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Benefits of Rubber Mulch Playgrounds

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

When it comes to playing area surfacing, there are so many different types of materials that you can choose from, ranging from wet pour to artificial grass. However, one type of surfacing that seems to be quite popular for playgrounds is rubber mulch.

The material is incredibly versatile and once you know the benefits this material offers; rubber play bark becomes a lot more appealing and suitable for a wide range of applications.

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What is Rubber Mulch?

Rubber Mulch is a type of surface that can be installed mainly on playgrounds that are made up entirely of shredded rubber. As well as this, the rubber bark particles are bonded together with a special resin so there is no rotting, movement or loss of particles.

In addition, bonded mulch is a porous material meaning that it can dry out quickly in case it starts to rain, or water makes contact. This keeps the surface clean and dry and allows kids to carry on playing.

Another thing about this surface is that it comes bonded together to form a tightly packed material. This is different from other loose chipping surfaces as it means material won’t get lost from the area leading to the need for a top-up.

Why is Bonded Mulch Good for Playgrounds?

Bonded Mulch offers many major benefits to playgrounds, which can reflect a positive image to the community. These benefits include:

Eco-friendly – The mulch is made up of shredded recycled rubber, meaning the material isn’t harvested in a damaging way.
Cost-effective – When it comes to installing the surface, minimal groundwork preparation is required, in addition to no edging needing to be installed. It can also be overlaid on existing surfaces without interfering with drainage systems.
Range of depths – It can be installed at the correct depth to suit the Critical Fall Height (CFH) of any play equipment in the area.
Looks natural – Every piece of shredded rubber is unique, giving it a natural appearance; it stays in place as it prevents material spread to surrounding areas.
Absorbs impact – Mulch provides a soft impact in case anyone falls over on the surface, reducing the risk of injury to kids if they fall off any equipment.
Porous – The surfacing is permeable as if installed on a free draining sub-base allows the surface to dry out quickly, keeping the whole surface clean and dry.
Flexible – It can easily be installed around play equipment, on mounds and gradients, putting less stress on the installation process.
Usable in all weather – Rubber mulch is an anti-slip surface, keeping playground safety high and making sure children don’t end up hurting themselves. The porous properties also prevent flooding and puddles in the area.
Minimal maintenance – The particles within the material are bonded together with a special resin, eliminating movement, loss of particles or rotting. Bare patches are also prevented in areas of high activity.

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Rubber Play Bark Safety Surfacing

As mentioned before, rubber play bark is well-known for being one of the safest surfaces you can install on a playground. The flooring type complies with play regulations, including BS EN 1177 and British and European standards. Have a look at this post to see some of the different designs you might see for this surface.

Following this, the rubberised bark surfacing is incredibly soft. If a child does fall on this surface, the likelihood of an injury occurring is far lower compared to other hard surfaces like tarmac. It will be able to absorb the impact and prevent the child from feeling most of the pain.

Unlike other types of surfacing like wet pour, mulch can be applied directly onto grass. This is great for playgrounds which are located on grass and can’t have wet pour applied to them due to that fact. Bonded mulch can make many playgrounds safer.

Another good point to keep in mind is how it can be applied around equipment. Some pieces of equipment might be quite difficult to reinforce with safety surfacing. However, this product is incredibly flexible, so it can be fitted in places that other surfacing options might miss.

School Play Area Mulch

Rubber play bark is an incredible safety surface and most playgrounds could really benefit from it. Aesthetically pleasing whilst also being incredibly safe, kids can not only feel reassured about the surface but enjoy the rustic appearance. Visit this RoSPA page to find out more about safe play areas.

If you have any questions about the specification or wish to get a quote, then send us an enquiry today! Soft Surfaces have been involved in the surfacing industry for over 20 years meaning the advice we give you is some of the best and most professional in the industry.

Our team will work to meet your standards and plan so there is no need for you to worry about the construction. Bonded mulch doesn’t take long either so there should be no worries about damage to the playground for a while.

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.

Rubber Mulch Installation in Salford, Greater Manchester

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber mulch surfacing in Salford, Greater Manchester and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer rubber mulch surface repair services for existing rubber mulch surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a rubber mulch 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 rubber mulch surface installations that we carried out in Salford, Greater Manchester.

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 rubber mulch track services we offer throughout Greater Manchester as well as nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

What was the specification? : 40mm Rubber Mulch What colours were used? : Green and red. What was the size of the job? : 95m² How long did the job take?: 2 days on site What sub base was used? : Compacted earth and geotextile membrane.

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Bound Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Salford

The video below runs through the process of installing bound rubber mulch surfacing around tyres in a play area.

