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Comparison surface & Variable conditions
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Sand |
Bark |
Grass/Turf |
Rubberworx Rubber surfaces
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Alternates from being too wet or too hot. In windy weather sand can be blown around potentially being hazardous
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Fairly consistent surface in any weather except for heavy wind. |
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Alternates between being bone dry to being muddy. |
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Unaffected by the weather. Anti-slip surface make safer play in wet weather. Low heat absorbancy makes it safe for bare feet in the higher tempratures
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| Maintenance Required |
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Regular maintenance
Regular top-ups requried |
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Regular maintenance and top-ups will be required |
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Regular Maintenance is required |
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Minimal maintenance required
A hose down with water is all that is required if cleaning if desired
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| Risk Potential |
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Harzardous ojects such as glass or hyperdermic syringes can be hidden under the surface. Can end up in little eyes and little mouths.
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Hazardous items such as glass or hypodermic syringes can be hidden under the surface. Can end up in eyes and little mouths |
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Hazardous objects can not be easily seen with grass, therefore causing a risk hazard |
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Harzardous objects can be easily detected and can be removed prior to play or use. |
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| Impact absorbing |
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Sand can absorb some impact, but often areas requiring coverage is kicked away or displaced during play |
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Bark can absorb some impact, but often areas requiring coverage is kicked away or displaced during play |
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Dependant on how lush the grass is, but usually does not offer much protection against impact. |
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Lowers the risk of injury due to fall. Rubberworx Wetpour rubber flooring or 'Do it yourself' tiles service can not be displaced or kicked away offering a safer and constant impact absorbing surface. See the fall height chart for more information
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| Educational benefits |
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Sand is great fun and offers educational benefits through imaginative and creative play, but can be extremely messy |
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Bark doesn’t really offer educational benefits |
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To a certain degree grass can offer educational benefits. |
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With the use of vibrant colours, designs, and 3D shapes the educational benefits are endless |
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