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Wetpour Installation in Uxbridge, London

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on wetpour flooring in Uxbridge, London and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

Post installation, our team can offer wetpour repair services for existing wetpour surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a wetpour surface that needs either rejuvenating or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us today.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our wetpour installations that we carried out in Uxbridge, London.

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

As always, if you are interested in any of our wetpour service we offer throughout Uxbridge or the entire London area, be sure to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Wetpour Installation in Uxbridge, London Case Study

What was the specification? : Wetpour and Artificial Grass
What colours were used? : Pink, Black and Green
What was the size of the job? : 90m²
How long did the job take? : 2 days on site
What sub base was used? : MOT Type 1 Stone

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Wet Pour Roadway

The video below shows a wetpour surface laid around artificial grass to simulate a roadway.

This is ideal for children in schools and nurseries to learn road safety.

Please see video transcript below:

00:02 Hi guys, it’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here. In this video we’re going to be showing you a wetpour roadway track around an artificial grass in Uxbridge.

00:10 So here’s the existing grass surface where it’s going to be installed, we then proceed to actually excavate this surface ready for the wetpour and artificial grass to be fitted. Next up we actually install the base course and the roadway ready and then finally guys, here’s the completed wetpour roadway around the artificial grass.

00:24 So as you can see it’s really transformed the area, lots of colours. Obviously wetpour being a safety surface, it’s great for kind of a critical fall height for kids playing on it and obviously artificial grass means less maintenance than the traditional grass as well. So overall they were really, really pleased with this install and it really helped transform the entire area.

00:38 Here at Soft Surfaces Limited we’re a nationwide company. However, after doing a lot of work in the London area, we rank in Google for these key words, West London synthetic turf business, Uxbridge playground surfacing, best fake grass company Uxbridge, London play area surfacing company, installers of fake lawns UK and even more than that. So if you’d like any more information about the prices or specifications of the surfaces we can install, please find our website in the description of this video. Thanks for watching, guys and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Wetpour in Uxbridge, London

Having a wetpour surface installed in the Uxbridge, London area has many benefits, these include the following:

Slip Resistant

Wetpour has been rigorously tested for slip resistance, so children have the ability the run freely on the surface from without about falls or accidents.

Easy to Repair

If your wetpour surface gets damaged or vandalised it is possible to repair the small area rather than replacing the whole surface.

Longer Lifespan

Wetpour is a very durable and long lasting surface, we usually guarantee that your wetpour surface would last a minimum of 5 years, but you could definitely expect to reach a lifespan of 10 years or more, making it a much more cost effective solution to your surfacing problem. We find that they can even last much longer but depending on the climate and exposure to the sun, overtime the colour of your wetpour could seem to fade which is the main reason people have there wetpour replaced.

All Weather Surface

Wetpour is a surface that you can rely on all year round. Wetpour is a permeable surfacing which means the water will soak through to the sub base meaning you wont have to worry about a drainage problem further down the line. It is quite common for nurseries and schools to have there outside gardens designed with wetpour for this reason.

Why Choose Us?

Our team here at Soft Surfaces Ltd have over 25 years of experience installing Wetpour surfacing in Uxbridge as well as across London in general.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Uxbridge wetpour surface looks incredible no matter the specification you desire.

Post installation our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new wetpour surface a breeze. Be sure to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Wetpour Surfacing Applications in Uxbridge

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing wetpour can actually be used for, and you will be glad to hear, it is an extremely versatile flooring type.

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

Wetpour Playground Uxbridge
Wetpour Sports Court Uxbridge
Wetpour Skateparks Uxbridge
Wetpour Multi Use Game Areas Uxbridge

Other London Areas we Install Wetpour

At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install Wetpour surfacing throughout the London area, including the following areas:

Wetpour Installation in Barnet
Wetpour Installation in Croydon
Wetpour Installation in Newham
Wetpour Installation in Ealing
Wetpour Installation in Enfield

and any other surrounding area.

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Please get in touch today for more information on wetpour playground surfacing.

