aggressively?
Train yourself to always take "baby steps" on the TOP Step.
Stay safe. Mud is my trap door.
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12/01/10, 07:49 PM
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The postman almost did a slip on our deck, so I'll be mixing some shellac and alcohol, and spraying that over some builders sand to get a grip. Shingles can have a bit of tar tracking in, but work great, as others have noted. Used sanding belts from floor sanders can be good.
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12/01/10, 08:03 PM
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I slip on my steps, too. Clumsy Pony! + icy steps = disaster!
I mixed sand into some decking paint I bought on close-out (death before retail!) and painted a "runner" on to the steps.
No more slips. But I should have painted the porch, too. Oh, well, Spring will get here.
Probably.
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12/01/10, 08:28 PM
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HTD,
I just use an old runner rug. ( I think it's braided cotton) It keeps us safe all winter.
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12/01/10, 08:57 PM
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Something to consider when the steps are icy and it's cold out -- if you are just going outdoors from a warm house, stand still outside for a minute before you start down the steps, and let the soles of your shoes cool off a bit. Warm shoes have caused me a few falls.
Kathleen
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12/01/10, 09:09 PM
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................I'd have someone add a piece of plywood like a ramp , right on top of the steps , then find some of that friction covering , it has the same texture as Emery cloth . The ramp can be screwed too your existing steps , and UNscrewed when spring arrives . Hope you're feeling better ! , fordy 
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12/01/10, 11:40 PM
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We put strips of that fake green outside carpet stapled down on our steps as it's slick too when it's wet. Works wonders but I need to re-do ours as it's getting worn.
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12/02/10, 12:05 AM
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I'm so sorry you fell. I hope you will be feeling better soon.
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