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High-Quality Playground Surfacing and Borders

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Impact-attenuating surfaces and safety borders that protect children and meet ASTM standards.

Proper surfacing and border amenities are a must for frequently-used playgrounds. When kids lose their footing, poured-in-place rubber surfacing as well as loose-fill materials like rubber or wood mulch help avert serious injury and cushion serious falls. By implementing proper surfacing materials on your playground, you can make it a safer and more aesthetically pleasing area for children to play in. Whether you choose to utilize poured-in-place rubber surfacing or playground rubber mulch, it’s vital to ensure that surfacing materials are properly installed and evenly distributed around the play space.

Border materials are equally important, as they serve to demarcate one’s playground area from its surrounding outdoor space. Borders help keep loose-fill surfacing materials in one general area, and prevent it from becoming scattered around the outdoors. Surfacing materials will be safe within timber or plastic borders, and the kids on your playground will be safer for it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of playground surfacing is best?
It depends on your priorities. Poured-in-place rubber is the most durable and ADA-compliant but costs more upfront. Rubber tiles are modular and easy to replace. Engineered wood fiber (WoodCarpet) is the most affordable but requires ongoing maintenance. Our consultants can help you choose based on your budget, site, and safety requirements.
How deep does playground surfacing need to be?
Depth requirements depend on the critical fall height of your equipment and the type of surfacing material. For example, engineered wood fiber needs 9–12 inches of depth for most equipment heights. Poured-in-place rubber thickness is engineered based on specific fall heights. We'll specify the correct depth as part of your project proposal.
Do you install surfacing?
Yes. We offer professional surfacing installation for poured-in-place rubber, rubber tiles, and bonded rubber mulch. Engineered wood fiber can be installed by our team or self-installed with guidance. Installation pricing is included in your project proposal.