We can help you determine the best colours, graphics and depths for your safety playground surface.

Wetpour Installation in Tenterden, Kent

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on wetpour surfacing in Tenterden, Kent and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

Post installation, our team can offer wetpour repair services for existing wetpour surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a wetpour surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenation, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our wetpour installation that we carried out in Tenterden, Kent.

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

As always, if you are interested in any of our wetpour services we offer throughout Tenterden or the entire Kent area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Wetpour Installation in Tenterden, Kent Case Study

What was the specification? : Wetpour Surfacing

What colours were used? : Yellow and blue

What was the size of the job? : 90m²

How long did the job take? : 2 days on site

What sub base was used? : MOT Type 1 Stone

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Wet Pour Play Area

The video below shows the installation of coloured wet pour surfacing around some timber play equipment.

Please see video transcript below:
00:03 Hi guys. It’s Don from self services here and on this video we’re gonna be showing you a wet pour, 50/50 mix design at school in Tenterden. So here for the actual preparation of the area, These guys wanted to kind of a ship based theme in the ocean. So what we did was we actually installed the wearing course around that wooden ship and then proceeded to install the blue EPDM rubber surface, which you can see in this photo.
Now guys for completed wet pour design, they were really, really happy with it. Obviously gives the kids a fun place to play. Also meeting the critical fall height standards required. Over the years, soft surfaces have began to rank in Google for these keywords: Tenterden School surfacing experts, wet pour flooring in Kent, play area company Ashford, best safety surface installer Kent, Ashford nursery school flooring, and even more than that.
So, if you are looking to have any prices or specifications of the job that we can install, please find the link to our website in the description of this video and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for watching guys, and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Wetpour Surfacing in Tenterden, Kent

Having a wetpour surface installed in the Tenterden, Kent area has many benefits, these include the following:

Easy to Repair

With wetpour if the surface gets either damaged or vandalised it is possible to repair the small area rather than replacing the whole surface.

Anti Slip Properties

Wetpour as a surface has been rigorously tested for slip resistance, as wetpour is a surface commonly used in schools, we have to give a guarantee that the surface is safe for children to play on without worrying about the slippiness of the surface.

Longer Lifespan

Wetpour is a very long lasting and durable surface, we can guarantee that your wetpour surface would last a minimum of 5 years, but most of our customers have told us that there surface has lasted way over 10 years and some even longer. With the surface lasting this long, we recommend wetpour as a very cost effective surface to fix your surfacing problem. The only problem that could arise with wetpour is sun exposure, the sun exposure could cause the colour to fade which we find is the main reason people have their wetpour replaced rather than anything being wrong with the surface.

Wetpour Surfacing Applications in Tenterden

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

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

Wetpour Playground Tenterden
Wetpour Skateparks Tenterden
Wetpour MUGA Tenterden
Wetpour Sports Court Tenterden

and much more.

If there’s a specific wetpour surface you’re interested in having installed in the Kent area, feel free to contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing wetpour surfacing in Tenterden, as well as across Kent in general.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our professional, hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Tenterden surface looks brilliant in whatever specification you desire.

Additionally, our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new surface a breeze. Be sure to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will be in touch with you right away.

Other Kent Areas we Install Wetpour

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Wetpour surfacing throughout the Kent area, including the following areas:

Wetpour Installation in Maidstone
Wetpour Installation in Gillingham
Wetpour Installation in Dartford
Wetpour Installation in Chatham
Wetpour Installation in Ashford

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If you would like wetpour surface installed in Tenterden, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

Thank you for taking a look at our case study, and for any more questions, please get in touch today.

Wetpour Installation in Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces we’re a specialist installer on wetpour in Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

Post installation, our team offers wetpour repair services for existing wetpour surfaces within this location, so if you have a wetpour surfacing that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, be sure to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our wetpour installations that we carried out in Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

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

If you are interested in any of our wetpour services we offer throughout Westlands or the entire Newcastle-Under-Lyme area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Wetpour Surfacing in Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Case Study

What was the specification? : Wetpour Surfacing

What colours were used? : Black, yellow, purple, green and red

What was the size of the job? : 428m²

How long did the job take? : 7 days on site

What sub base was used? : MOT Type 1 Stone

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Wet Pour Play Area

The video below shows the process of wet pour installation including the inlaid wetpour graphics.