Please see video transcript below:
00:03 Hi guys, it’s Sam from Soft Surfaces here. And on this video we’re going to be showing you a rubber mulch around a tire pit at a primary school in Manchester. 00:10 So, here’s the actual existing surface prior to the renovation itself. As you can see from these lines around, they’re actually marking off where we’re going to be installing the rubber mulch surface. 00:19 And now finally guys, the completed surface. As you can see it looks fantastic. Rubber mulch is a brilliant safety surface and is also very customizable in different colors and specifications too. So please feel free to email us if you looking to have one installed. 00:31 Whilst we are a nationwide company here at Soft Surfaces, we actually do a lot of work in the Manchester area. Because of this, we rank in Google for these keywords: rubber play area surfaces Manchester, Northwest playground safety flooring, Manchester school flooring for kids, rubber mulch installers UK, best surface type for my playground, and even more than that. 00:54 So if you’re interested in having a quote for rubber mulch surfacing or you’d like to find out more, please find our prices and specifications on our website in the description of this video. Thanks a lot for watching guys and we hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Salford, Greater Manchester

Having a rubber mulch surface installed in the Salford, Greater Manchester area has many benefits, these include the following:

Eco-Friendly

Rubber Mulch is made from shredded tyres, this makes the surface eco friendly as it helps reduce landfill and C0² emissions.

Cost Effective

Rubber mulch can be laid directly onto grass, this means the surface needs minimal groundwork preparation before installing it. This massively appealing for people on a lower budget because it means they don’t have to pay for the extra groundworks.

Porous

Due to the way that rubber mulch is made, the surface is porous. If a surface is porous it means that water is able to fall through, minimising puddles and flooding’s.

Rubber Mulch Applications in Salford

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

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

Rubber Mulch Playgrounds Salford
Rubber Mulch Parks Salford
Rubber Mulch Pathways Salford

and much more.

If there’s a specific rubber mulch surface that you are interested in having installed in the Greater Manchester area, feel free to contact us today.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber mulch flooring in Salford, as well as across Greater Manchester 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 Salford rubber mulch surface looks 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 rubber mulch 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 be in touch right away.

Other Greater Manchester Areas we Install Rubber Mulch

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Rubber Mulch surfacing throughout the Greater Manchester area, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Installation in Bolton
Rubber Mulch Installation in Sale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Rochdale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Stockport
Rubber Mulch Installation in Manchester

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If you would like rubber mulch installed in Salford, 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.

Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Appleton Primary, Warrington

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber mulch track flooring at Appleton Primary, Warrington and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can offer rubber mulch track repair services for existing rubber mulch track surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a rubber mulch track surface that needs either rejuvenation or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us today.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our rubber mulch track installations that we carried out at Appleton Primary, Warrington.

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

As always if you are interested in any of our rubber mulch track services we offer throughout Warrington as well as nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Appleton Primary, Warrington Case Study

What was the specification? : Bound Rubber Mulch Track

What colours were used? : Standard Brown

What was the size of the job? : 252m²

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

What sub-base was used? : MOT Type 1 Stone

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Active Mile

Please see the video below which shows the installation of a rubber mulch track. This is suitable for initiatives where children can run, walk or skip a mile daily.

