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About Decking Rope

Rope Services Direct not only supply wire ropes and their fittings but in addition many types of fibre rope, including decking and barrier ropes together with many different end fittings. Here we will provide some useful information regarding decking rope and also barrier rope, and where they might be utilised.

Decking rope and barrier rope can be utilized for a variety of purposes. Many individuals use this kind of rope in their gardens. Sometimes as an alternative to fencing to spotlight different areas of the garden. Or as an alternative to spindles between decking posts.

Decking rope can be utilized pulled tight between posts. But many people are more likely to swag/drape the rope for an excellent effect. They can be swaged independently perhaps for sectioning off areas of the garden. Or in groups of 2, 3 or more between the decking posts, the choice is yours. This rope is easy to play about with until you get the effect you like. Decking rope is a great way to add a new look to your garden. This type of rope comes in a variety of materials and colours, manila and sisal ropes are a natural product and are very popular. There are also man-made polyester rope available in red, burgundy and blue. These can add wow factor to your garden. You could even use a combination of coloured, man-made rope and natural rope for a really individual look.

Garden Rope

Although decking rope is predominantly used around decking areas, it doesn’t have to be. They can be used to simply highlight and define different areas of your garden, for example; herb gardens, dining areas, water features and even play areas for the children. They can also be utilised around the front garden and driveway to define your property. There are a variety of fittings available allowing the rope to be pulled tight or draped across a number of posts. These usually come in chrome or brass type finishes.

For the actual decking area, these types of rope can be used instead of, or to replace the spindles and hand rails, offering a cheaper solution with a modern feel, and no treatments/varnishes and the like are necessary. They could possibly be used both vertically and horizontally; the latter is usually the best. They can be draped/swaged or pulled tight or a combination of the two.

Natural or man-made?

Manila rope and sisal rope are the most commonly used form of rope for inside the garden. This is probably because it’s a natural material, with pleasing aesthetics. Nevertheless natural fibre rope will shrink and stretch as it gets wet and then dries, so it is usually recommended to allow for about 10% shrinkage when purchasing. It is common practice, and highly recommended that natural fibre decking rope is pre-shrunk before first use, this is achieved by soaking in water over night, and this will prevent excess stretch when it becomes wet in the future. Manila and sisal, being a natural material will also weather in appearance.

These natural ropes are also often utilised in the home as stair banisters, in the place of spindles or for other decorative purposes, especially where a nautical theme is being used.

Manila and sisal rope is three strands, and can be supplied in diameters from 24mm to 28mm; we are able to supply you by the metre or full coils of 220 metres.

Decking and Barrier Rope Types

There is a vast choice of ropes that can be used for decking and/ or barrier rope. The natural rope variety is popular for garden decks and include sisal and manila ropes, they are good in outdoor environments but may stretch and shrink a little as they become wet then dry out again.  Soaking the rope well prior to use will minimise the intensity. Cotton is another natural fibre rope but not so good outdoors.

Man made fibre ropes such as polyester, polypropylene and nylon can also be used on decking and around the garden, though they are a popular choice for barrier ropes in public areas. Polyester and polypropylene are the typical choices for outdoors as they have very good water and UV resistant properties.

Purchasing your Decking Ropes

It is really easy to order fibre rope from Rope Services Direct, you can simply call us on 01384 78004 with the type, length and fittings you require, or alternatively you can email us with your requirements here.