Please see video transcript below:
00:02 Hi, you guys. It’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here, and on this video we’re going to be showing you a wetpour servicing installation with graphics in Westlands. 00:08 So first up the stones sub base is actually installed. You can see us applying that to the area now. 00:12 Next up the EPDM wearing course is applied ready for the wetpour to be installed on top of it. 00:17 Now the actual wetpour designs are laid downs. This is what they specified for the job. And the EPDM rubber graphics are actually applied to the surface too. 00:26 You can see from these photos the job is coming on nicely now, and now actually the safety surfacing is applied around the swing set, so making sure that obviously if someone were to fall from that area then they’re safe as well. 00:37 Here’s just a few shots of us continuing with the works here. Wetpour is very great because it’s obviously very customizable. It’s available in different colors and specifications, with lots of different graphics from educational graphics, recreational graphics, for use for the kids at play time, and obviously in recreational use. 00:52 So here, you guys, are actually the graphics that they specified for this job. As you can see they got lots of different games for the kids to be playing on, lots of different colors and designs, which makes it very exciting for the kids during play time obviously. 01:02 And now for the complete wetpour surfacing design. So yeah, it looks really, really great. This job, they’re really pleased with the install. Obviously keeps the kids safe, obviously offers them a lot of different areas to play on the playground as well, so overall all this really just highlights what wetpour surfacing, wetpour graphics can do for a playground. 01:17 Here at Soft Surfaces we’re a nationwide company. We do a lot of work in the Staffordshire area, and because of this we rank in Google for these keywords: “wetpour play surfaces Staffordshire,” “Newcastle-upon-Lyme play area flooring,” “Westlands playground installers,” “soft play area specialists UK,” “school safety surfacing Newcastle-upon-Lyme,” and even more than that. 01:40 So if you are interested in having a playground surface installed please find our prices and specifications on the link of our website in the description of this video. 01:47 Thanks for watching, guys, and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Wetpour Flooring in Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Having a wetpour surface installed in the Westlands, Newcastle-Under-Lyme area has many benefits, these include the following:

Impact Absorbent

The Design process of Wetpour has been specifically tailored to reduce the risk of head injuries, wetpour can be installed at different depths to increase or decrease the range of critical fall heights. This allows children to play on the equipment without fear.

Maintenance Free

It is recommended that you remove any debris or dirt from your service, however besides this wetpour as a surface is virtually maintenance free.

Unique Designs

Wetpour is a surface that is laid by hand, this opens a massive amount of opportunities. Wetpour allows you to include any design or logo within the surface, from learning aids, to games or even logos.

Wetpour Applications in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

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

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

Wetpour Roadway Westlands
Wetpour School Playground Westlands
Wetpour MUGA Westlands
Wetpour Skatepark Westlands

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces Ltd our team have over 25 years of experience installing wetpour flooring in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, as well as nationwide.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Newcastle-Under-Lyme wetpour surface meets your desired needs.

Additionally our team can handle the maintenance for your surface post installation, making the process and caring for your new surface carefree. Be sure to get in touch with us if this sounds like something you would be interested in and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Other Newcastle-Under-Lyme Areas we Install Wetpour

At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install wetpour surfacing throughout the Newcastle-Under-Lyme area, including the following areas:

Wetpour Installation in Silverdale
Wetpour Installation in Chesterton
Wetpour Installation in Madeley
Wetpour Installation in Halmerend
Wetpour Installation in Keele

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If you would like wetpour installed in Westlands, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer more information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our case study, and for any more questions, please feel free to get in touch today.

Third Generation 3g Artificial Grass Sports Surfacing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Supply and installation of 3G artificial grass sports surface (third generation surfacing) with inlaid lines cut in for football, rugby and hockey at Aston university.

