Recycled rubber safety matting for playgrounds has numerous benefits, making it an excellent choice for both safety and environmental reasons.
Here are some key points:
- Safety and Injury Prevention: Recycled rubber matting is excellent at cushioning and absorbing shock, which helps to prevent injuries from falls or trips. This makes it a safer surface for children to play on, especially around playground equipment like swings, slides, and climbing walls.
- Eco-Friendly: These mats are primarily made from recycled tyres, which helps reduce waste and repurpose materials that would otherwise contribute to landfill. This makes recycled rubber surfacing an environmentally friendly option.
- Versatility and Durability: Rubber flooring is highly versatile and durable. It can withstand various weather conditions and heavy use, making it a long-lasting solution for playgrounds.
- Cost-Effective: Compared to other safety surfacing options like engineered wood fibre, rubber playground tiles are more cost-effective in the long run due to their durability and low maintenance requirements.
- Accessibility: Poured rubber playground flooring is ADA-compliant, meaning it is wheelchair accessible and safe for individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring inclusive play spaces for all children.
- Insulation Properties: Recycled rubber is an excellent insulator, which can be beneficial in maintaining a comfortable play surface temperature and reducing noise.
Overall, recycled rubber safety matting offers a blend of safety, environmental benefits, durability, and cost-effectiveness, making it a superior choice for playground surfaces.
Rubber Safety Matting for Playgrounds (EPDM)
Recycled rubber safety matting for playgrounds has numerous benefits, making it an excellent choice for both safety and environmental reasons.
Here are some key points:
- Safety: EPDM rubber is highly regarded for its safety features. It is non-toxic and provides a cushioned surface that helps reduce the risk of injuries from falls, making it ideal for playgrounds where children are active.
- Durability: EPDM is known for its high durability. It can withstand various weather conditions and heavy use without cracking or deteriorating, which ensures a long-lasting playground surface.
- Elasticity and Anti-Slip Properties: The material’s elasticity contributes to its shock-absorbing qualities, while its anti-slip properties help prevent accidents, providing a safer play environment for children.
- Versatility and Aesthetic Appeal: EPDM rubber is available in a variety of colours and designs, allowing for creative and visually appealing playground surfaces. This versatility can enhance the aesthetic appeal of playgrounds, making them more attractive and engaging for children.
- Maintenance: EPDM surfaces are relatively easy to maintain. They do not require extensive upkeep and can be cleaned easily, which is a practical advantage for playgrounds that need to stay in good condition with minimal effort.
In summary, EPDM rubber safety matting is a preferred choice for playgrounds due to its safety, durability, elasticity, anti-slip properties, versatility, aesthetic potential, and ease of maintenance. These features make it an ideal surface for creating a safe and enjoyable play environment for children.
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Playground Safety Matting Specifications
Description | Wetpour (SBR) | Wetpour (EPDM) | |
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Porous | Non-Porous | ||
Size | On Site Installation | On Site Installation | On Site Installation |
Thickness | 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm and 100mm | 1-2mm thicker than porous installation | 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm and 100mm |
Shape | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Colour | Black, Tennis Court Green, Rust Red, Blue, Grey, Brown, Golden Yellow | Various bright colours | |
Material | Recycled Rubber – SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) | EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene) | |
Two Layer System | Top Layer – SBR – High Density, Bottom Layer – SBR – Low Density | Top Layer – EPDM – High Density, Bottom Layer – SBR – Low Density |
Size:
On Site Installation
Porous Thickness:
12mm, 15mm, 20mm,25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm and 100mm
Non-Porous Thickness:
12m, 15mm, 20mm,25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm and 100mm
Shape:
Custom
Colour:
Black, Tennis Court Green, Rust Red, Blue, Grey, Brown, Golden Yellow
Material:
Recycled Rubber – SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber)
Two Layer System:
Top Layer – SBR – High Density
Bottom Layer – SBR – Low Density
Size:
On Site Installation
Thickness:
12mm, 15mm, 20mm,25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm and 100mm
Shape:
Custom
Colour:
Various bright colours
Material:
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene)
Two Layer System:
Top Layer – EPDM – High Density
Bottom Layer – SBR – Low Density
Thickness * – Thickness of Safety Rubber matting is subject to Critical Fall Height (SANS)
Create a Safer, Eco-Friendly Play Space Today!
Our durable, shock-absorbing playground safety matting provides the perfect blend of protection, sustainability, and long-lasting performance. From recycled rubber to colorful EPDM options, we have solutions for every playground.