Consumer product safety commission s outdoor home playground safety handbook lists the minimum depths required for varying set heights.
What do you put under playground mats.
However we believe the material that s the most well rounded is rubber playground mulch.
Going to move mat put down some sand level it out and place the mats back down.
If you are also using a grass protection mesh it should be installed at this stage.
Grass protection mesh is good for areas that are prone to becoming wet and muddy.
At times lately after 10 years a puddle after the rain will be there.
To help you decide i have included a list of the pros and cons for the most popular options available.
I put the horse mats.
The specific type of material used underneath your swing set is completely up to you.
Look for permeable rubber mats to minimize puddling on rainy days and to keep the.
It acts as a ground stablisation method under the mats.
The outdoor rubber mats also known as playground mats or playground flooring help to put a little bounce to when a person hits the surface of the flooring.
Mats are sold at southern states and weigh about 75 pounds a piece.
While mats are more expensive than the other options they are also more durable and will last for years.
The mesh should be rolled out over the area and fixed with u pins around the perimeter at 50cm intervals.
Rubber mats designed for use under swing sets are semi soft and will not compress even after years of use.
A solid surface material rubber mats need no maintenance and you won t have to collect and replenish the debris something you do need to do periodically with sand gravel and chips.
Rubber mats have become more popular in recent years.