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3G Artificial Grass Pitch

3G artificial grass surfacing is a popular sport pitch material for football and rugby at schools and sport clubs in the UK. Many organisations choose to have these synthetic grass facilities installed to replace existing natural grass pitches which may have become worn out or unsafe. The synthetic turf has a sand and rubber infill layer installed within the grass pile to give the required FIFA and RFU playing characteristics for these sports. The sport surfacing is surrounded by sports rebound weldmesh fencing and is installed onto a shockpad on a second building roof. The shockpad is required to provide support for players’ joints to help prevent injury when playing a sport, this is particularly important for contact sports like rugby.

Another part of the 3G artificial grass construction was overhead netting to the top of the rebound fence and sports floodlights, these extra accessories enable the university use the sport surface at night. Below is a picture of the completed artificial grass sports facility showing the synthetic 3g turf, sports rebound fence and over head netting to the roof of the building.

3G Synthetic Turf

3G manufactured grass is a superb substitution to all-natural surfacing for a sports activities pitch. 3G surfacing fulfills many UK accreditations of soccer and rugby regulating bodies including FIFA, FA, IRB, RFU in addition to RFL. The synthetic turf may range in pile height from thirty two millimeters, which is generally intended for hockey fields, to sixty millimeters which is often used for rugby. Football pitch have a tendency to use 40 millimeters 3rd generation turf and it is normally laid down on top of a shockpad to make the field comfy.After the pre-existing surfacing has been removed a permeable sub base can be put in. The sub base depends on your sporting activities pitch specification – an engineered sub base or maybe a dynamic sub base will be utilized for the 3rd generation facility. An engineered sub base is comprised of plenty of angular rocks which are condensed collectively with macadam covered on top which generates a stable foundation. 3rd generation pitches are made from fake grass which happens to be infilled with silica fine sand and epdm granules. This provides the flooring good playing qualities.

Please see the video below for information on replacement of all weather 3G pitches:

All Weather Pitch

The infill is additionally able to keep the turf fibres in position, which makes the turf much more suitable, offering an improved practical experience for the participants making use of the 3G surface.The price to fit the pitch differs on a lot of aspects such as the surface area and specific location. Third generation surfacing is an all-weather product making it suitable for unpredictable climates like the UK. Third generation synthetic turf may be used for competitive fixtures, as games don’t have to be called off as a result of poor weather since the imitation turf generates an all-weather surfacing. Schools and colleges could use 3rd generation flooring for PE and physical activities, this surfaces is wonderful for all these organizations as Physical Education doesn’t have to be called off due to poor weather conditions. Due to the porosity of the facility, the facility won’t end up being flooded after a substantial downfall of rain permitting establishments like schools to gain. Considering that the sport facilities can be employed during any conditions, athletics clubs and leisure centers will not lose cash flow.

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Sports Pitch Floodlights

Many institutions will be able to produce extra earnings by booking out their 3rd generation facility after hours. You’ll be able to incorporate extra features for your facility like floodlighting, making the facility more beneficial as it can be used in the darkness. There exists a selection of distributors that we could buy the fake turf from such as Playrite, Lano Sports in addition to Rhino Turf. Our distributors have specifications that connect with many football and rugby governing body accreditations; consequently, we be sure that you obtain amazing value for your money for your good quality 3rd generation facility.

Please take a look at this video which shows the installation process in more detail – 3G Synthetic Turf Sports Pitch.

We have carried out many construction projects for 3G artificial grass sports pitches, MUGAs and playground facilities throughout the UK over the last 17 years so please visit our website to check other case studies or product sheets on our site. To discuss and enquiry with us, fill in our contact form with us much information as you can and one of our team will get back to you with some advice in regards to quotes and specifications for your project.

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Artificial Grass Nationwide

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Artificial Grass is all the rage throughout the UK whether it be a synthetic turf sports pitch for a professional football club or a domestic client wanting an artificial lawn for their garden. Artificial grass has many many positives, one being specifically for sports pitches because it gives the client an all-weather pitch they can play on that gives the same playing characteristics as natural grass. On the other hand artificial lawns are very beneficial because keeps maintenance costs down as the grass isn’t needed to be cut and is great for animals and as a play area surface. The artificial grass gets used on playgrounds, daycare centres, nurseries, schools, parks, college play areas, universities and leisure centres.

