Pros & Cons: Using Sand as a Playground Surface

Posted on May 3, 2021May 4, 2021

Sand has been a universal element in playgrounds and parks for decades. There are many exciting activities people associate with sand, from constructing sandcastles to leaping around with friends. In recent years, the safety of sand as a playground surface has been called into question. Is sand a really safe option for a playground? Can […] Read More +

Pros & Cons: Natural Grass or Dirt for Playground Surfaces

Posted on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Should You Choose Natural Surface for Your Playground? It may seem like the ground surface options for your playground area are endless, with options ranging from natural grass and dirt to poured-in place (PIP) rubber. Each option has its own maintenance needs, expected longevity, accessibility ratings, and installation requirements. Naturally, we think your best option […] Read More +

Pros & Cons: Artificial Grass/Turf for Playground Surfacing

Posted on March 5, 2021May 3, 2021

Is synthetic turf or artificial grass a good choice when it comes to playground surfacing? How safe is it? What's it cost? How long does it last? Find out here! Read More +

Playground Safety Week 2021: 10 Playground Safety Tips From the Experts (with Infographic)

Posted on February 3, 2021March 5, 2021

April 26-30, 2021 is National Playground Safety Week in the United States. As warmer weather and more outside playtime begins, now is a great time to review playground safety and prepare playgrounds and our kids for summer fun! We asked experts from various organizations for their best playground safety tip. We narrowed down their recommendations […] Read More +

How much does a poured rubber playground cost?

Posted on January 5, 2021March 9, 2021

Safety surfaces are a great for play areas, but what does a poured rubber playground cost in 2021? Rubber safety surfaces are popping up all over: Schools playgrounds, daycare centers, recreation facilities, and even places like pool decks, dog parks, theme parks, water parks, and senior centers. Rubberized surfaces (also called “wet pour rubber” or […] Read More +

Wood Chips are Not a Good Surface for Playgrounds (Here’s Why)

Posted on August 7, 2020May 3, 2021

As a company that installs poured-in-place playground surfacing and rubber tile playground and safety surfacing, of course we think wood chips should be off of every playground. However, it’s not just about the business for us, we’re parents of small children too! One of the primary reasons we choose to be in this business is […] Read More +

Pros & Cons: Bonded Rubber Mulch for Playground Surfacing

Posted on April 29, 2020February 4, 2021

Bonded rubber mulch (sometimes called bonded rubber bark or resin bound rubber mulch) looks like traditional wood chips (such as landscaping mulch). But upon closer inspection, you’ll quickly realize that it’s different. What is bonded rubber mulch? Bonded rubber mulch is an artificial playground surface made of shredded pieces of rubber that are stuck together to form […] Read More +

Pros & Cons: Rubber Mulch for Playground Surfacing

Posted on April 28, 2020March 17, 2021

When playground administrators have chosen to install loose-fill material, they often find themselves comparing either rubber mulch (also called shredded rubber mulch, tire mulch, rubber nuggets, rubber pellets, recycled rubber mulch, rubber chips, or loose fill rubber), wood chips (such as landscape mulch), or engineered wood fiber mulch (EWF). All of those are considered loose-fill materials. […] Read More +

How Much Does Poured-in-Place Rubber Cost per Square Foot?

Posted on April 22, 2020February 4, 2021

While researching poured rubber safety flooring, you’ll find that it’s also commonly called wet pour rubber, pour-in-place (PIP) rubber, and poured surfacing. Poured rubber has earned its popularity as a top flooring/surfacing choice for high-traffic, high-activity areas like recreation facilities, pool decks, gyms, garages, resorts, dog parks, water parks, splash parks, daycare centers, equestrian centers, […] Read More +

Pros & Cons: Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) for Playground Surfacing

Posted on April 15, 2020May 3, 2021

Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) mulch flooring for playgrounds is composed of wood that’s been ground to a fibrous consistency and sometimes processed to “knit” together in order to form the surface that you see on the playground. That being said, EWF is considered a “loose fill” playground surface. EWF is also known as “engineered wood […] Read More +

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