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Gaps in Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing

Gaps in Poured in Place Rubber Surfacing

We get many service calls every year to fill gaps in poured in place rubber surfacing.  The gap usually appears...
All about sandbox covers

All about sandbox covers

Children aren’t the only ones who love the sand…so do insects and animals. Once installed, a sandbox should be maintained;...
Geofabric in playground construction

Geofabric in playground construction

Geo-fabric or landscape fabric plays a big role in a playground setting. It separates playground mulch from dirt and prevents weeds...
How important is site prep in playground surfacing?

How important is site prep in playground surfacing?

Playground site preparation is one of those topics that are rarely discussed when installing a new playground surface. All safety...
Playground installation checklist

Playground installation checklist

We often get asked what you need to know before your playground get installed. So here is a checklist that...
The different stages of Poured in Place Rubber deterioration

The different stages of Poured in Place Rubber deterioration

Do you see loose rubber granules everywhere on your poured in place rubber surface? Do you feel the granules come...
Maintaining a poured in place rubber surface

Maintaining a poured in place rubber surface

Poured in place rubber surfacing is NOT a maintenance free surface like some vendors might represent. Worse, it is a...
What do I need to know about commercial swings?

What do I need to know about commercial swings?

Swings are a great play activity. The sensation that a swing offers to a child is unique to that piece...
Poured in Place Rubber Vs. Rubber Tiles: What’s better for my playground?

Poured in Place Rubber Vs. Rubber Tiles: What’s better for my playground?

I, as well as our playground installers, get this question quite frequently; Which safety surfacing system is better for my...
What is engineered wood fiber?

What is engineered wood fiber?

Engineered wood fiber (EWF) or more commonly known as playground mulch is probably the most popular of all playground safety...
What exactly is poured in place rubber?

What exactly is poured in place rubber?

Poured in place rubber is a unitary surface often used in playgrounds to provide some cushioning to protect kids from...
Do I choose Synthetic Turf or Poured in Place Rubber?

Do I choose Synthetic Turf or Poured in Place Rubber?

Which surface should you choose for your playground: Poured in Place Rubber or Synthetic Turf? First of all, unless the...
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