There is a variety of playground메이저놀이터surfaces to pick from. We divide our playground surfaces into two types, provide further information on each, and answer your questions to aid your choice in choosing the appropriate play surface. Once you’ve narrowed your options or have found the perfect playground surface, call any of our experts.

Available Playground Surfacing

When selecting a playground surface suitable for public use, like school grounds and playgrounds, there are many safe and welcoming options. The options are divided into two main kinds of surfacing, which are unitary and loose-fill.

Loose-Fill: Rubber Mulch, Wood Chips, Sand, Gravel & More

The loose-fill material is usually placed by hand to create an even area across the playground. Rubber mulch engineered wood fiber (EWF), playground pea gravel, sand, and other bulk materials are all considered loose-fill materials. Although loose-fill materials have the lowest initial cost and are easy to put in, it requires more frequent maintenance to remain in compliance with the safety and ADA guidelines.

Due to usage and weathering, the material will expand at about 25 percent over time. These materials should be replenished regularly to ensure the surface remains at a proper depth to cushion falls properly. In general, 12-inches of loose fill is recommended for under the playground and in areas around it. Glass shards and other sharp objects, as well as animal waste, may get hidden in the loose fill material, posing a risk of injury which requires the material to be replenished and changed now and then.

Unitary Materials: Rubber Mats, Tiles, Pour-in-Place & More

These are mats made of rubber and tiles or a mixture of energy-absorbing substances held in place by a binder. They can be poured into the play area and then dried to form a single shock-absorbing surface.

Unitary surfaces can include poured-in-place rubber, bonds-in-place rubber, interlocking tiles, synthetic turf, or grass that has padding to protect against falling. While the initial cost may be higher than loose-fill surfaces, unitary surfaces can be less expensive in the long term due to their long-lasting durability and low maintenance cost. Unitary surfacing is safe and offers full accessibility and comfort for physically challenged children and adults. The rubberized surfacing that is pour-in-place or bond-in-place is available in various shapes and colors to ensure that playgrounds are attractive for children and parents.

Choosing the Best Surfacing for Your Playground

Considering a playground surface, it is essential to investigate the options and talk with experts. The playground you choose has its unique requirements and demands, and a playground surface expert can assist you in deciding which surface will meet the needs of your garden and its users.

Suppose you choose a playground 메이저놀이터 area for your community park, school, or early childhood playground. In that case, the ideal surface will depend on various factors: the initial cost of purchase along with installation cost, regular maintenance costs, as well as long-term durability, appearance, security, and ADA conformance.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Playground Surface:

Is the surface sufficiently soft and dense to absorb the force of a fall by a child?

What age(s) are the play areas intended for?

Does the surface material turn into an unintentional choking risk?

The overall design and feel that you’re trying to get? Do you think the surfacing will fit into the overall theme of your plan?

What time and funds do you have for continuous maintenance and maintenance?

What is the maximum amount you can manage to pay both in the beginning and future?

One type of surface might not meet all your requirements. If this is the case, you might consider the possibility of incorporating different types of surfacing into the same playground. This is more cost-effective and encourages sensory development through tactile transitions between different surface kinds. For instance, tiled with rubber around the areas prone to traffic, such as slides and access points, can encourage the use of play areas to the most popular zones or transfer sites, and EWF can be placed beneath high decks or adjacent open spaces.