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00:02 Hi, guys. It’s Tom from Soft Surfaces here. And on today’s video we’re going to be showing you a daily mile installation at Appleton Thorn Primary, Warrington. The first thing we did for this job is actually dig out the base of the track itself. So this was actually in a very large field. You can see from these photos here, we’re digging out our base ready to actually install the track into that area. So this is a very large area, which means obviously you have to use this machinery here as you can see, digging up the base. Ready for us then to actually begin the installation process itself. So these are a very popular surface type for schools, obviously because it keeps the kids fit, and it gives them a lot of exercise throughout their recreational and educational use really. So next up we then lay down the membrane, which you can see us actually doing here on this photo. And then after that, we begin to create the stone sub-base. This is essentially the layer that goes on prior to the rubber mulch being installed to the surface. And this essentially works as a protective layer to ensure that weed do not grow through the surface. Obviously improving the longevity of the surface generally as well. So you can see that actually being applied now, and the process is starting to come together very nicely. You see from this next shot here in a minute that we actually start to use drone footage to actually show the entire track, as you can see there. We use it basically to kind of show the scale of the track that we’re installing here, and obviously the stone base is laid at this particular moment of the job. So next up our team are actually raking up the a stone base, obviously getting it ready for the rubber mulch to be installed. And now far as applying the rubber mulch itself. So we obviously pour that on there with the mixer. And it’s obviously ready, and we obviously then screed that onto these stones sub-base and let the kind of glue settle and dry in the sun, ready for it to kind of just settle in. And basically the surface is then completely installed. So you can see, it is a very large job for us. We got some more drone footage here of us actually screening that off, flying it down making sure it’s all properly installed. And now finally for the completed project. So you can see again using our drone here, we’re going to take that up to the sky and show you the scale of the job. There it is installed. A really, really big job for is this one. And they were very, very pleased with the outcome. Obviously it does like I said, give the kids the ability to be using this for educational and recreational use. And just generally a great facility to have during playtime or lunchtime, or whatever it may be. Here at Soft Surfaces, we’re a nationwide company that install these surface types and many other surface types across the United Kingdom. So if you have any questions about this, or you’d like to have a look at kind of getting one installed or maintained. Please just drop us a message. You can find our website in the description of this video. Finally guys, as you can see from the video here, this black part of the installation is actually for vehicle access. And this is great. Obviously, it means the vehicles can drive across the surface itself to obviously maintain the grass in the middle, or something like that. And it just means that the actual surface isn’t getting damaged as the vehicle is using it, keeping it in the best condition possible, really. So finally guys, after a lot of experiences on these sports facilities across the United Kingdom, we actually rank in Google for these key phrases, “Rubbing mulch track construction U.K. Warrington school surfacing specialists. Nationwide running track company. Sports surfacing installers Warrington. Athletics track builders in the United Kingdom.” And even more than that. So as I mentioned earlier guys, if you are interested in this surface type or other surface types, please just find our website in the description of this video. Drop us an email, and we’ll come back to you as soon as we can. Thanks a lot for watching!

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Benefits of Rubber Mulch Flooring in Warrington, Cheshire

Having a rubber mulch track installed in the Warrington, Cheshire area has many benefits, these include the following:

Eco-Friendly

Rubber mulch is made from shredded tyres, this makes the surface eco friendly as it helps reduce landfill and C0² emissions.

Cost Effective

Rubber mulch can be laid directly onto grass, this means the surface needs minimal groundwork preparation before installing it. This is massively appealing for people on lower budgets as they do not need to pay for extra groundworks and preparation works.

Porous

Due to the way that rubber mulch is made, the surface is porous. If a surface is porous it means that water is able to fall through, minimising puddles and floodings.

Rubber Mulch Applications in Warrington

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

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

Rubber Mulch Playgrounds
Rubber Mulch Parks
Rubber Mulch Pathways

and much more.

If there’s a specific rubber mulch surface that you are interested in having installed in the Cheshire area, feel free to contact us today.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber mulch flooring in Warrington, 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 Cheshire rubber mulch track surface looks 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 rubber mulch track 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 Mulch Tracks

At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install Rubber Mulch Tracks throughout the Cheshire area, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Chester
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Crewe
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Runcorn
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Widnes
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Macclesfield

and any other surrounding area.

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If you are looking for more information on rubber mulch surfaces, please get in touch today. A member of our team will be happy to assist you with your project.

Rubber Mulch Installation in Burscough, Ormskirk

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces we’re a specialist installer on Rubber Mulch in Burscough, Ormskirk and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

Post installation our team offers Rubber Mulch repair services for existing rubber mulch services within this location, so if you have a rubber mulch surface 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 Rubber Mulch installations that we carried out in Burscough, Ormskirk.

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 rubber mulch services we offer throughout Burscough or the entire Ormskirk area, be sure to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Rubber Mulch in Burscough, Ormskirk

What was the specification? : Bound rubber mulch at 40mm depth
What colours were used? : Buff colour
What was the size of the job? : 122m²
How long did the job take?: 1 day on site
What sub base was used? : Compacted earth

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A local pub in Burscough wanted to reduce the risks for the children playing on their equipment so that parents and kids can enjoy a relaxing time together, whilst having fun.

At Soft Surfaces we understand the need to reduce risks of injury when using equipment especially when it’s designed for children. We have our rubber extensively tested to meet requirements like critical fall height and help prevent serious injury.

Playground Flooring Rubber Shred

In the upcoming video, we will explain the transition that this local public house went through to protect the children who use their play equipment. This installation in Burscough, Ormskirk completely transform the tired patchy earth into a natural looking safety surface.

Please see video transcript below:

00:06 Hi guys, it’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here and today we’re going to be showing you a rubber mulch installation at the Bull & Dog Inn, Burscough, Ormskirk area.

00:14 So the first thing we do here is actually install the Geotextile Membrane, which is placed onto the surface. So as you can see this is a necessary part which we then install the rubber mulch on top of.

00:24 After the membrane is placed, the rubber mulch is then prepared, so you can see on this video here we’re preparing that mulch then to be installed.

