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Practice Cage Cricket Wicket Surfaces

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Practice Cage Cricket Wicket Surfaces are all the rage in the UK for cricket clubs and schools because are an ideal facility to train and practice on. The cricket nets help keep the ball with tight restraints for perfect training exercises and the surfacing is ideal because is hard wearing and gives the playing characteristics needed.

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At soft surfaces we can provide costs for single bay practice cage cricket wickets, double bay synthetic turf cricket nets areas, triple bay caged cricket wicket and even four bay practice recreational facility areas. The prices and costs will obviously differ but we can tailor fit a quote to fit budgets as their are several designs and specifications of the artificial grass cricket wicket areas. For further information on the ECB approved facilities, synthetic turf specification or general costs please email [email protected].

Impact Attenuating Playground Surfacing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Impact attenuating playground surfacing is a type of safety surface to meet the CFH critical fall height of play area equipment which is tested under BS EN 1177. Injuries caused by falls from the playground equipment is investigated and this determines the free fall space and CFH needed to be met which makes the depth of impact absorbing surfacing needed to be installed. The HIC test Head Injury Criterion is used for these tests.

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The construction of the play areas in a nursery, school, outdoor classroom, leisure centre or park can vary dependent on the drainage and structure needed so MOT bases could be used, a tarmac macadam engineered sub base or a concrete layer which is usually no fines concrete to make the whole system porous.

Impact attenuating playground surfacing could be anything from wet pour safety surface, in situ rubber crumb surfaces, rubber mulch surfacing, play sand, loose bark, insitu synthetic surfacing, grass mat flooring, artificial grass floor or preformed rubber tiles.

For further details on the Q26 specification in-situ impact absorbing artificial surfacing please contact 01625 445760 or visit http://softsurfaces.co.uk/

Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London able to fit this surface across the entire London area.

In addition to installation, our team can offer polymeric MUGA repair services for existing polymeric MUGA surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a polymeric MUGA surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenation, be sure to get in contact with us.

For this particular post, we show off one of our Polymeric MUGA installations that we carried out in Haringey, London.

You can see below the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.

Polymeric surfacing is the perfect all round surface for a multitude of different sports including basketball, netball, football, tennis and much more.

Not only is this a perfect MUGA surface, but it also improves the aesthetics of an area, particularly if this is an old sports floor that hasn’t been actively maintained.

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Polymeric Refurbishment for Adidas

Please see the video below showing the process of polymeric sports surfacing refurbishment of an old macadam court in London.

Please see video transcript below:
0:00 Hey, guys this is Dan from Soft Surfaces again here. In this video we’re going to be showing you a polymeric surface refurbishment in Haringey, London.

00:07 The first thing we do for this job is actually examine the previous surface. So we tend to do this in all of our installations just to make sure that it’s suitable for our actual surface we’re going to be installing. As you can see this is really in need of a refurbishment, this one.

00:18 Next up, the now polymeric surface is actually being fitted. So you can see us actually having the materials there on site ready to actually fit that onto the new surface. And [inaudible 00:00:26] is actually laid onto it so you can a very large surface like I previously said.

00:31 Next up, the structural polymeric spray is actually then applied, so this really gives it the cover it needs. This specific job was actually an Adidas-based job so you can see that from the logo there. So they actually wanted this surface installed with their branding on it, so we obviously then carried that out.

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00:44 Here at Soft Surfaces we’ve installed many different polymeric surfaces. We’ve both installed them and refurbished them. So we really do know what we’re doing with the surface type and we really feel that we’re the experts in the industry for that. So if you’re interested in any more information about polymeric, just check out our website and we’ll feel free to explain that more for you.

01:00 Finally now the completed project. So as you can see it from the photos, this looks absolutely brilliant when it’s installed. It really has transformed the surface massively. The Adidas branding on there looks absolutely fantastic and obviously with it being multi-use games area, you can play football, basketball, many different sports on there, kind of depending on the school’s preference really. So these are really great surface types for those looking to play multiple sports.

01:20 Here at Soft Surfaces, we’ve done a lot of work in the London area. As a result of this, we’re actually ranking in google for the following phrases; MUGA sports pitch repair London, Haringey polymeric surface in London, refurbish my sports pitch in London, surfaces for multiple games in Haringey, best company for football pitches London, and much, much more.

