Play surfacing is not mandatory for home equipment and most people choose to build on grass. However, some customers find it hard to mow around the play set and find that the grass wears off in high traffic areas such as below the swings and bottom of the slide. Play surfacing solves these problems, and provides some protection in the case of falls.

All surfaces have a maintenance requirement, and the initial cost of some of the products can be as high, or higher, than the cost of the play equipment itself. Rainbow Play Systems are best built on bark or rubber chipping. We recommend that the play area extend to 2m beyond the perimeter of the play set in all directions. You can use some discretion; you will need the full 2m at the bottom of the slide, but you may not need it against the back of a tower.

Between play barks, particle size can vary all the way down to "shredded" (which mulches relatively quickly), and wood content can vary all the way up to 100% - some low quality "barks" are in fact made entirely of chipped wood.

This bark has a large particle size that resists mulching and gives superior impact absorption. It also has a low wood content. The exact depth to be laid depends on the material used and the fall height to be protected (normally the play set deck height). Typically, a 10cm layer protects from falls up to a height of about 2.5m.

However, whilst bark chipping can initially seem to be the most cost effective play area surfacing, Play Bark does need to be maintained and 'topped up' from time to time as it degrades. A much better alternative is a synthetic material such as ecoScape which is made from recycled rubber, EcoScape is versatile, non-toxic and perfectly suited for a wide range of landscaping and surfacing applications.

EcoScape is perfect for safety surfacing for Play Areas!

EcoScape is the premier choice for the landscape and playscape mulch market. Made from recycled rubber, EcoScape is versatile, non-toxic and perfectly suited for a wide range of landscaping and surfacing applications.

Realistically textured and available in a variety of colours. Use EcoScape and make it the right solution for you.

EcoScape comes in a range of different colours making it unique and highly desirable.

Whether for landscape or playscape use, EcoScape colour range will add vitality and appearance.

EcoScape is easier to apply and to maintain. Unlike wood mulch, EcoScape doesn't compact and will not need to be topped up continuously.

It saves you both time and energy and whatever the application, EcoScape is a truly cost effective solution.

PLEASE NOTE:
The minimum order for EcoScape is 30sqm

'Giving back what nature gave us' is the EcoScape philosophy. Imagine never having to re-mulch your landscape or dressing up your playscape for years to come. Make it a reality with EcoScape.

EcoScape has excellent impact absorption characteristics which makes it a safe and durable playscape product. It is environ-mentally friendly, easy to install and will not stain or create dust.

EcoScape also will not retain water and dries quickly so children can return to the playground sooner.