00:32 After this, the rubber mulch is actually applied to the surface. So these photos you can see it being installed there. It’s a very nice natural finish, but obviously gives the kids the safety that they need.

00:38 And here’s the completed project now. So it’s a great little playground surface this for this Inn, as obviously it gives the kids ability to play whilst the family are going out for a meal or drink or whatever they’re doing, and obviously keeps the kids safe being rubber mulch, and being that rubber soft surface.

00:52 So that’s a really nice close up photo there of the surface itself.

00:56 If you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching, guys, and I’ll see you guys later.

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Ormskirk

Ormskirk town is located in the district of West Lancashire it’s only 13 miles away from Liverpool and the home to Edge Hill University. The population of Ormskirk is 24,196 and with it being located only a stone’s throw away from one of the largest cities in the UK and Liverpool also being a city which was the capital of culture in 2008. Which brought an increase in popularity to all surrounding areas as there were increases in tourism and funding.

With Liverpool in the South and Preston in the North the A59 is the main road linking the two passing Ormskirk on the route. Also the A570 crosses Ormskirk from West to East linking up Southport to the national motorway network at junction 3 on th M58 which passes within 3 miles of the centre of town.

Major refurbishments where also taken out in 2009 on the local railway station with upgrades costing around £1 million this was due to Ormskirk being the northern terminus for Merseyrail.

Benefits of Rubber Mulch Flooring in Burscough, Ormskirk

Having a rubber mulch surface installed in the Burscough, Ormskirk area has many benefits, these include the following:

Low maintenance

When you compare organic mulch to rubber mulch, the density and durability of rubber mulch translates into much less maintenance and ends up saving a lot of time and money.

Long Lasting Surface

Rubber mulch deteriorates at a very slow rate, so you can expect to enjoy the surface for many years to come without the hassle of topping the surface up annually.

Environmentally Friendly

A lot of rubber mulch is made from recycled tires, using the material helps to prevent landfills from overflowing and gives us the opportunity to recycle the material in a beautiful way.

Rubber Mulch Applications in Burscough

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

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

Rubber Mulch School Playgrounds Burscough
Rubber Mulch Landscaping Burscough
Rubber Mulch Playground Burscough

and many more.

If there is a specific rubber mulch surface you would be interested in having installed in the Ormskirk 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 rubber mulch in Burscough, as well as across the Ormskirk area.

The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality material for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Burscough rubber mulch surface looks exactly the way you want it.

Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new rubber mulch 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 be in touch.

Surrounding Areas we Install Rubber Mulch

At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install Rubber Mulch throughout the Ormskirk area, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Installation in Skelmersdale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Kirkby
Rubber Mulch Installation in Formby
Rubber Mulch Installation in Southport
Rubber Mulch Installation in Litherland

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Our team would be more than happy to offer you more information or any questions you have about our rubber mulch which we provide. Simply fill in the contact form provided and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.

Rubber Mulch Safety Surface Designs

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

Over time, Rubber Mulch has become a popular type of surfacing to have at schools due to the wide amount of benefits it can offer. But what are these benefits?

Today’s post will explore more into this question and give you a better understanding of the growing popularity of this surface and why it’ll continue to grow! Carry on reading to learn more about rubber mulch safety surface designs and how these products are used.

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Bonded Mulch Playground Surfaces

Surfaces that are covered in Bonded Mulch can vary from place to place due to the customisation options that it offers for you. For example, colours. Picking your flooring can be difficult as certain surfaces only allow for a certain colour to be chosen but with Rubber Play Bark, that’s different.

As well as this, Rubber Mulch is environmentally friendly. Using recused truck tyres, it avoids the need to burn them, causing immense pollution to occur. Instead, they are shredded up and then used for the flooring. Due to this, the surface can last for a while as rubber like this won’t rot or decompose at a fast rate. This usually means that over time, this surface can withstand a lot more natural deterioration compared to a lot of others.

Playgrounds are a great place to be surfaced with this material as it also feels incredibly nice for the users. Children will often find themselves intrigued by the flooring and enjoy the feeling of it, improving their knowledge of the world around them. Keeping this in mind, sensory development is a key feature of playgrounds so having a flooring that not only looks interesting but feels interesting is important. See this post to learn more about different learning activities children can do on the playground.

Rubber Play Bark Safety Flooring

Grass and mud can be dangerous for kids to play on top of in wet conditions as they can end up slipping and hurting themselves in a serious way. Often, this can lead to you having to look for a new surface to replace the current one to avoid these types of accidents. However, it can be an expensive procedure as many of the surfaces require a certain sub-base for them to be installed on top of them. Rubber Mulch safety surfacing is different though.