01:41 So if you’re interested in any prices or specifications regarding the surfaces that we can install, please just visit us at our website, www.softsurfaces.co.uk. Thanks for watching guys. I’m going to see you guys later.

What is Polymeric MUGA

A Polymeric MUGA is a rubber surface which is very similar to wetpour but has been adapted to be used as a all weather sports surface.

The rubber is usually thinner and has a firmer underfoot and coated with an anti slip coating which makes it a lot safer for a variety of sports. The surface porous which allows the water to drain through, ensuring this surface can be used all year round.

It is possible to get creative with a Polymeric MUGA as the anti slip coating is available in a variety of colours including red, green or blue just to name a few. We also offer line markings for a variety of sports including football, basketball and netball.

Benefits of Polymeric MUGA in Haringey, London

Having a Polymeric MUGA surface installed in the Haringey, London area definitely has its benefits, these include the following:

MUGA can be used for Multiple Sports

This is a very obvious one, but the fact that the space is multi use makes it a fantastic investment, rather than having to finance and build multiple games surfaces, a polymeric MUGA can be used to host a variety of sports all on the same surface.

Low Maintenance Costs

A major benefit of a Polymeric MUGA surface is that they are super low maintenance. Polymeric MUGA surfacing usually only need the occasional sweep and litter removal. However Synthetic turf MUGA surfacing requires slightly more maintenance, but this is still just a small amount compared to a natural grass surface.

Polymeric MUGA Applications in Haringey

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing polymeric MUGA can actually be used for, and the truth is, its an extremely versatile flooring type.

To give some examples, here are some applications that polymeric MUGA can be used for in this area:

Polymeric MUGA Basketball Court
Polymeric MUGA Netball Court
Polymeric MUGA Tennis Court

London Borough of Haringey

The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs.

It shares borders with six other London boroughs. Clockwise from the north, they are Enfield, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Islington, Camden, and Barnet.

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For more information on polymeric MUGA installations in the UK including prices, designs and specifications, please get in contact today and a member of our team will be happy to help.

School Adventure Trail Designs

Posted on May 23, 2024July 8, 2024 by Elliot

Bring out the child in your planning, as you get imaginative with the playground space. It’s amazing how easy it is to turn land into an exciting obstacle course. There’s an assortment of advantages to utilising the playground area- adventure trails and other obstacle courses can make the most of little room- this in-turn enables more kids to play, all at once.

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School adventure trail designs can be exhilarating school inclusions and as the years go on, we are seeing more and more introduced to school premises. A trail design can consist of various kinds of play area equipment including ‘monkey bars’, balance beams, traversing and climbing apparatuses.

Each of the previously discussed all come with their own advantages too, not only do they enable a school to make more of the space, but also give kids the opportunity to develop their coordination, physical and cognitive skills.

Learning may seem as though it is all classroom-based, but you’d be wrong to assume that is where lessons finish. The playground provides many a lesson, not only for motor skills but for social and problem-solving too.

Read on to find out what types of trails, equipment and playgrounds are available, as well as the potential benefits they can have for little ones.

Activity Trail Surfaces for Schools

Activity trail surfaces for schools can be designed in a number of ways and there are also factors that should be taken into account, this extends further than the aesthetics and design- it should also include safety.

What do we mean by safety? Playgrounds often spring to mind when we talk about accidents at school, and they can’t be completely avoided. Nonetheless, precautions are imperative. As well as rules, regulations and play area monitors, it also comes down to the surroundings.

That is why we recommend wetpour and rubber mulch solutions for the ground, especially surrounding playground equipment. Both have been carefully cultivated to offer extra protection in case of a fall. Don’t worry the base shock pad, isn’t obvious and actually appears as normal concrete or flooring that we’re used to, only it does provide our children with a safer area.

Two of the safety-orientated, robust and sleek types of surfacing that we are referring to, are discussed in more detail below:

Wet Pour Surfacing– Wet Pour is also a rubber surfacing that you often see in schools and nurseries. Most of the time you will hear it called ‘soft tarmac’ or even rubber, it is made of two layers including a shock pad and helps prevent injuries.
Rubber Mulch– Ideal for muddy playgrounds, with a lot of grip, a soft surface and a natural look. The rubber mulch flooring is another great way to implement safety precautions for children’s school play.