We have carried out installations of artificial grass, playground surfaces, sports surfacing, MUGA, ball court, polymeric surface, synthetic turf, 3g grass, all-weather pitch and third generation synthetic grass and we are able to carry out these projects across the country!

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History of Artificial Grass

Artificial turf was first installed in 1964 on a prep school recreation area in Rhode Island. The material came to public prominence in 1966, when AstroTurf was installed in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. The state-of-the-art indoor stadium had attempted to use natural grass during its initial season in 1965, but this failed miserably and the field conditions were grossly inadequate during the second half of the season, with the dead grass painted green. Due to a limited supply of the new artificial grass, only the infield was installed before the Houston Astros’ home opener in April 1966, the outfield was installed in early summer during an extended Astros road trip and first used after the All-Star Break in July.

The use of AstroTurf and similar surfaces became widespread in the U.S. and Canada in the early 1970s, installed in both indoor and outdoor stadiums used for baseball and football. More than 11,000 artificial turf playing fields have been installed nationally. More than 1,200 were installed in the U.S. in 2013 alone, according to the industry group the Synthetic Turf Council. Information provided by wiki.

Maintaining Synthetic Pitches

We are also not only able to install, but also maintain these facilities in order to restore them to their initial state. Carrying out regular proactive maintenance to your facility is great thing to do to prevent extensive work needing to be done in the future, however if your surface does reach a point where it needs entirely rejuvenating then we can offer that service to you.

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The cost of maintaining synthetic pitches really does vary from surface to surface, so the best way to find out what the cost of having this done would be is to simply contact us on our site and we will get back to you right away! Our company has decades of experience both installing and maintaining these facilities and can help you with any of your requirements!

Commercial Resin Bound Gravel Project in Preston – Case Study

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on resin bound gravel surfacing in Preston, Lancashire and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer resin bound gravel repair services for existing resin bound gravel surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a resin bound gravel surfacing that needs either rejuvenating or resurfacing, feel free to contact us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our resin bound gravel installations that we carried out in Preston, Lancashire.

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

As always, if you are interested in any of our resin bound gravel services we offer throughout Preston or the entire Lancashire area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Commercial Resin Bound Gravel Surfacing Case Study

This week, our team visited Preston to complete an installation of resin bound gravel for Jaguar Land Rover. They were looking to have the surfacing installed to create a walkway around the perimeter of their car showroom.

The paving specification creates a decorative and porous finish which aids drainage and helps to prevent flooding. It’s popular for domestic driveways and commercial projects like this one. You will often find it in parks, visitor centres, outdoor attractions and many other places.

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Installing the Paving

We began by mixing the chosen coloured stone with resin on-site in our mixer. The client decided to have the beige colour as they felt it would suit the design they wanted. This is a popular colour of stone which we have installed on many previous projects. It’s commonly chosen for decorative outdoor pathways and domestic drives.

Once the mixture was fully combined, we began laying it out onto the desired area around the outside of the showroom. The surfacing was laid onto a prepared sub-base, ensuring a smooth and even finish. Our installers poured the stones and resin onto the base and hand trowelled it to achieve the correct depth. They worked through the whole area a small bit at a time until the whole walkway as covered.

After this part of the process is complete, the flooring needs to be left to cure and set properly. We would advise waiting 24 hours before walking or driving vehicles over this type of surface. We also offer this product for domestic driveways, visit this post to find more driveway ideas.

Finished Commercial Resin Bound Stone

The end result at JLR in Preston was an attractive and functional walkway which the client was very happy with. See a video of the work being completed here:

They also left a reference detailing their thoughts on the project as a whole:

‘Just writing to say what a marvellous job your operative did laying the resin-bound paving at JLR Preston.

We hadn’t used this product before so were a bit nervous about ensuring it met the exacting standard that we knew JLR would require.