Applicable on any surface, you can avoid these slip injuries quite easily. Grass, mud and other surfaces which can be dangerous can be surfaced with no problem. Water on the surface will be absorbed by the mulch, resulting in no puddles/wet areas being formed. Chances of slipping are reduced massively as there aren’t many chances for kids to slip on it.

Not only is it slip-resistant, but the actual surfacing itself quite soft. Those who may fall over on it will notice that the ground isn’t as hard or painful to fall on compared to other surfaces. Being well renowned for absorbing the impact of falls and tumbles, many schools and sport facilities often like to have this surface installed to avoid any players gaining an injury.

Rubber Mulch Play Areas in Schools

Schools will put pupil safety first above entertainment. Ofsted believe this as well and safety precautions can really help boost the rating of your school. However, some of the safer surfaces and equipment can cost a lot of money and can often become useless at certain times (winter, rain etc.). Rubber Mulch play areas in school however can solve these problems and can give a safe access to the playground for the pupils.

As previously stated, rain isn’t a huge issue with Bonded Mulch as the surface itself is porous and allows for the absorption of water through the material. Avoiding puddles forming is incredibly useful as it can keep the playground operating properly and stops anything from preventing it and leading to injury.

With winter approaching, most surfaces can become incredibly dangerous as ice will start to form over it and cause the area to become slippery. If someone falls over on this type of ground, the injury can become a lot more serious. Rubber Play Bark is quite good with this though. Certain de-icer sprays can be applied to it without any issues, meaning the flooring keeps its friction and softness.

Safe Mulch Play Surfacing

Compared to most other types of surfaces, Rubber Mulch safety surface designs are becoming more and more popular over time. With its properties not only benefit children’s safety but benefitting their imaginations and senses, many schools are deciding to have this flooring on their playgrounds. One of the strongest selling points, however, is how it’s able to be applied on almost any other surface without causing any issues.

Certain pieces of equipment might be difficult to place some surfacing around it, but safe mulch play surfacing avoids this issue and allows you to make sure that your equipment is safe to use. It’s important however to always perform regular checks on the play area to see if any damage has been caused.

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Spotting the damage and acting straight away can avoid any more unnecessary damage being caused and can result in the surface being able to only have minor repairs done on it. We at Soft Surfaces can help with any part of this process, ranging from the planning, installation, maintenance and repairs. Over 20 years of experience makes us stand out from the rest of the industry and you’ll tell when our knowledgeable staff are able to provide the exact service you are looking for!

Brighton Rubber Mulch Restoration

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist at rubber mulch restorations in the Brighton area and are able to carry these out nationwide.

In addition to restorations, our team can also offer rubber mulch mulch repairs for existing rubber mulch surface within this location, so if you have currently have a resin rubber mulch surface that needs either rejuvenating or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of the rubber mulch restorations that we carried out in Brighton.

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 rubber mulch service we offer in Brighton or nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

Okay, so we all know that Health & Safety has become a little…overzealous over the last few years. If they want to put a poster up using pins, teachers have to wear safety goggles. (I’m not kidding, by the way). We’ve all sat and listened to Grandad rant about how ridiculous all the regulations are while he regales us with stories of ‘how he used to play in the rubble of bombed-out houses after the Second World War and no harm ever came to him,’ but times are different now.

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When it comes to your little one’s safety in the playground, then you can understand the need for strict guidelines. We sometimes forget that children’s bodies are still growing and a broken arm at this early stage of life could result in the bone healing unnaturally causing complications later in life.

Combine this with the culture of being suing for the smallest of things, and it’s in your interest to make sure that a playground is as safe as it can possibly be. We can provide more information on play area safety surfaces if necessary, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The Project

Take our recent project at a primary school in Brighton as an example. The play area was much like any other school’s; a climbing net and three climbing walls but no safety flooring. While the equipment itself was in good condition, the flooring was severely lacking in redeeming features.

Dirt, weeds, pebbles, stones, and, most worrying of all, large blocks of concrete where the foundations for the equipment had been poured. Now that’s all fine and dandy if you’re on an SAS assault course, but this is in a school playground. If Little Billy decides one day that he’s Spider-man and he tests his super jumping abilities from the top of the climbing wall onto this surface, you’re going to have a problem. And possibly a solicitor’s letter.

Restoration

The team at Soft Surfaces replaced the nightmare-inducing flooring with a far safer rubber mulch. The mulch is made from old shredded truck tyres bonded together in a flexible resin that resembles traditional wooden bark chips. The beauty of the rubber mulch is that your child doesn’t come home with half a forest stuck to their socks and because the mulch is made from recycled tyres, it’s good for the environment (and Little Billy’s back) too. It also won’t attract insects or blow away like Dorothy and Toto at the first sign of a stiff breeze as traditional mulch is prone to doing.