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Equipment for Adventure Trails

Soft surfaces are important, but you’ll also want to know more about the equipment for adventure trails. There’s no end to equipment, there are many different choices and just browsing them will have you feeling young again.

It’s all about ensuring that the kids get to enjoy their surroundings whilst simultaneously developing their physical attributes.

Some of the equipment for school trails includes:

EY Adventure Trail
Fitness Equipment
Lumber Stacks
Jungle Gyms
Traditional Play

There’s no reason to stick to just one of the above, all of them are exhilarating for children and by incorporating them, you can accommodate more pupils at once.

There are endless options for them, and the above categories allow for swings, balance logs, bridges and obstacles. Combined with a safe surface, they can be great for all students. The general age range is from five years old to twelve, ensuring that the entire primary school can embrace all that an adventure trail has to offer.

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School Playground Obstacle Course

A boring outdoor space can be transformed into an exciting domain for children to progress, socialise and channel their energy. Obstacle courses can be made up of various apparatus, whether they are made to climb, duck-under, balance or simply sit on.

Use fitness-related play or assault-style courses that require a great setup for playground activities. You’ll be able to add the likes of duck and dive posts, chin-up bars, log pass, stairs, slides, traverse, netting and more.

As you delve into the possibilities, you become astonished with how many diverse obstacles and fun equipment are available at our fingertips. Schools don’t need to be dull or limited by space, instead they can be made enjoyable with good value courses sure to keep children fit and healthy.

Benefits of Adventure Playgrounds

It may seem as though these playgrounds are there to incite children into a frenzy before they begin their next class. There’s more to it than simply allowing pupils to have their one-hour to blow off steam. Instead, it has great value for each and every child.

Each individual will have their own preference, to what course or type of equipment they prefer. Regardless, there’s a long list of advantages. This includes physical health as well as much more.

Some of the benefits to adventure playgrounds include:

Motor Skills- All obstacles and playgrounds entail problem-solving, this creates skills in solving problems as well simultaneously improving motor skills. This could be holding and gripping small bars, as well as gross motor skills such as jumping and playing. Check out this post to learn more on the benefits of sensory activities.
Coordination- Similar to the above, different types of courses and playground games allow children to progress their skills. Different bars to hang from or beams to balance on, enable them to aid their eye-to-hand coordination.
Physical & Fitness Health- One of the more obvious benefits, has to be fitness. By introducing a playground with obstacles and equipment, it offers more reasons to run around and stay active.
Social Skills- Enjoyable physical tasks will encourage children to play together. They will soon get involved with helping each other finish the course, as well as giving each other tips. It’s a great way for them to come together and socialise.

Outdoor Safety Flooring Designs

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Outdoor safety surfacing is most commonly installed in nurseries, schools, playgrounds and parks but we have often installed them for houses and work environments. It is important because it protects children and all of the surfacing which we install meets the necessary BS EN 1177 play area standards.

Wetpour surfacing can be installed in many different colours; this allows you to make your playground a bright, colourful, exciting and visually pleasing surface. Wet pour is the most popular outdoor safety flooring for playgrounds, this is most likely because of its range of benefits and the fact that coloured rubber graphics can be inserted into the surface, making your play area unique and also able to stand out.

Rubber mulch is a shredded rubber flooring type and it is normally installed in community areas, where the client would prefer to have a natural rustic look. Grass mats are also installed in parks to keep the appearance of real grass while adding extra safety qualities to the area. The mats have a honeycomb shape; this lets the natural grass grow through the mat, whilst providing a safe ground surface. To find out more about the outdoor soft flooring we can install, contact us today through the quick enquiry form and we’ll discuss costs and designs for the work.

Recreational Safety Surfaces

When having a rubber wetpour playground installed, we also make sure all of our clients are aware of the different safety surface graphics we have to offer. These graphics can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning that you can personalise them to specifically fit within your design ideas. All the individual graphics can help improve children’s learning abilities within school.

For example hop scotch graphics can help younger children excel with numbers. These safety surface graphics will help brighten up your play facility and give the area a range of educational and recreational themes. We have a variety of animal graphics on offer; these are popular with nursery school children who are beginning to learn about all the different animals.

Just like with the wet pour surfacing, all of these graphics can come in a variety of bright colours with bespoke designs. This helps to continue whatever theme that your facility has, as well as adding character and life to your playground. We strongly believe that play time is one of the most important times of the day for children within school; this is why we make sure that all of our clients have the best possible facility they can.

