The provision of protective surfacing on children’s playground equipment is strongly recommended by the majority of safety organisations including RoSPA, BSI, NPFA and CAPT. Recent out-of-court settlements arising from head injuries have shown that the presence of such surfacing does significantly reduce the severity of these injuries.

There are a number of different impact safe playground surfacing london to meet any design and budget, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Some are more natural than others, others can be used to add a splash of colour and some offer greater durability than other options. The biggest variable which affects the cost is the perimeter size and dimensions of your play area and the chosen surfacing specification.

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A popular option is wetpour, sometimes known as rubber tarmac. This is a two-layer system consisting of a base layer made of 100% recycled SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) and a top layer or wearing coarse which is EPDM rubber crumb. This is a versatile surface and very durable, able to withstand high levels of use without becoming damaged or contaminated. It meets BS EN 1177 and BS 7188 impact reduction requirements.

Another option is grass mats which provide a grassy appearance whilst keeping kids safe and meeting critical fall height requirements for playground equipment. These are a great choice for nurseries and other school areas that want to maintain a more natural finish but are concerned about the risk of falling on hard surfaces.