| |
|
|
Wood Mulch |
Sand or Pea Gravel |
Critical
Fall Height* to
Material Depth of 6”
Spec. ASTM F-1292-99 |
|
|
7
Feet |
5
Feet |
| Expected Annual Replacement |
0% |
0% |
50% to 100% |
50% to 75% |
Designed Specifically
to Provide a Safer
Playground |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
Absorbs Water and
Deters Playground Use
Until Dry |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Causes Splinters, Scrapes,
and Scratches from Falls |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Soils and/or Discolors
Children’s Hands, Shoes,
or Clothes |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
ADA Accessible for Use
by All Children |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Deters Mold, Algae & Fungus
Growth |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Attracts Animals & Insects |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
