Rubber Chippings For School Play Areas
This is a relatively new material derived from 100% recycled materials that have been treated with a citrus aroma to discourage animals. These rubber chippings are available in five colours and as they do not degrade, blow away or compact only occasional topping up is necessary. Continue reading
Bark Surfacing For School Play Areas
Play Bark has traditionally been the material of choice although it’s use has largely been superseded by the less maintenance intensive alternatives. However, within a woodland setting it is aesthetically pretty much unbeatable. Play bark is specially formulated and tumbled to give a soft, rounded material that will be particularly appreciated by small hands and feet and is considered environmentally friendly since over time it will naturally compact and degrade. Continue reading
Artificial Grass For School & Nursery Play Areas
Artificial grass always looks lush and green and of course has the added benefit of never needing mowing. Contours and slopes are no barrier to this surface that can be laid in almost any situation even over existing tarmac and concrete. A critical fall height of up to 2m can be achieved and of course insect nests should not be a problem. Continue reading
Safagrass For School & Nursery Play Areas
Safagrass can help turn a well worn mud patch into a lovely, verdant green sward that remains cool in summer and generally only requires mowing in the usual way. Additionally its properties as a safety surface are excellent giving a critical fall height of 3m although this is dependant on maintaining good grass growth and reasonable ground conditions. Continue reading
Wetpour Surfacing For School & Nursery Play Areas
Arguably the best surface available. Wetpour (sometimes called spongy Tarmac) is laid over a prepared surface or existing tarmac and the depth varied to suit the play equipment safety requirements in terms of critical fall heights. Continue reading