JungleMulch sure is a great product, there’s no doubt about that! Its natural good looks are due to an exclusive organic pigmentation colouring process. This means that the colour is brighter and holds to the rubber far better than water-based alternatives. As with any product, there are ways to increase longevity of rubber mulch.
Maintenance Requriements
Maintenance requirements are very minimal with JungleMulch.
On occasion, you may need to deal with some weed and grass growth as the natural migration of seeds grows weeds in the porous surface. You may additionally need to wash the surface with a low-pressure hose to remove dirt and dust to reveal the amazing bright colours of your surface.
Over the years, we have discovered first-hand that rubber mulch surfaces stand to these claims of durability. However, like any surface, JungleMulch can be prone to general wear, particularly in high-action areas.
At PlaySmart, we test our bonded mulch onto concrete with independent testing. This provides a worst-case scenario for surfacing to give clients the most accurate Critical Fall Height of the product.
In an effort to increase the surface’s longevity, we recommend using EPDM wear pads in high-action areas. Extra fall protection is often required under swing sets, at the end of slides or around roundabouts. Also, we recommend this in more heavily used playgrounds in heavily in highly populated areas.
Colour EPDM is renowned for its high tensile strength. In less technical terms that means it’s a material that has a high resistance to breaking under tension. EPDM, therefore, lends itself perfectly to creating Wear Pads in JungleMulch surfacing and can be designed and laid in all colours, shapes and sizes.
Contact Our Team to Discover New Ways to Increase the Longeivty of Rubber Mulch in your Playground
If you’re planning your JungleMulch surfacing project and would like to find out more about using EPDM Wear Pads and how to increase longevity of rubber mulch, please feel free to call us on 01564 742 811 or email enquiries@playsmartuk.co.uk. Alternatively, why not take a look at our free guide on how to choose a safety surface? To download, click below.
