Rubber mulch is a playground surfacing material made from a variety of rubber sources. It is often used as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional playground surfacing materials like wood chips, pea gravel, or concrete.
Recycled Tire Material
Rubber mulch is made from recycled rubber tires. After being shredded or chopped into chunks, the rubber is cleaned and processed into small pieces that can be used as a playground surfacing material.
The use of rubber mulch as playground surfacing is a significant environmental benefit. The EPA notes that disposal of large amounts of tires can be hazardous to the environment because they might leak chemicals into the soil and water. Approximately 70% of truck tires are disposed in landfills, which can lead to leaching of chemicals or release of methane gas.
One of the biggest benefits of using rubber mulch is that it is environmentally friendly. Rubber mulch does not decompose like other playground surfacing materials, so it does not release harmful chemicals into the environment. Rubber mulch is made from high-quality recycled rubber material so there are no leaking risks for playgrounds.
Playground Safety
Another benefit of rubber mulch is that it is safe for children to play on. It is soft and cushioning, which helps protect children from injuries if they fall. Rubber mulch also helps to keep playground equipment from becoming too hot in the sun.
A playground fall height is the distance a child falls before hitting the playground surface. The playground surface is an important consideration when choosing playground equipment. It is important to make sure that the playground surface is soft and cushioning to protect children from injuries if they fall.
A great option for playground surfacing is shredded tire mulch or mulch chunks.
Chunk Rubber Mulch vs. Shredded Rubber Mulch
The playground surfacing material that is used for playgrounds or playground equipment can be made from recycled rubber tires, which are shredded or chunks. Shredded mulch has much longer pieces and is typically heavier and more likely to stay in place. Chunk mulch is smaller and may sneak down your socks at the smaller size.
A Cost-Effective Playground Surface
Rubber mulch is also a cost-effective playground surfacing material. It is relatively inexpensive to purchase and install, and it does not need to be replaced as often as other materials.
Protect Your Playground Investment
In order to keep your playground surface in tip-top shape, we recommend you also check out our swing and playground mats as well as the borders (rubber or plastic) to hold everything in place for the long term enjoyment and investment in your playground!
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If you are looking for a safe, environmentally friendly playground surfacing material, rubber mulch is a great option. To learn more about rubber mulch, give us a call today!
