Footbridge safety ideas needed

[CurlyDave]

I have bought two kinds of metal lath at Home Depot. The stuff that RobA links to is lighter duty. There iS a second kind which is heavier duty and has ribs going along the 8' direction. Maybe twice as expensive but still ~$5/sheet.

Lately it is special order at HD, but worth the effort since it is much stronger, especially in a walking environment.

 

[forgeblast]

I have mixed play sand into paint, it helps but wears off. I like the lathe/chickenwire/landscape fabric ideas.

 

[lhfarm]

Thanks for the suggestions and information! My wife reminded me that the dog uses those bridges, so I'm going to have to make sure whatever I do doesn't hurt his paws. I'll most likely order from Home Depot.

Now on to the handrail. Very rocky so don't know if I can sink a post very deep. It will be hand digging. Not sure if just fastening some uprights to the bridge will be sturdy enough. I've thought in the short run about driving steel T post in and attaching a rope.

 

[Daver1963]

Could you use some wagon side stake brackets? Drill holes to hold wooden stakes and just put a top rail on them. For stability you could cross brace with wood or cable tensioner.

 

[lhfarm]

Could you use some wagon side stake brackets? Drill holes to hold wooden stakes and just put a top rail on them. For stability you could cross brace with wood or cable tensioner.

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Great idea! I like bolt together ideas.