We shouldn’t have worried as the final result was perfect.

On our next JLR we wouldn’t hesitate to contact you again.’ – Nick Bell

We have carried out many installations of commercial resin-bound gravel throughout the UK at various locations. Take a look at another recent resin gravel case study in Chorley to see a domestic driveway project we completed.

If you are interested in these products and would like to find out more, please contact us today. Our experts would be happy to discuss the prices and designs with you if you are looking to have an outdoor surface installed.

Resin Bound Gravel Surfacing Applications in Preston

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing resin bound gravel can actually be used for, and the truth is, it’s an extremely versatile surfacing type.

To give some examples, here are some applications that resin bound gravel can be used for in this area:

Resin Bound Gravel Driveways Preston
Resin Bound Gravel Pathways Preston
Resin Bound Gravel Balconies Preston

and much more.

If there’s a specific resin bound gravel surface you are interested in having installed in the Lancashire area, feel free to contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing resin bound gravel surfacing in Preston, as well as across Lancashire in general.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Preston resin bound gravel surface look brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Additionally, our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new resin bound gravel surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Other Lancashire Areas we Install Resin Bound Gravel

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install resin bound gravel surfacing throughout the Lancashire area, including the following areas:

Resin Bound Gravel Installations in Blackpool
Resin Bound Gravel Installations in Blackburn
Resin Bound Gravel Installations in Burnley
Resin Bound Gravel Installations in Bamber Bridge
Resin Bound Gravel Installations in Lytham St Anne’s

and any other surrounding area.

Contact us Today

If you would like resin bound gravel installed in Preston, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our case study, and for any more questions, please get in touch today.

Resin Bound Gravel Manhole Covers

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Stone paving is a popular surface type for domestic driveways because it is decorative, provides porous SuDS compliant properties, and is durable for use with cars and other vehicles. When creating a design and quote for this type of outdoor flooring, there are many factors that we need to take into account. Something which can often be overlooked during this process is the installation of specialist resin bound gravel manhole covers. We need to make sure that things like this are considered when offering a price for the work so it’s important that we are aware of anything that could affect the installation. Please contact our team if you are unsure about what information needs to be supplied in order for us to supply a quote for any surfacing work.

Drainage manholes can be found in housing areas as they provide access to underground piping systems which is vital if there is ever a problem that needs to be looked at. The manholes will usually be present wherever the underground pipes change direction or connect with other systems. When installing stone paving for a driveway, we offer specialist resin bound gravel manhole covers which maintain a seamless and attractive appearance while still allowing access to the manhole. During the installation process for this type of surface, we need to lay the stone and resin mixture up to an edge so that it stays in place. If there is no edge present, we will lay a specially designed raised metal edging around the perimeter of the chosen area to the required depth. For access onto a driveway we will create a chase cut into the existing tarmac or concrete base and then grade down the resin bound stone surface to create a slight slope. This allows cars to easily drive onto the surface and also prevents a trip hazard.

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Installing Stone Paving Manhole Cover

When installing a manhole cover for a resin bound gravel surface, we also need to put a metal edge around the manhole that matches the depth of the rest of the surface to ensure it is completely smooth and seamless. This will be done with a metal square or rectangle which is installed and secured with cement into a cut square around the edge of the manhole. Once this edging has been put into place, a removable metal tray at the same depth will be screwed into place on top of the first edging piece. This tray will then be filled with the same resin bound stone mixture as the rest of the surface. Once this is done and the stone paving has been installed to the rest of the driveway area, only the metal square around the edge of the manhole cover will be visible.

By using specialist resin bound gravel manhole covers for domestic driveways, we are able to maintain the decorative appearance throughout the whole area, while still allowing access to the manhole is maintenance work is needed. This process is also done for manhole covers in children’s wetpour playgrounds to ensure a smooth and continuous appearance across the whole surface.

