By: Mark Gregory | 2011-09-28 | Environment Playgrounds play an inevitable role in the life of children, as they provide fresh air and exercise which is essential for their mental and physical growth. While in the playground falls and injuries are likely to happen, and it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure the safety of their children. read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2010-09-28 | Business Are you planning to get your unused school playground resurrected? Wondering what type of playground surface to install? Then you should consider installing rubber mulch playground surfaces read more
By: Sameep Shah | 2010-03-26 | Landscaping It does not matter how fun a playground is. If it is not safe, a wise parent will not purchase it to go in their backyard. The fundamental reason a playground may be unsafe is the surface it is set on. read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2010-11-03 | Tools and equipment Rubber mulch has been introduced as an inventive material for playground surfacing. On one hand it provides an effective cushion against a fall from any playground equipment and on the other hand it also makes use of recycled rubber thereby putting it to great use. Read on to find out more. read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2010-09-28 | Home improvement Are you planning to get your unused school playground resurrected? Wondering what type of playground surface to install? Then you should consider installing rubber mulch playground surfaces. Read this article to find out more about rubber mulch playground surface material and its features. read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2010-12-30 | Home improvement Rubber mulch surfaces make playgrounds safer as well as more attractive for children. At the same time, they let water and nutrients pass through to the soil. read more
By: Jessica Thomson | 2011-11-26 | Horses All weather surfaces need to ensure they are covered in the correct material to stop the surfaces from freezing over. Many equestrian activities require all weather surfaces to ensure the ground is safe to use all year round. There are two main types of material that is used for all weather surfaces: Rubber and Plastic. Rubber or Plastic materials are mixed with sand to make all weather surfaces e read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2011-08-05 | Home improvement Recycled rubber mulches have popularly been used for playground surfacing as well as for landscaping in the backyards/gardens. They are durable, less expensive and non-toxic, hence the perfect option. Most importantly, use of rubber mulches helps to protect the environment. read more
By: Mia Cusack | 2010-12-30 | Fitness Equipment You probably have noticed the special flooring at a number of playgrounds in your area. The surface does not look anything like asphalt, or any other traditional pavement you are familiar with. That is not surprising, as more and more playground and sports facilitates are switching from old-fashioned flooring options to more efficient, contemporary solutions. This includes rubber playground flooring. read more
By: Mia Cusack | 2011-01-01 | Tools and equipment If you are looking for versatile flooring, rubber matting floors are heard to beat. Not only is recycled rubber flooring very efficient, it is also slip-resistant. It does not matter if the surface is wet, you can safely walk on it without having to fear that you would end up on the floor. But that is not all! Rubber matting, such as welcome mats, will not only keep you safe; they will also protect the floors they are covering. read more
By: Jonathan R Richards | 2010-03-26 | Interior design Many modern playgrounds and gymnasiums are now being constructed with a new type of rubber flooring. This improvement came on the heels of many small children receiving injuries from falling on either dirt or crushed stone playground bases. Playground rubber flooring is actually manufactured from ground rubber obtained from recycling used car tires. However recycled tires can not be used in residential applications because they are made from synthetic materials that contain petroleum products. This makes recycled rubber flooring appropriate for outdoor use, but inappropriate for indoor use of any kind. read more
By: Mia Cusack | 2011-01-01 | Fitness Equipment Every parent worries about the safety of their children. Children are innocent and often do not realize the dangers that lurk around them. All they want to do is play and have fun, regardless if they are at home, in school, at the day care centre, or on the playground. Many schools and other facilities with playgrounds have long realized the many advantages of using playground rubber flooring. As one of the top recycled rubber products, playground rubber is an excellent solution for areas. read more
By: Jennifer Boris | 2010-11-28 | Home & Family Backyard recreational areas are places where young kids can play on swing sets, see saw, sand boxes and have fun right in their own backyard. Playing in the backyard offers a lot of advantages for your child and helps develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, sharing and physical ability. If you have a wood play set in the backyard you should have a protective surface underneath which helps to prevent injuries to children. read more
By: Nicolas Breedlove | 2010-10-01 | Home improvement The possibilities of injuries in a playground have always been an issue of concern. However, with rubber surfacing the chances of injury because of a fall from a playground equipment can greatly be reduced. They come in a wide range to choose from. Read on to know more. read more