How do DuroMat Extended Life playground safety products improve my playground?
Fall Height Safety – Rubber surfacing provides consistent, long-term fall-height protection. Because loose-fill surfacing (wood chips, mulch, sand, pea gravel) loses its protective characteristics as it is used, children may be more at risk for injury. Also, loose-fill materials can harbor unsafe allergens, foreign material and objects. Long-Term Maintenance Savings – The daily and annual maintenance of loose-fill playground surfacing is expensive. Not only do loose-fill playgrounds require high maintenance, but the material can also be carried onto sidewalks and into school buildings, creating additional work for custodial staff. Rubber surfacing, on the other hand, requires minimal care. ADA Accessibility – The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires schools to provide all children with access to their playgrounds. Most loose-fill surface playgrounds do not allow children in wheel chairs or with other disabilities to easily use the equipment. More Playtime – Because this playground
