1. ABOVE GRADE: The most popular safety surfacing system we install is “above grade” or above ground. Typically, a barrier cloth is placed on top of the existing surface to provide separation. Borders are then used to contain the loose fill safety surfacing.
2. ABOVE GRADE WITHOUT BORDERS: Sometimes, for example in a natural, wooded area, we have used our certified wooden mulch under the structure tapered it down to nothing. This is the least expensive because it involved no excavation or borders. However, it is only appropriate for certain situations.
3. BELOW GRADE: Another method is “below grade”. This requires excavation of the area to remove the existing sod and soil and make room for the safety surfacing. A decision must made where will the excavated soil be disposed. It is also wise to provide for drainage (usually drainage stone). Barrier cloth is used below the drainage stone and above to provide separation. The use of borders buried at the perimeter provides a clean straight edge, but costs more than using no border.
Now the area is ready for the surfacing material. The closer we can get with truck, trailer, or Bob Cat Skid Steer, the less labor it will take to complete the project. A wheel barrel is an option too, but a more expensive one.
In stock for local delivery or available NATIONWIDE by from regional producers. Our Wooden Mulch is blondish in color, engineered and Certified for Playground use. Our wood fiber is a 100% natural product and contains no chemicals or artificial ingredients. It is made from recently harvested and debarked American wood, free of soils, leaves, twigs and other contaminates, which hasten decomposition. Chips are randomly sized and contain no waste wood or pallets as they could contain spilled chemicals, paint, metal, or wood preservatives. We utilize fresh wood that cannot be made into lumber. Local delivery is $75 in a 10 cubic yard dump trailer. Large loads (usually 100 cubic yards or more) are available through our regional producers.
The Process
Barrier Cloth provides separation between the ground and the surfacing product which helps keep them from intermixing, helps retard soil movement and reduces growth in the area.
Borders are typically installed above grade to help contain loose fill surfacing materials. Borders can be arranged in an organic, free from shape or in a rectangle. (Some customers, usually those in wooded or natural settings, will taper their wooden playground mulch down to grade, without the use of borders.)
Each project is quoted separately based upon the size of the area, the products chosen, depth of the surfacing and installation factors like access to the area by truck and trailer. We also offer below grade systems, drainage and interlocking unitary Rubber Tile pavers which are installed over a hard surface like concrete or asphalt.
When it comes to unique playground borders for containing your loose fill safety surfacing products we offer a number of attractive options that blend perfectly with our nature inspired playgrounds or any playground design.
The Process
Rubber Tile Pavers are a 22″ x 44″ interlocking rubber mats, installed together to form a unitary safety surface that exceeds ADA guidelines for accessibility and minimizes maintenance. Advantages of this type of surfacing are that it does not displace during usage and it does not harbor foreign objects. It provides easy cleaning, consistent shock absorbency and sure footing. Tiles should be installed over a hard surface such as solid concrete (best), blacktop (better), crushed stone (good, but will show wavy imperfections under), wood decking, roof tops, etc. . Rubber tiles are available in a number of colors and thickness, which vary to accommodate desired fall heights. Available nationwide FOB our shipping center in NY 11801.
A shock absorbing “safety surface” under and around the playground can reduce the frequency and severity of playground these injuries. Surfacing packages can be provided at the time of the playground installation or added after but prior to the first use of the equipment. For this reason, we have put together a number of Safety Surfacing Packages or choices for you.
1. Barrier Cloth:Â Barrier Cloth provides separation between the ground and the surfacing product which helps keep them from intermixing, helps retard soil movement and reduces growth in the area.
2. Playground Borders: Borders are typically installed above grade to help contain loose fill surfacing materials. Borders can be arranged in an organic, free from shape or in a rectangle. (Some customers, usually those in wooded or natural settings, will taper their wooden playground mulch down to grade, without the use of borders.)
3. Certified Wooden Playground Mulch:Â Other choices are available.
4. Installation: Each project is quoted separately based upon the size of the area, the products chosen, depth of the surfacing and installation factors like access to the area by truck and trailer. We also offer below grade systems, drainage and interlocking unitary Rubber Tile pavers which are installed over a hard surface like concrete or asphalt.
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