We will help work with our customers to keep within their budget, tailoring their specifications to make the perfect facility for their school. Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information on the safety flooring designs we can install at schools, nurseries and parks.

EPDM Graphic Inserts

Recreational safety surfaces can be installed for many different design specifications, this includes the type of surface, colours, sizes, dimensions and patterns. The previous wetpour projects we have carried out in nurseries have asked us to install bright colours, such as blue, yellow, green and red but the designs are ongoing and you can even have multi-coloured areas.

For educational environments, we normally insert a chosen design of graphics into the soft outdoor flooring, these graphics can be fun and educational and the children can be learning whilst in an activity. The popular choice of graphics for nurseries have been jungle animals, sea life and also roadway designs. Roadway designs teach the children the safety of crossing roads and what they should look out for when crossing.

The advantage of having graphics also means that you are providing outdoor learning; this is because you can choose from our graphics and make sure that they are relevant to your educational curriculum. The wet pour which we have installed for people’s driveways have normally been more natural and earth colours, which ensures that they blend in with the community.

In order to keep your recreational safety surfaces in excellent condition, regular maintenance should be carried out. If any dirt, leaves or litter falls on the surface then it should be removed as this can cause contamination to occur within the playground flooring. The surfaces are porous but if contamination gets into them it can block the drainage system and cause flooding and safety issues. Organisations which have wetpour should have a maintenance plan and be proactive with the cleaning schedule. It should be lightly brushed and washed when needed and checked for damages.

Rubber mulch should also have light pressure washing and brushing applied to prevent problems. Grass mats are very simple to look after; they only require you to check them and to look out for any damages. Please contact us if you would like us to send you over some product sheets and examples of the outdoor safety surfacing that we can install. We have completed many projects through the UK and can provide great value quotes for whatever work you’d like us to carry out for your playground or outdoor area.

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We are able to answer any questions or queries that you may have regarding safety flooring designs, so please get in touch with us if you require more information. Our experts will come back to you as soon as possible with answers to any concerns you have so contact us today for more details and a quote.

Activity Flooring Construction

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

We carry out activity flooring construction at schools all over the UK for facilities which can be used with a lot of different games and sports. The Multisport synthetic turf specification a softer landing surface compared to standard courts such as macadam and polymeric rubber.

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Activity Surfacing Installers

As specialist activity surfacing installers we have completed numerous projects throughout the UK so we offer help on every aspect of the work. We can lay out the flooring straight away however we may put down a shockpad first. This gives a more impact absorbing surface which is safe for children to use. You can also customise the design of the whole games space by adding equipment like PS3 and PS4 enclosures and games panels. These create a fun interactive play area for children that is suitable for lessons or extracurricular activities.

Make sure you contact us today if you’ve got any questions with regards to activity flooring construction in schools. We provide a detailed quote for any work you need us to carry out. We’ll also provide product sheets and videos of our previously completed work on games spaces.

This makes it ideal for multi-activity surface construction in primary schools where younger children will be taking part in different games for lessons and at break times. You may get the artificial activity surfacing in different colours and design it how you would best see fit which would appeal to younger children in primary schools.

The activity flooring construction itself should always take place on a prepared macadam sub base. This may be installed by us or we could use an existing tarmac area as the sub base if you are looking to resurface it with the synthetic turf. We will roll out the coloured activity surface carpet and secure it at the joints and the edges to keep it secure and prevent it from moving around.

If you are thinking about multi-activity flooring construction at your school, we offer advice on the costs and help you to create a design for the project. Fill in our quick enquiry form on this page and we’ll come back to you with additional information and case studies of our previous work.

Needlepunch Facility Resurfacing

We also complete activity surface maintenance works as well as being activity surfacing installers. If your synthetic games surface does get misused or vandalised in anyway then we’ll be able to fix the problem with reactive maintenance. To avoid this from happening then you will need to complete regular maintenance and repairs to make sure that you get the most of your multi-activity flooring for as long as possible.