The resin bound stone specification provides many benefits for domestic driveways and public facilities as it can be designed to suit different colour preferences, is porous to allow fast water drainage, and can withstand regular use from cars and pedestrians. If you are thinking about having this type of paving installed, or you’d like to find out more about resin bound gravel manhole covers, please complete our contact form to get some more advice. We’ll send you some product sheets, talk through the costs and offer a bespoke quote for your project.

Rubber Golf Pathway Installation in Prestbury

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber golf pathway flooring in Prestbury, Cheshire and are able to fit this surface across nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can also offer rubber golf pathway repair service for existing rubber golf pathways within this location, so if you have currently got a rubber golf pathway that need either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our rubber golf pathway installations that we carried out in Prestbury.

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

As always if you’re interested in any of our golf pathway services we offer throughout Prestbury or the entire Cheshire area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

EPDM surfacing is a popular choice for many outdoor areas, we recently used it for a rubber golf pathway installation in Prestbury. The existing walkway throughout the golf course consisted of a simple muddy path with timber edgings around the whole area. This became unsuitable as it got waterlogged in wet weather and did not fit in with the rest of the outdoor features at the club.

The client chose to have the path area resurfaced with a specialist EPDM rubber surface type to create a safe and comfortable walkway which visitors could enjoy using. This specification was chosen to create a great improvement on the existing area as it was covered in loose stones and dirt. If you have an outdoor path which is in poor condition and needs resurfacing, get in touch with us today through our contact form to discuss the costs.

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To begin the walkway surface construction, we first had to clear the area and get rid of all the dirt and mud which was on the original path. Next we completed the groundworks and laid out a dynamic stone sub base that made up the foundations of the rubber golf pathway installation. This sub base is popular for outdoor spaces like sports courts and playgrounds because it provides strength and also permeability which helps to aid drainage. This is because the stones themselves are porous, and the gaps between them let water pass through easily to keep the surface free from puddles.

After our installers had completed the sub base and groundworks, they moved onto laying out the rubber surfacing itself. The chosen EPDM safety surface consists of two layers which work together as an advanced system. The first layer that we installed onto the golf course path was an SBR base course which gives the surfacing its safety qualities. SBR rubber is mixed with a binder and then laid out onto the prepared sub base to act as a shockpad. Other areas which have this type of surface installed are playgrounds and recreational facilities. This is because the shockpad can absorb impact and prevent injuries, therefore, protecting children playing on the area.

The final part of this rubber golf pathway installation was to apply the second layer of surfacing. This consists of EPDM rubber granules combined with a specialist glue and poured onto the pre-laid SBR base. For this particular project the client chose the ‘earth blend’ coloured rubber, this is a mixture of brown, yellow and eggshell crumb. By choosing this design, the rubber golf pathway now has a natural appearance which is in keeping with the rest of the club but is also safe and comfortable for users to walk on.

The image above shows the completed pathway after the whole installation process was finished. When the rubber surfacing had cured and the project was done, staff and visitors at the golf club in Prestbury were very happy with the new walkway as it looks great and can be used safely all year round. The porous nature of this surface type means that it is suitable for use even in wet weather without becoming slippery or flooded.

Take a look at this video which goes through the whole construction project from start to finish so you can see the work which was carried out for this golf club pathway:

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We have completed many projects at clubs and leisure facilities to install different types of pathway surfaces and outdoor facilities. Our team of specialists would be happy to offer you any advice you need with regards to the designs, surface types and costs for installing a walkway like this one. We can also create designs for other path surfaces including resin bound stone and rubber mulch so don’t hesitate to ask if you are interested in one of these. Fill in our short enuqiry form today and someone from our head office will be in touch to offer more details on the prices, specifications and designs for rubber golf pathway installation at your facility.

Benefits of EPDM Flooring in Prestbury, Cheshire

Having a Rubber Golf Pathway installed in the Prestbury, Cheshire area has many benefits, these include the following:

Cost Effective

EPDM as a surface is a very cost effective flooring option in the long term. Though the initial cost you receive maybe deemed high, but when factoring in the durability of the surface and the lack of maintenance required the surface becomes to be very cost effective.