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Colour options are plentiful, the most popular ones being green and brown which helps the mulch blend into natural surroundings, but other colour combinations are available.

Our client chose a vibrant green finish which really brought the area to life after the unsightly mess that was there before. Because the mulch is bonded and sealed, it should retain that vibrant colour for many years to come too.

Please have a look at the video below if you are interested in seeing how our team restored this playground:

The rubber-bonded mulch shred was laid inside a pre-existing bordered space which provided a superb, neat finish, but the massive advantage the mulch has is that it’s also able to be laid directly straight on to grassy surfaces and it will stay put. It can be laid directly on top of mud, tarmac, even unsightly flooded areas, and because the mulch is permeable, that area won’t flood again. No expensive groundwork to pay out for, flooding solved AND it looks better? Win/Win.

Yet another advantage of the versatility of this material is that it meant that the existing equipment could stay where it was and we could work around it. So, no breaking ground to remove the climbing walls and nets, no smashing up of foundations and no pouring fresh ones which would keep the area off-limits until it had dried and set.

The climbing equipment simply stayed in situ and the rubber mulch was installed around it. This helped us to keep costs down for the school and the inconvenience of the equipment being out of action was kept to a minimum.

The Finished Result

Once the mulch had set, the school had a surface that was colourful, weather-resistant, durable and, most importantly, safe for the children. The surface should require only minimal future maintenance and feedback from the school praised our high standard of work and how we had taken the time to actually explain the process to them rather than just get on with the job.

We asked them to rate us out of five on our communication, Health & Safety, tidiness & cleanliness, and finally, the quality of the work itself. Their reply? A full house, sweeping fives across the board. Can anyone else hear the Strictly Come Dancing music? No? Just me then…

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Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience carrying out rubber mulch restorations in Brighton, 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 Brighton rubber mulch restorations meet your desired needs no matter the specification you require.

Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your newly cleaned rubber mulch surface. 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 Areas Near Brighton we Offer Rubber Mulch Restoration

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to carry out rubber mulch restoration throughout Brighton and the surround areas, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Restoration in Falmer
Rubber Mulch Restoration in Lewes
Rubber Mulch Restoration in Worthing
Rubber Mulch Restoration in Burgess Hill
Rubber Mulch Restoration in Eastbourne

and many other surrounding areas.

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The teachers in Brighton can breathe a little easier on break duty now and if Little Billy does fall, the impact will be cushioned by the new flooring.

The most obvious application of this surface is for children’s playgrounds, but there are a multitude of other situations where the rubber mulch could be used. Retirement homes, pathways and walkways in residential areas would also benefit enormously from this. It can be applied so quickly and can transform a tired, potentially dangerous area into a bright, welcoming one.

With the added bonus of being highly durable, it’s also cost effective and all the play area rubber surfaces that we install are tested and follow the methods described in BS EN 1177 safety standards and Critical Fall Height ratings, so you can rest assured that they actually perform an important and valuable function as well as looking great.

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As well as installation we also offer maintenance and repairs as part of our playground mulch services to fix any damage, so get in touch and let us transform your playground into something that will be enjoyed by generations of kids.

Rubber Mulch Trim Trail Installation in Nottingham

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer of Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Nottingham and are able to fit this surface across the entire East Midlands areas.

Post installation our team can offer rubber mulch trim trail repairs for existing Rubber Mulch Trim trails within this location, so if you currently have a rubber mulch trim trail surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to contact us.

For this post in particular we show off one of our rubber mulch trim trail installations that we carried out in Nottingham.

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

If you are interested in any of our rubber much trim trail services we offer throughout Nottingham, feel free to get in touch with us for a free no obligation quote today.

Rubber Mulch Trim Trail in Nottingham Case Study

What was the specification? : Rubber Mulch surfacing
What colours were used? : Green and Red
What was the size of the job? : 230m²
How long did the job take?: 3 days on site

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Rubber Mulch Play Surfacing Installation

Check out our video below to see the seam installing rubber mulch playground surfacing in Nottingham.

Video Transcript

Hi guys it’s Dan here, and today we’re going to be showing you a Rubber Mulch Trim Trail Installation in Nottingham.

So the client came to us for this job interested in having a new surface fitted for their outdoor play area, and when we explained the surface types we can offer them, they got us booked in to complete the work.

For this particular install, we fitted a rubber mulch trim trail surface. Here at Soft Surfaces we’ve been installing this flooring nationwide for over 2 decades now, and are proud to have become market leaders over that time.