The specification should last for about 10 years once the installation is complete. Regular maintenance can add an extra 4 to 5 years so it can make a difference to costs on needlepunch facility resurfacing in the future. Routine checks are important to ensure that your games space surface doesn’t have any problems. These could be things like a part of the flooring had ripped or pulled away. These are necessary for helping you notice these small issues before they become serious. If you’ve got any other types of multi use games are which is in need of cleaning and maintenance, head over to this page – http://softsurfaces.co.uk/muga-surfacing-repair/ for more advice on how we can help.

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How is Multisport Synthetic Surfacing Installed?

The installation of multisport synthetic surfacing consists of laying down an appropriate sub base and then installing the synthetic carpet. Firstly the existing surface is dug out if necessary to the correct levels. Then the installers will stone up to required level and lay down a macadam sub base. Once an appropriate sub base has been installed, the experts will lay down a geotextile membrane. This will prevent weeds from growing through the surface help to prevent contamination from beneath.

We can then install the Multisport synthetic carpet over this. The team could also include line markings by cutting out the material and laying them between the seams. Our company aims to offer the best prices for multi-activity flooring construction. We’ll always do our best to carry out the installation to a top standard. We pride ourselves in the quality of our installations. Therefore you can be sure the final project will be top quality.

Take a look at this video below which shows this process in full. The project was done at a primary school in the UK and included a vibrant colourful design.

Installing Activity Surfaces

As experts when it comes to installing activity surfaces, we offer a number of designs for you to choose from. The surfacing we supply is available in a variety of different colours depending on your individual needs and requirements.

We are a professional company who have been in the trade for a number of years. You can be sure that we will complete the construction to the very best standard. We only make use of premium materials when installing activity surfaces. This ensures the construction will last a long time once complete.

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Our experts will gladly offer you more information on activity flooring construction if necessary. So please get in touch using the contact form if you require more information. Once we receive your enquiry we’ll get back to you with additional information on the construction process and the costs involved.

Playground Marking Graphics

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Playground marking graphics are an important part to enhance your play area and make it a fun and educational environment for the children to play in. We are regularly asked to install thermoplastic designs in nurseries, schools, parks and playgrounds and we have a wide range of markings to choose from.

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Playground Marking Installation

The playground marking graphics can transform, renovate and revitalise your dull tarmac surface and make it a nicer place for the children and something which they will want to use. The process is very quick and cost-effective, minimising disruptions on site. We place the thermoplastic playground markings in the correct area, then apply heat to the design. This makes the plastic shape melt and stick onto the macadam flooring.

Schools outdoor play areas used to have paint markings applied to the tarmac; this was a long process and would have to be done regularly when the paint was worn off. These designs last much longer and look a lot better because they are preformed and brighter colours and various patterns could be applied to them.

You can find out more about school playground marking installation by talking to a member of our team. Please take a moment to contact us through the quick and easy form on this page if you have any questions about costs and design choices for these markings. One of our experts will send you over a few case studies and examples of the products we have available, as well as discussing a quote for your project.

Thermoplastic markings are not just fun, they can be educational and also bring the community together. This is because snakes and ladders and hopscotch designs have numbers on them and children will be learning in an activity. They can bring the pupils and community together because we’re often asked to install friendship stops and recreational quiet areas.

The playground markings that we can install are available in a number of different colours and designs depending on your individual needs and requirements. We may alter designs to meet your spending budget, so please do not be afraid to let us know how much you are planning to spend on the graphics that we install.

Maintaining Thermoplastic Designs

These facilities are commonly found at schools, colleges and sports clubs as they cater for a diverse range of sports. Here are some of the key benefits of having a MUGA:

Suitable to use for a range of sports and activities
Versatile designs including hard court and artificial grass
Makes the most of your existing outdoor space
No need to install multiple facilities for different sports
Less maintenance is required as you are only looking after one area
School children can enjoy doing a number of activities

These are a few of the reasons why people choose to have multi-use sports facilities and playground markings for schools.

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A lot of schools, nurseries, kindergartens and parks in the UK have high-quality play area graphic markings installed onto their macadam surface. The educational designs can be things such as:

Snakes and Ladders
Hopscotch
Number tracks
Alphabet games
Animals
Cartoon characters

The recreational designs can bring the community together and we have previously installed friendship stops and quiet areas. The design specification is endless and we are always looking for more ideas and possible graphics. If you have any of your own design ideas make sure you let us know.

