The Newt Hotel in Somerset – 3,500 GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips

The Newt in Somerset – 2,500 GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips

Client: The Newt in Somerset
Sector: Hospitality & Leisure
Products Supplied: Heavy-Duty GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips
Quantity: 3,500 Pre-Drilled Decking Strips
Application: Outdoor Walkway Safety

Improving Walkway Safety at The Newt in Somerset

At Slips Away, we’re proud to supply high-quality anti-slip safety solutions to some of the UK’s most prestigious hospitality destinations.

One of our recent projects involved The Newt in Somerset, a luxury country estate and hotel renowned for its beautiful gardens, historic surroundings and exceptional guest experiences.

The Newt required a reliable anti-slip solution for an outdoor walkway that had become slippery underfoot, particularly during wet weather.

To help address the issue, Slips Away supplied 3,500 heavy-duty GRP anti-slip decking strips, all pre-drilled and ready for installation.

The project demonstrates how our anti-slip products can help improve pedestrian safety across large outdoor areas while providing a durable, long-lasting solution.

The Challenge

Outdoor walkways are constantly exposed to changing weather conditions, including rain, moisture and seasonal temperature changes.

Over time, these conditions can make decking and other walking surfaces slippery, creating potential hazards for guests, visitors and staff.

For a busy hospitality destination such as The Newt, maintaining safe and accessible outdoor walkways is particularly important.

The estate required an anti-slip solution that would:

• Improve underfoot grip in wet and slippery conditions.
• Withstand regular pedestrian traffic.
• Provide long-lasting protection against the elements.
• Be suitable for installation across an extensive walkway.
• Allow for straightforward and efficient installation.

With 2,500 decking strips required, the project also called for a supplier capable of fulfilling a substantial order.

Our Solution

3,500 Heavy-Duty GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips

Slips Away supplied 3,500 GRP anti-slip decking strips, providing a practical solution for improving grip along the affected walkway.

Manufactured from durable glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), our decking strips feature a hardwearing abrasive surface designed to provide additional traction in both wet and dry conditions.

Unlike traditional timber treatments, GRP decking strips provide a permanent textured surface that doesn’t rely on regular application of anti-slip coatings.

Pre-Drilled and Ready to Install

To help simplify the installation process, every decking strip was supplied with pre-drilled fixing holes.

This removed the need for the installation team to drill each strip individually, helping reduce preparation time on such a large project.

With 3500 strips supplied pre-drilled, the installation team could concentrate on positioning and securing the strips along the walkway.

Built for Outdoor Environments

Our GRP decking strips are designed to withstand demanding outdoor conditions.

Their key benefits include:

• Excellent Slip Resistance: Abrasive grit surface provides additional grip in wet and dry conditions.
• Weather Resistant: Suitable for year-round outdoor exposure.
• UV Resistant: Designed to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Rot & Rust Proof: GRP construction won’t rot like timber or rust like metal.
• Pre-Drilled Fixing Holes: Supplied ready for straightforward installation.
• Chamfered Edges: Designed to provide a neat finish and reduce raised edges.
• Long-Lasting Durability: Hardwearing construction suitable for high-footfall environments.

Project Highlights

Project Detail	Description
Client	The Newt in Somerset
Location	Somerset, England
Sector	Hospitality & Leisure
Product	GRP Anti-Slip Decking Strips
Quantity Supplied	3,500 strips
Preparation	All strips pre-drilled
Application	Slippery outdoor walkway
Primary Objective	Improve pedestrian slip resistance

The Result

By supplying 3,500 pre-drilled GRP decking strips, Slips Away provided The Newt in Somerset with a practical, long-lasting solution for addressing slippery outdoor walkways.

The abrasive GRP surface is designed to improve underfoot grip, while the pre-drilled fixing holes help make installation quicker and more straightforward.

The project highlights our ability to fulfil substantial commercial orders and support prestigious hospitality venues with reliable safety products.

Whether supplying a handful of decking strips for a residential garden or thousands for a large commercial development, Slips Away offers the same commitment to quality, service and practical safety solutions.

Anti-Slip Decking Solutions for Hotels, Estates & Commercial Properties

At Slips Away, we supply heavy-duty GRP anti-slip decking strips for a wide range of applications, including hotels, holiday parks, country estates, visitor attractions, commercial properties and public walkways.

Our decking strips are available in a range of lengths, widths and colours, with free cutting to size, free pre-drilling on eligible lengths and free countersunk screws.

Whether you’re managing a large commercial property or improving the safety of a smaller outdoor space, we can help you find the right solution.

Looking to make your decking or outdoor walkways safer? Contact Slips Away today for expert advice and a competitive quotation.