Rubber mulch is a surface made up of recycled rubber, and as a playground surface has many benefits, including:

Rubber mulch is a fantastic safety surface as a result of it’s rubber qualities, and our installations meet the critical fall height requirement needed for playgrounds within the UK. So overall, rubber mulch is an extremely safe surface.

Benefits of a Rubber Mulch Trim Trail in Nottingham

Having a resin bound surface installed in the Nottingham area has many benefits, these include the following:

Low Maintenance

Due to the fact that rubber mulch takes so long to breakdown, it is common for a rubber mulch surface to look the same a whole decade apart with next to no maintenance needed. Of course this is completely dependent on your spending the money on a quality surface and installation as some cheaper died mulches might fade over time. If you opted with an organic mulch surface you would have to change the surface every year or two, so you will end up saving a lot on money by opting for a rubber mulch trim trail in Nottingham.

Insulates well

If you want to protect your plant’s roots from heat and dehydration, rubber mulch is definitely something you should consider, as well as in the winter rubber mulch protects them from frost etc. However we also make sure to recommend clients to not choose a dark rubber mulch colour when living in a hot climate, this is because the rubber mulch absorbs heat and can often overheat the soil.

Increases Safety in Play Areas

The biggest advantage of rubber mulch is that it protects children from falls from high places in play areas. Another advantage for parents is that rubber mulch is clean, so it wont stain your kids clothes, in addition rubber mulch stays in place so your children won’t be dragging it through the house after playing in the play area all day.

Other areas we install Rubber Mulch Trim trails

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Rubber Mulch Trim Trails throughout the Nottingham area, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Derby
Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Sheffield
Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Leicester
Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Lincoln
Rubber Mulch Trim Trails in Mansfield

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Additionally, rubber mulch can be installed in multiple colours, which include green, brown or a mixed blend of the two. All finishes are designed to look natural, and can be specified by you during the enquire stage.

Finally, as rubber mulch is made up of recycled rubber, it’s actually a very eco friendly option for your new playground surface.

We can plan the entire installation out with you via email or on the phone, so if you are interested, please feel free to get in touch.

You can see now that the job has been installed, and the client love their new play area surface. They went for this mixed finish, which looks great around their grass.

Despite being a nationwide company, we’ve done lots of work in the Nottingham area and as a result we rank in Google for these keyphrases:

Nottingham Playground Surfacing
Rubber Mulch Installers in Nottingham
Best Play Area Company in Nottingham
Nottingham Rubber Mulch Specialists
Playground Safety Flooring Nottingham
And more.

So thanks for watching this video, and to enquire today please contact us at www.softsurfaces.co.uk or give us a ring at 01625 445 760.

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Feel free to speak to our team if you’re interested in having rubber mulch surfacing for your playground.

We’ll get back to you as soon as possible with more information on the prices and different designs we can offer.

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Rubber Mulch Bench Surround Installation in Birmingham

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Elliot

At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber mulch surfacing in Birmingham and are able to fit this surface nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can also offer rubber mulch repair services for existing rubber mulch surfaces within this location, so if you have currently got a rubber mulch surface 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 rubber mulch installations that we carried out in Birmingham.

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

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

Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Birmingham Case Study

What was the specification? : Rubber mulch surfacing
What colours were used? : Brown and green
What was the size of the job? : 4m²
How long did the job take?: 1 day on site

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Rubber Mulch Bench Surfacing

Our team installed a brown and green rubber mulch surface to upgrade a muddy area surrounding a bench in Birmingham, West Midlands. Check out the video below to see the project.

Video Transcript

Hi guys it’s Dan here, and today we’re going to be showing you a Brown and Green Rubber Mulch Bench Surround in Birmingham.

So for this job the client got in touch with us looking for a new surface to surround their park bench, and wanted something that looked natural without the typical maintenance needed. We explained the rubber mulch we could offer, and very shortly after got to work installing.

So rubber mulch is a surface type consisting of recycled rubber chippings, coloured and blended together to create a natural-looking surface.

Rubber mulch has many benefits, the first of which being the fact that despite giving off this natural appearance, rubber mulch is largely maintenance-free. Occasional brushing off of the surface is all that’s required for rubber mulch, which is perfect for those wanting a that natural look but without the added effort.

In addition to this, rubber mulch is a very safe surface for those walking on it due to it’s rubber qualities, which ensures it absorbs falls and trips really well. It’s also simply a great surface to walk on, giving a nice feedback under-foot.

Finally, this surface option is also porous, and water is absorbed through the mulch during our more difficult months. This makes it an ideal outdoor surface option here in the UK.

