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Surfaces
There are various options for surfacing a playground, recreation area, field, or track. You can choose from loose-fill material, rubber tiles, poured-in-place rubber, artificial turf, or any combination. Falls to the ground are a major cause of injury on the playground and in sports. Find out how to prevent these life-threatening injuries and comply with regulations.
Oct 1, 2019 - 09:39
Press Release - New surfaces addressing the need for safer, more durable, environmentally-friendly...
Jun 21, 2019 - 17:28
Playgrounds are an integral part of childhood. Who among us did not live for those trips to the...
By Nic Campesi
Jun 18, 2019 - 09:00
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Surfacing is important for playgrounds. The source of your surface material is worth investigating.
By Nic Campesi
Jun 24, 2018 - 14:21
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Some schools and parks are replacing rubber mulch made from recycled tires.
By Tim McNamara
Jun 24, 2018 - 14:00
Here are some important things to know about options for the surface of your playground.
By Nic Campesi
Mar 6, 2018 - 13:28
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Rubber mulch from recycled tires is a popular surface for playgrounds. While it has benefits, it...
Jul 10, 2017 - 09:45
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You probably already know that poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing is the most popular...
By Rolf Huber
Jun 20, 2017 - 14:28
Impact attenuation for playground surfacing in North America gets its start through the work of the...