Surfacing Explained
…n the equipment you played on when you were a child and the surfacing is not asphalt like back in your day. However, is the surfacing still safe? One of the most important elements when looking at new…
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Keep a Tight Maintenance Schedule For Loose Fill Surfacing
Playground surfacing takes a lot of abuse; thousands of little feet are constantly pounding, pushing, kicking, and grinding at the surfacing. Occasionally, through sloppy installation, playground…
Making Playground Surfacing Safe for Kids
…und safety is a top priority. Choosing the right playground surfacing can help you reduce the chance of injuries, bringing you one step closer toward creating a safer play environment. Choosing the be…
The Evolution of Playground Surfacing
…good. I wonder who made the equipment, and who supplied the surfacing?” It’s easy to forget that the second part of the question, “Who supplied the surfacing?” would, not so long ago, probably have so…
The Complicated Issue of Surfacing
…ccess your space. The number one barrier to a playground is surfacing. When I was traveling this summer, I saw many instances of non-maintained surfacing that impacted not only the accessibility of th…
Turf Playing Field vs Playground Surfacing
…y large school district) requested that we test some of the surfacing that they had just installed at two of their elementary schools. This was not an atypical request, we test surfacing on playground…
IPEMA Certification Program for Playground Surfacing
…njury prevention practices is to provide adequate resilient surfacing under and around playground equipment. What exactly is “adequate” and how does a playground owner/operator know if the minimum sta…
Evaluating Playground Surfacing System for Compliance with Performance Standards
…play equipment continue to apply the same rationale for the surfacing performance generated by the F8.63 Subcommittee. I believe this debate has a significant impact on the outcomes of the ASTM F1487 …
Surfacing - Play really can start from the ground up!
…rised, when talking to recreation managers and buyers about surfacing, to hear them say, “it’s expensive, and doesn't really add any play or fun to the site, but it’s something we have to do.” There’s…
Poured-In-Place Surfacing Tips
What do we know of poured-in-place surfacing? Walk on it. You might find yourself compelled to do a little hopping around. It’s very cushy and springy, so no wonder it is such a popular surfacing opti…
Getting the Most Out of Your Rubber Tile Playground Surfacing
The Problem with Playground SurfacingGiven the cost of synthetic surfacing, combined with tight budgets, many buyers are asking themselves one key question: How can we get the maximum performance…
A New Look in Surfacing
… proclamation of five young boys, breakdancing on Playmatta surfacing. As a result of the pleadings from the boys, the school did extend the area covered with Playmattas, and the fun continued. The Ma…