We’ve been fitting rubber mulch to surfaces of all shapes and sizes nationwide for over 20 years now, so if you are interested please feel free to get in touch with us.

You can see now that the job has been completed, and looks really fantastic in the park it was installed at. The client was very happy with the final result.

Despite us working nationwide, from doing lots of jobs in the Birmingham area we now rank in Google for the following keywords:

Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Birmingham
Birmingham Rubber Safety Surfaces
Best Rubber Play Bark Installers Birmingham
Birmingham Outdoor Park Surfacing
Rubber Mulch Specialists Birmingham
And more.

So thanks for watching this video guys, and to enquire today please contact us at www.softsurfaces.co.uk or simply give us a call at 01625 445 760. We hope to hear from you soon.

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Benefits of Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Birmingham, West Midlands

Having a rubber mulch surfacing installed in the Birmingham, West Midlands area has many benefits, these include the following:

Eco-Friendly

Rubber mulch is made from shredded recycled truck tyres, it also has eco-friendly advantages as this is reducing landfill and Co2 emissions.

Cost-Effective

Rubber Mulch is laid directly onto grass, there is minimal preparation works required into the groundwork before installing it, this is a massive benefit for people working on a tighter budget.

Impact Absorbent

A massive benefit of rubber mulch is that the surface is impact absorbent, the surface can be fitted to absorb impacts at higher heights making it safe to use as a playground surface.

Rubber Mulch Surfacing Applications in Birmingham

A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing rubber mulch can actually be used for, and the truth is, that it is an extremely versatile surfacing option.

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

Rubber Mulch Landscaping Birmingham
Rubber Mulch Golf Pathways Birmingham
Rubber Mulch Playgrounds Birmingham
Rubber Mulch Parks Birmingham

and much more.

If there’s a specific rubber mulch surface you are interested in having installed in the Birmingham 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 rubber mulch surfacing in Birmingham, as well as across West Midlands 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 Birmingham rubber mulch surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Other West Midlands Areas we Install Rubber Mulch

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Rubber Mulch surfacing throughout the West Midlands area, including the following areas:

Rubber Mulch Installation in Coventry
Rubber Mulch Installation in Wolverhampton
Rubber Mulch Installation in Solihull
Rubber Mulch Installation in Sutton Coldfield
Rubber Mulch Installation in Dudley

and any other surrounding areas.

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If you would like rubber mulch installed in Birmingham, 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 get in touch today.

Rubber Mulch Daily Mile Track Installation in Leeds

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

What was the specification? : Rubber Mulch Track Surfacing
What colours were used? : Beige
What was the size of the job? : 124m²
How long did the job take?: 2 days on site

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Daily Mile Track Construction

Our team installed a Daily Mile track for a school in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This project was completed using rubber mulch surfacing, check out the video below to see the full project.

Video Transcript

Hi, guys, it’s Dan here, and today we’re going to be showing you a Rubber Mulch Daily Mile Track Installation in Leeds.

For this work, this client sent us an email to discuss their options for a daily mile track. We explained exactly what we could do for them, as we as their surfacing options for the track, and we were quickly booked in to install the surface.

So daily mile tracks are becoming a bigger and bigger trend here in the UK, as schools and facilities across the country are looking to encourage more outdoor activity for youngsters to help improve their health and fitness.

With obesity rates rising in the United Kingdom, it’s never been more important for our youth to exercise. Many organisations across the country have cited just how important these daily mile tracks can be, and here’s why:

So a daily mile track is a sports track installed to encourage kids to run 1 mile a day and is already helping many Schools and sports clubs to achieve this goal through group activity.

Here at Soft Surfaces, we’ve been installing Daily Mile tracks nationwide for years now, are proud to have become a market leader in the industry.

We’re able to fit these tracks in multiple surface specifications, but for this job, we opted for rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is a perfect surface for children to be running on as its spongy rubber make up absorbs trips and falls brilliantly.

This surface type can be installed in several different colours as well, and this can be planned out with you before we get to work.

You can see now the final works have been completed, and the rubber mulch daily mile track looks tremendous at the client’s facility. They were buzzing with the work we carried out for them, and with their new running track.

Although we do work nationwide, here at Soft Surfaces we’ve carried out plenty of work in Leeds and therefore rank in Google for these keyphrases:

Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Leeds
Leeds Daily Mile Track Installers
Rubber Safety Surface Experts Leeds
Leeds Daily Mile Track Specialists
Best Rubber Mulch Company Leeds
And more.

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Thank you for watching this video guys, and if you are interested in any of the services we provide, please feel free to get in touch with us at www.softsurfaces.co.uk or give us a call on 01625 445760.