Rope Wet or dry ?

Hi

Next door are going to fit rope around the decking they have asked me do they pre- wet it or put it up dry .

Spruce

 

I have never heard of pre-wetting rope I would use it dry.

Val

 

It could depend upon whether the rope is a natural fibre or man made. If man made I wouldn't think it mattered, but if natural then wet rope certainly becomes far stiffer and they may have difficulty tying in the old clove hitch or figure of eight. Arrrr Cap'n.

Cheers, Tony.

 

I'm assuming this is to do with whether it might shrink at some stage??

If its natural I'd soak it first, but not something I know anything about, so I'll stop waffling.

 

its natural and really thick .

Anyway they have put it up now so I will wait to see what the rain does to it and let you all know

Thanks all

Spruce