Pros and Cons of Using Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds
Colour and design of rubber mulch
Our JungleMulch product comes in a range of colours that will stay bright due to our unique organic colouring process. Although we’re able to offer JungleMulch in a selection of natural colour blends, those looking to incorporate more colourful and intricate designs may be best suited to use our own brand of wet pour, RubbaSmart.
Durability
The durability of rubber mulch is second to none! As the mulch is bonded, it stays in place and is, therefore, a much more durable solution than other loose fill alternatives.
Maintenance requirements
As with any playground surface, we recommend that clients regularly inspect their rubber mulch installation to watch out for any damage and to ensure the surface stays clean and safe. When quickly addressed, these problems can be solved at a lower cost than more severe issues.
We recommend:
- Sweeping the rubber mulch surface regularly
- Occasionally pressure washing the area
- Removing small issues such as oil and chewing gum as soon as possible
- Pulling any sprouts/weeds/etc that become seeded
Safety
PlaySmart was founded with the promise to provide playground-flooring solutions where the safety of children is the top priority of everything we do. JungleMulch offers excellent slip resistance whilst being fully wheelchair and buggy accessible. We can install JungleMulch at a range of fully certified depths to provide fall protection to suit your requirements.
Critical Fall Height (m)
JungleMulch Depth
1.3m
40mm
1.7m
55mm
2.3m
80mm
2.8m
120mm
3.1m
140mm
An all-weather playground flooring solution
With cold winters and warm summers, finding a flooring solution that is suitable for use all year round is important to help get the most from playground equipment.
Rubber mulch playground surfaces eradicate the concerns around the hardness of the ground in both hot and cold spells of weather.
Quality of product
Although rubber mulch can be a more expensive product than other alternative playground flooring solutions, you do pay for quality. Having spent time researching other mulches on the market, we’ve concluded that as a general rule of thumb, cheaper surfaces tend to be less safe.
Installing our JungleMulch product means that you’ll have a safer product with a lifespan far longer than cheaper counterparts.
Environmentally friendly playground surface
More information on the pros and cons of using rubber mulch for playgrounds
If you’d like more information and bespoke advice on the pros and cons of using rubber mulch for playground projects – feel free to get in touch with one of our team. You can reach us on 01564 742811, or alternatively get in touch via this form.
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