Archive for January 2016
Proper Maintenance and Care for Playground and Safety Surfaces
There is no playground surface that is completely 100% maintenance freeānot even poured in place rubber playground surfaces. Probably the most common misconception with rubber playground surface is that it is maintenance free. Like everything else in the world, this product requires a little bit of TLC to keep it looking great (and functioning properly).…
Read MorePlayground Surface Binder Types and Their Benefits
Poured in place playground surfacing materials require a binding agent to bind the materials together for safety and durability. There are primarily two different types of binders used in poured in place rubber surfacing. The rubber binding agent is a key component in the application. Many installers do not understand the difference between the binders…
Read MoreGrant Options for Rubber Playground Surfacing
How to pay for that new playground? The playground grants resource list. Most often, the first thing we talk about with prospective new playground surfacing customers and local community organizations is budget. For obvious reasons we (and they) must stay within their budget constraints. But there are a significant number of playground grants resources available…
Read MorePlayground Safety Checklist
Without question, the most important thing to think about when considering options for your playground or playground surfacing is whether or not the playground is safe. Playgroundsafety.org is a great resource to use when researching safety standards for your playground and surface. Checklist of the Top 10 things to Consider for Playground Safety Adult Supervision…
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