Rubber Play Area Safety Surfacing

Cost Effective
Playground Surfacing

Features	Advantages	Benefits
Does not absorb moisture	Material dries quickly	All year round use
Does not dry out in fine weather	Does not splinter or become harsh to walk on; Does not get dusty; Does not break down into smaller pieces	Comfortable to walk on - without shoes if preferred; Does not easily blow around; No scrapes, scratches or splinters
Bonded colouring process	Does not rub off; UV stable	Long lasting aesthetics; Does not stain skin or clothes
Heavier than wood / bark material	Does not float; Minimal movement in wind/adverse whether	Minimal maintenance - Unlikely to scatter easily
Inorganic material	Unattractive to pets and wildlife; Rain will normally keep it clean but can be hosed down if needed; Falling debris from surrounding trees can be easily removed	Minimises risk of animal soiling; Does not encourage organic growth; Saves money; Can consider reducing the initial depth needed
Does not compact or degrade	No need to overcompensate for expected loss; Does not need topping up; Does not need replacing	No maintenance program needed; No risk of variable safety performance between top ups
Greater impact absorbency	Can use less material; Less ground preparation	Easier/ cheaper to install
The Ecoscape brand	Guaranteed to be metal and fibre free; Tested and approved to EN1177; Sealed in colouring process; Fire resistant; 100% non toxic	Approved for formal safety use in public areas; Consistent safety performance regardless of weather conditions