The thermoplastics are bright, colourful and available in a range of characters that can encourage active play. Along with macadam play surfaces, we also install wetpour rubber safety play areas with coloured graphics, take a look at this page – http://softsurfaces.co.uk/wet-pour-construction/ to find out more on this product.

We provide many designs and styles for the markings so that they may be perfectly suitable for your primary school. Plastic play area graphics are usually suitable for leisure areas, primary schools and day care organisations. They’re tough and durable enough for everyday use and various weather conditions. We can additionally complete repair and restoration for tired graphics. This is for existing markings which might have been worn out or become weakened with time. We are also able to implement traditional play area markings. Some of these designs include:

Duck Duck Goose
Target Throwing
Hopscotch
What’s the Time Mr Wolf?
Snakes and Ladders
Compasses

The application process of thermoplastic markings is fairly simple and quick. This helps in reducing interruption in primary schools and nursery playgrounds. The anti slip graphic designs should be put on the playground surface and then heated so they soften and adhere to the tarmac.

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As soon as the application is complete, the graphics leave a vibrant and long lasting appearance. They are a great way to increase a playground’s appearance so it’s more enjoyable for school children. Our distinct range of products is wonderful for encouraging children to learn and have fun whilst actively playing outdoors.

Maintaining thermoplastic designs is fairly easy as long as you clean them regularly. In some cases you may need reapplication or removal of thermoplastics. Our team can carry out these services easily, so please make certain to contact us for more details.

Play Surface Markings Design

It is becoming more popular to have play surface markings designed and installed in schools, this is most likely due to the fact that Ofsted see thermoplastic graphics as an opportunity for students to be learning outside. Some pupils learn better outside and also being involved in activities, having the option for outside learning can improve your students’ educations and also your schools Ofsted report.

We install a range of designs, including graphics appropriate for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4, the graphics choice is endless and we are always up for hearing new possible designs which your organisation could have. Some facilities have old and worn out markings and want to replace, reline or remove them and this is another service which we are able to offer.

If you’d like to see one of our completed projects from start to finish, check out this short video clip below. This shows our team installing a solid colour Snakes and Ladders grid for a school play area:

When installing lots of thermoplastic designs, there is normally a theme which the graphics follow, such as jungles or sea life and this can be because of the educational curriculum which they are following. Play surface markings design allow your students have a great tarmac surface which both you and them may be proud of. It can also make your macadam surface look new and fresh.

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Play Area Painting

We can also paint macadam surfaces, either black or another chosen colour and then apply the thermoplastic markings. Tarmac is quick to fade and it can look old and worn out when this happens. This is why we offer painting services to improve the look of the area before applying the thermoplastic shapes.

We offer prices and advice regarding the best type of playground marking graphics to install for your recreational area. Please contact us through our enquiry form and we’d be happy to answer any questions you have.

Activity Marking Installers

Many schools get playground markings in order to improve the benefits of the facility. It can also encourage the youngsters to play outside, as well as impressing OFSTED staff. Playground markings are often important for the children’s education and learning, together with their entertainment and fitness levels. They are perfect for pupils of all ages in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Alongside normal, fun recreational graphics, there are educational graphics. These can cover a number of subjects, for example maths and English. The designs include number grids, alphabets, phonics, targets and roadways. Our activity marking installers can also provide other playground activity graphics and great prices so make sure to contact us today for a quote.

Play surface markings may be beneficial in improving pupils’ fitness and all-around health and it’s an ideal way to make fitness become fun. For school children, weight problems are a growing issue and inactivity can even affect the NHS. Having outdoor exercise spaces is a terrific way to increase health and fitness. There are plenty of organisations who can have colourful playground designs put down. The designs that our installers apply come from high-quality materials. Because of this, they provide resilience and long term results.

As kids are going to be running and playing on the graphics, it is essential for them to be safe to use. Completely new thermoplastic surface markings can also make a facility look a lot more colourful and appealing, this may attract pupils and parents to the school, as well as increase your OFSTED review. All of the designs are excellent for pupils in various age groups, and they could even create individual fun games.

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If you would like any further details on the playground marking graphics we can offer, please speak to us using the contact form provided. A member of our professional team will get back to you with more details regarding the costs and designs.

Safe Play Area Surface

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

We can install a safe play area surface for your outdoor facility to prevent kids from being injured while running around or using equipment. One of the most popular specifications we use is the wetpour rubber flooring which offers impact absorption for any trips or falls in the area. This surface type can be installed with a variety of different colours to create a diverse and interactive games space. You can even choose bespoke designs for your safety surfacing with a selection of graphics to suit your school or nursery.