Durable

EPDM surfaces are tenacious and durable. This means the surface can withstand heavy foot traffic and friction. The surface can also handle frequent changes in weather conditions, moisture damage and high intensity works.

Versatile

EPDM as a surface rubber granules are available in a variety of colours. This allows our installers to get creative with the design options, giving your desired specification.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber golf pathways in Prestbury, as well as across Cheshire in general.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our professional, hard working installers will work tirelessly to ensure your Prestbury rubber golf pathway surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new rubber golf pathway surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.

Other Cheshire Areas we Install Rubber Golf Pathways

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install rubber golf pathways throughout the Cheshire area, including the following:

Rubber Golf Pathways Warrington
Rubber Golf Pathways Chester
Rubber Golf Pathways Crewe
Rubber Golf Pathways Runcorn
Rubber Golf Pathways Widnes

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If you would like Rubber Golf Pathway installed in Prestbury, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.

We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.

Thank you for taking a look at our case study, and for any more questions please get in touch today.

Suds Permeable Resin Bound Stone Footpath Paving

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

SUDS Permeable Resin Bound Stone Footpath Paving is also known as Resin Bound Gravel and offers a different option to surfaces both in commercial and domestic areas. Resin Bound Gravel is created in situ, and is created by mixing a natural stone aggregate with an extremely strong adhesive resin before being laid over an existing sub base. The mixture is then screeded to leave you with a new decorative, attractive and porous surface. We can complete the installation process for resin bound gravel paths and driveways at both domestic areas and commercial businesses. These porous surfaces are ideal for urban locations as they prevent water from building up on top of the paving. Due to the gaps between the stones, rain water can soak through into the ground instead of puddling or running off into other areas. Feel free to contact us if you’d like to talk about the costs of installing SuDS permeable resin bound stone footpath paving at your home or in another outdoor area.

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There are a number of possible sub bases that Resin Bound Stone could be laid upon. However we would recommend seamless open textured, porous surfaces such as macadam or concrete. The reasons behind this is that these would make the newly laid Resin Bound Gravel surface, SUDS compliant (Sustainable Urban Drainage System). This means the event of rainfall, water will pass through the system and be drip fed into the natural system below instead flowing directly into drainage systems and overloading them. Installing a Resin Bound Stone surface holds many positives it is easy on the eye, requires little or no maintenance as well as being highly durable, lasting around 12 years. We can create a range of different designs for each project so you will have a bespoke outdoor paving surface. A number of natural coloured stone aggregates are available so you can select a colour which matches any existing surfaces nearby. Projects suitable for Resin Bound Gravel/Stone:

Pathways, Walkways, Footpaths
Driveways
Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds
Tree Pits
Sporting Venues
Retirement Homes
Patios
Terraces
Schools

Our experienced team can help you with the installation from start to finish as we are a one stop shop contractor, from quote to completion. If you require a price or would just like more information please contact us through the enquiry form where we can submit costs, prices and specifications through to you. We can also supply you with product sheets that describe the resin bound surface in more detail.

Rhino Mulch Resin Bound Rubber Shred Surface

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Soft Surfaces Ltd have a great track record in the safety surfaces sector and the new Rhino Mulch resin bound rubber shred surface is a perfect product for those difficult surfaces. Rhino Mulch eco bond synthetic surfacing is a perfect impact absorbing, hard wearing system that is perfect for children’s playgrounds, tree pits, tree roots, grass no grow and pathways.

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This playground mulch or stranded rubber flexi mulch can be produced in Red, Terracotta or a Mix of the two. The recycled rubber surfacing is made from rubber bark chippings which is bound with a PU Polymer and makes a porous, flexi, high tensile strength rubber bark safety surface. Rhino Mulch can be installed with any design and specification and it will still be a strong, versatile unified system.

Soft Surfaces can help you with your designs and project queries. Design elements, budget or funding information, costs and quotations can all be covered. Full construction and maintenance of the areas can all be discussed. Please fill in our contact form to speak to one of our experts today. We’d be happy to provide you with quote for any work you’d like us to carry out.