One of the most important benefits of Rubberific Mulch® is the safety that it provides to children. Rubberific Mulch is 99.9% steel and thread free.
The U.S. Product Safety Commission cites falls to surfaces under and around playground equipment as a contributing factor in more than 70% of the reported 200,000 incidents, while yet 80% of playground surfaces were to some degree inappropriate. Surfaces that should never be found around playground equipment include asphalt, dirt, and grass.
Tests determined how high a child could safely fall into a layer of covering six inches deep. Here's how Rubberific Mulch rates among other popular mulches:
Fall Height Tested with Material 6" Deep
For all materials other than Rubberific Mulch, these critical heights lessen over time as the material is compressed. However, Rubberific Mulch will not compress, providing years of safe play.
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Rubberific Mulch provides an ADA compliant material so that everyone can play on the playground. |
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