Wetpour Play Area Surface

A ‘wet-pour’ playground surface is a blended mix of rubber granules bound together, having been mixed on site and laid on an existing suitable; or specially prepared base to provide an even and durable surface. It is typically a 2 layer system with the wearing course a constant depth of 15mm and base depth dependent on the CFH requirements. Our wet-pour surfacing is an in situ laid resin bound rubber crumb surface which is tested to BSEN 1177 : 1998. The base layer or shock pad layer is constructed from 2-6mm SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) rubber crumb, which is screeded to the appropriate depth and allowed to cure. The wearing course/layer is constructed from a 1-4mm EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber course.

Our safety surface installation services are usually required on the design of many public recreational facilities, as well as school and nursery areas. We can assist you with all aspects of a safe play area surface construction project, from offering free quotes and professional advice to designing and installing the surfacing itself. The wetpour playground flooring we install can come in a range of bright colours to create a fun and enjoyable environment for kids to play in.

Wetpour Graphic Designs

We also offer a variety of wetpour graphics in exciting shapes and designs such as animals, letters, numbers and footprints. Rubber games graphics can be installed to create games and activities including hopscotch, roadways and letter and number games to make learning fun for the children. All of the specifications we install are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the required safety characteristics for any play equipment which is used in the area. We take the safety of the children using our play facilities very seriously and keeping the surfacing we install safe for use is our paramount concern.

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Playground Surface Maintenance

We are experienced specialists in the installation of wetpour safe surfaces and a number of other safe play facility surfacing specifications such as rubber mulch and rubber grass mats. All of the safe play area surface options we install need to be regularly maintained and properly looked after to ensure that they remain safe for kids to use and that the surface doesn’t become damaged. There are many factors which can have an effect on the playground flooring and cause it to become damaged or worn out, these include heavy use, weathering, vandalism and lack of an appropriate maintenance schedule. The problems which can occur with wet pour rubber surfacing can include flooding and loss of porosity due to a build up of dirt and debris, as well as damage to localised areas of the playground. Check out this video which shows our team completing a repair to a wetpour surface which had become damaged:

In order to prevent these issues, it’s important to regularly brush the surfacing to remove any contaminants which may have fallen into the area, you can also use a hose to wash away any dirt from the playground. The frequency that these maintenance works are needed will vary for each different facility depending on the conditions of the surrounding area, for example if the playground is surrounded by a lot of trees then brushing will need to be carried out more often. We can offer you advice for how to properly maintain your wetpour rubber play area surface to ensure it keeps its original look and safety qualities for as long as possible. Repair kits for the surface can also be supplied to allow you to fix small areas of localised damage in the rubber flooring. However if there is damage to a large section of the playground, we can repair or resurface that area for you.

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If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the installation of maintenance of a safe play area surface, please use our contact form and give us as much detail as possible about your project so we can offer you some helpful information for quotes and specifications. You can also visit our website to find out more about the sports and recreational surfaces we install and provide services for – http://softsurfaces.co.uk/. We install sports facilities as well as recreational areas so please let us know if you have any enquiries for this sort of project as well and we’d be happy to help you. Tell us your thoughts on this topic and don’t hesitate to leave us a nice comment if you have any questions about safe playground surfacing or any of our other products!

Safety Surfaces For Playgrounds

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

One of the most popular safety surfaces for playgrounds is wetpour. This is often referred to as rubber tarmac or soft play area flooring. This particular specification consists of two main parts which are both laid to the existing surface. The first is a 100% recycled SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) which we apply as a base layer. The second is a top coat or wearing coarse of EPDM rubber crumb. This can be installed outside in school playgrounds along with parks and other recreational spaces.

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Wetpour Safety Surfaces

The depth of both the base coarse rubber (SBR) and the top coat of EPDM can be altered. We can change the depth to meet the critical fall height (CFH) of the children’s play equipment. The granules of the rubber playground safety surfaces are held together by a resin to give a resin bonded surfacing. The flooring is ideal for school play areas with or without equipment.

The wetpour rubber should be laid onto a porous base as it is porous and allows for water drainage from the children’s play surface. This means it is still suitable for use in wet weather and will not become flooded when it rains. You should carry out regular maintenance of these areas to ensure it remains porous.

