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winter_slipper
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 11:08am
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I am new to winter outhouse life and I almost killed myself the other night when I stepped into the outhouse and slipped immediately, hitting my face of the shelf and then my body on the floor. I got lucky and was relatively not injured but it made me worried that if I was fell and hit my head instead, then I could be there until morning and die of hypothermia. Any flooring suggestions so that I don’t die this winter? Much appreciated in advance.
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frankpaige
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 02:56pm
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Already cold. So, you can't add sand to paint and paint the floor. Roofing tile until warmer weather?
Does the floor accumulate snow/ice with your going and coming?
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 03:00pm
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Tack down an asphalt shingle and keep a broom there to keep it cleaned off?
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Irrigation Guy
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 05:00pm
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You saying you don’t have radiant heat in your outhouse?
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scott100
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 05:09pm
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Crampons.
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rockies
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# Posted: 9 Jan 2021 06:26pm
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Linoleum. Not vinyl but actual linoleum, which is inherently anti-bacterial as well. It is made from natural materials like linseed oil and cork dust and is very hard wearing - hence it's use in hospitals.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2021 07:17am - Edited by: Brettny
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Hose stall mat?
Edit: horse stall mat
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2021 02:55pm - Edited by: gcrank1
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Bet that is supposed to be Horse Stall Mat
1) before leaving the cabin put on the OSHA approved safety harness and the Snell certified safety helmet
2) upon reaching the intended destination attach the carabiner to the safety snatch strap connected to the Outer Facility ceiling.
3) upon entry utilize the available lowering controls for proper placement for the intended evacuation
4) exit is essentially the reversal of entry
Note: My wife says just throw some sand on the floor
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rpe
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2021 03:51pm
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What about hand rail(s) where needed? Seems like tracking snow onto the floor is going to be inevitable, so best have something to hold on to!
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WILL1E
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:28am
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I'd vote for one of those heavy duty rubber mats with the through holes in it. Cut it to the size of your outhouse floor so it's tight against the walls and can't move laterally.
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winter_slipper
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:37am
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I love these answers! All very helpful. We currently have some tar paper shingles down that we use as a birdhouse top, and it’s keeping me from killing my self at the moment, but it’s definitely temporary. Will report back once we find a permanent solution! I think gcrank1 has the most adventurous and potentially fun idea but his wife’s would probably be easier.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2021 02:05pm
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Be careful if your throwing stuff down on the floor that wont let the sub floor dry out. That would be one floor I would not want to fall through due to a rotted floor.
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zorro
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2021 02:46pm
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Would these work -
easily cut to size
rubber/non slip
vent holes
interlocking
https://thd.co/3bw08ns
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winter_slipper
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2021 03:44pm
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Yeah, those look good, zorro. Will probably get something like that at least through this winter and then reassess.
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