Surfacing
Overview
Surfacing for playgrounds plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and enjoyment for children of all ages. It typically involves the installation of materials like Poured in Place rubber, wood chips, or synthetic turf to cushion falls and reduce injury risks. Two primary surfacing categories include loose-fill materials, such as wood chips and rubber mulch, which provide impact absorption, and unitary surfacing, like poured rubber, bonded, or rubber tiles. The choice of surfacing depends on factors like safety standards, budget, and maintenance considerations. Adequate surfacing not only minimizes the severity of injuries during play but also creates a comfortable and inviting environment for children to have fun and explore.
PSS as a company focuses on unitary surfacing as we believe it is the best option available.
Unitary Playground Surfaces from PSS
Unitary surfaces are formed to make a single or uniform entity and offer several benefits over loose fill options. They provide consistent and even footing, reducing tripping hazards and ensuring a smooth play experience for children of all ages. They also require much less maintenance ensuring that your playground stays in compliance with all ASTM and ADA standards. Unitary surfaces can be customized in various colors and designs adding an aesthetic appeal to the playground while promoting imaginative play. PIP can be combined with Turf to have the best of both worlds, or you can use different colors to separate children of different age groups for schools. Overall, unitary playground surfaces combine safety, durability, and aesthetics to create a welcoming and secure environment for children to enjoy their playtime.
Below are the options for a unitary playground surface from PSS.