The wetpour soft play area is hard wearing and should last for years but if over the years it becomes damaged there are wet pour repair kits that are available. These are mainly used to cover a small area of the safety surfacing, these are also made from the same EPDM that has been installed previously to the children’s play area.

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The wet pour is mixed with the resin to give the same resin bound surface as the original wet pour as the school playground. Children’s play surfaces such as nursery play areas can come with all types of outdoor play equipment. However, the soft play surfacing is ideal for a variety of different areas with or without children’s play equipment.

Alternative Play Area Surfaces

There are other types of surfaces that can be used in school playgrounds and nursery play areas, such as synthetic grass, rubber mulch, rubber bark, mats and matting. All have their uses, but the wet pour / safety surface is probably the most popular. With our graphics playground designs are easy to incorporate in soft play areas, the graphics are laser cut from sheets of EPDM so that they are consistent to photos in our graphics catalogue. These are laid onto the 100% recycled SBR and the top coat of wet pour is laid around them to give a perfect finish to the playing area wet pour surface.

After years of use the cheapest way to regenerate the wet pour safety surfacing would be for an overlay/recap to the area in a top coat soft pour surface this can be in colour EPDM or Black EPDM. To brighten up the area wet pour graphics can be used on the surface giving extra years of life to the children to enjoy outdoor play equipment safely.

There are all types of Play equipment that can be used for the children’s playground. You can place benches around the play areas for the children to sit and chat on. Slides and swings are popular along with climbing frames and trim trails. But you should always remember that the critical fall height (CFH) must be correct around all the playground equipment in the soft play areas. Safety is paramount and we think that safety surfaces for playgrounds should be professionally laid at the correct depth in these facilities.

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Below is a video of the wetpour safety surfaces being installed for a playground:

If you’d like any more information about the playground safety surfaces and the sports facilities we install, please visit http://softsurfaces.co.uk/ and fill in our contact form. We would be happy to discuss any queries you have regarding a playground safety surfacing project and one of our team members will be able to provide you with details of specifications and costs.

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Recessed Manhole Covers

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

It is a well known fact that Playground surfacing are designed to protect children, however sometimes within play areas you may come across a manhole that needs to be accessed for drainage. Recessed Manhole Covers come in a selection of sizes and as part of our package we can install recessed manhole covers that is infilled with safety surfacing.

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In addition, surfaces such as resin bound gravel may also require recessed manhole covers that sit flat on the paving and provide easy and safe access to the man hole. Here is an image of one we installed to a resin surface within the UK:

As told by Wikipedia: “Manhole covers are often made out of cast iron, concrete or a combination of the two. This makes them inexpensive, strong, and heavy, usually weighing more than 50 KG (110lb). The weight helps to keep them in place, and makes it difficult for unauthorised people without suitable tools to remove them.”

Here at Soft Surfaces, we can ensure that our recessed manhole covers across all surfaces are:

Durable
Affordable
Effective
Secure
Safe

The cost of us installing these really does depend on many factors including the location of your surface, the surface type itself and the size of the cover that you’re looking for. It’s worth contacting us via our contact form if you are interested regarding the costs of these covers.

History of Manhole Covers

As soon as people began to live in cities the problem of what to do with human waste became an issue. The first cities were built along great rivers that served as open sewers. This was hardly satisfactory due to the periodic plagues that resulted from too much human waste in close contact with people.

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Roman civil engineers solved this problem with the invention of the underground sewer. The Roman sewers, dug by hand and lined with brick, collected a city’s waste and deposited it far downstream. The Romans constructed access ways to these sewers to allow for periodic cleaning. The stone manhole covers that capped these access ways can still be seen in the old Roman City of Jerash in Jordan.

It would be quite a while until modern civilization rose to the level of the Romans. Construction began on the Chicago sewer system in 1856. New York City had only 200 mi (320 km) of sewer line laid by 1870, compared to 6,200 mi (10,000 km) today. The first manholes with covers were probably constructed in the early nineteenth century, not for sewers but for water or town gas pipelines. None of the covers for these manholes are known to survive to the present.

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If you have any queries about the specification of recessed manhole covers, or are interested in having a safety surface installed, then please free free to give our head office a call on 01625 445760