Rampguards

[Bugsyjaffa]

Hi
I need to put some guardrails on my wooden ramp for my little gpigs. Is pine skirting ok to use or hardwood?

 

[sport_billy]

Hello welcome to the forum!

Will have a search on forum for you what people use, I don't think pine is safe for piggies @Tim

 

[sport_billy]

A Ramp For C&c @Veggies Galore any idea onb wood you can use? @Dindypig what did you use here?

 

[Bugsyjaffa]

Thank you

 

[Lady Kelly]

Kiln dried pine is fine to use I believe but it has to be kiln dried

 

[Tim]

@Lady Kelly is correct, you’ll be fine as long as it is white pine which has been kiln dried

 

[Tim]

You could also use square line guttering to make the whole ramp, like @BossHogg has done

FloPlast RGS2B Square Line Gutter - Black 2m | Wickes.co.uk

 

[BossHogg]

It's very easy to use.

 

[Betsy]

Did you use anything to help your piggies with grip @BossHogg? Like a bit of old carpet or fleece?

 

[Bugsyjaffa]

Did you use anything to help your piggies with grip @BossHogg? Like a bit of old carpet or fleece?

Good point I would be interested in knowing too, thanks

 

[BossHogg]

I tried carpet glued to the bottom but it kept peeling off when they peed. I now have the plastic beading from around replacement windows cut to size and attached to the bottom using heavy duty double sided auto panel tape. It gives a ladder effect so they have grip.

 

[Bugsyjaffa]

 

[Bugsyjaffa]

I seem to have a winner. Used lollipop sticks to give them a bit more grip. They are running up and down quite happy now.

 

[Dindypig]

I used hardboard cut to size. The water stains on the bannisters are due to using a hosepipe to clean the ramps 4 or 5 times over the last couple of years. They have held up very well. As you can see, I haven't done this mornings poo patrol yet to the disgust of Billy and Little Chickchick.

 

[Siikibam]

I used guttering when my boys had a ramp, and stuck carpet tile to it using carpet tape. It worked well and never peeled off.

 

[Tewdric]

Depending on your ramp, a ramp tunnel might help. The tunnel is lined with fleece and attached to the ramp. Please excuse the old pics.