Ten reason's why a wetpour surface could benefit all ages and abilities!

"Every year there are 40,000 injuries to children on playgrounds" Fact from RoSPA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Wetpour rubber is installed to make playground areas suitable and safe for all people of all ages and all abilities, so not only can it be used in playgrounds for the able bodied people and children but also for those with disabilities old and young!

“Research shows that there are considerable benefits to elderly people if they have the opportunity of using play equipment”.
“You don’t stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing”
RoSPA


Spongy Surfaces Ltd recently under took a project with this in mind, when they installed a wetpour rubber surface in a hospital courtyard, the courtyard was a place for the elderly to sit in the fresh air for afternoon's in the sun, with the knowledge that if they fell or slipped their fall would be cushioned from this impact absorbing surface.
How wetpour rubber works - Wetpour rubber works by forming an impact-absorbing surface mixed together with a polyurethane binder and poured in place onto a prepared base to form this continuous surface that can be adapted to meet the safety requirements!

So here goes ...your ten reason's why a wetpour surface could benefit all ages and abilities!

1). Continuous & strong structure - wetpour has a long life expectancy and can sustain play from all people and ages!
2). Slip-resistant and porous - because of its structure wetpour rubber is porous, letting water run through, this helps to keep the surface from retaining the water and making it more slip-resistant.
3). Complies with all safety surface regulations at industry standards.
4). It is hygienic because it can be rinsed down with water and the surface is always visible, as sometimes bark can be deceiving in the fact that objects can be hidden in this surface, making it dangerous.
5). Virtually maintenance free, once its laid that's it, just a wash down from time to time and nothing else!
6). Fun and educational, the use of incorporating numbers, letters, games, and logo’s into the surface can help make the surface a tool to help stimulate the brain. Bright colours can help activity in the brain for both the young and old.
7). Available in lots of colours, a wetpour surface doesn't have to be black or plain it can be mixed or brightly coloured.
8). This material is not just for outdoor areas, it be can be laid around complex equipment in both outdoor and indoor areas.
9). Rubber wetpour designs are permanent once laid they are here to stay!
10). Suitable for different sports surfaces, (tennis, netball, volleyball, football, basketball and hockey).

For additional information on the subject of this release or for a brochure, contact Richard Irons or visit www.spongysurfaces.com

With over 15 years of experience working on safety surfaces, Spongy Surfaces aim is to provide quality and exceptional customer service at all times of your project throughout installation, design and after sales care. Please call for details on 0161 973 0010, or email us at mail@spongysurfaces.com

Contact:
Spongy Surfaces Ltd
Richard Irons - Sales
Rachel Marshall - General Enquiries
Tel: 0161 973 0010
Email: mail@spongysurfaces.com
Web: http://www.spongysurfaces.com

Ten reasons to add Playground Markings!

A perfect way to help brighten up a dull tarmac surface is to add some playground markings this adds colour and can be an educational, graphical elements including numbers, shapes, logo's games, hopscotch’s - in fact just about any colour or graphical element can be added with these 'Thermoplastic Playground Markings'.

So here are the ten reasons why... playground markings can help on your plain tarmac surface...

1. Turn an ordinary tarmac playground into an exciting games area!
   
2. They are free of lead and chromate - non-toxic.
   
3. You can enhance your logo by adding it to your playground surface in full colour.
   
4. They are available in over 100 different colours.
   
5. They can help with education for all abilities and ages by simply adding numbers, letters and learning aids such as a puzzle.
   
6. They can be used to help increase road safety awareness with STOP! LOOK! and LISTEN! signs.
   
7. They can be used to create GIANT Chess or Draughts boards for GIANT game!
   
8. They can help keep children fit by helping them to participate in playground fun, as you are giving them something to keep them occupied.
   
9. They last up to ten times longer than paint.
   
10. They are suitable for creating different sports surface markings, including tennis, basketball, netball volleyball, hockey and football!
    

For more information on playground markings or if you are interested in finding out more about this product, please give Spongy Surfaces a call on 0161 973 0010 or email us at: mail@spongysurfaces.com, alternatively see our website at www.spongysurfaces.com for more safety surfaces products and services.

Play surfaces wetpour special offer!

From October to December 31st 2008, Spongy Safety Surfaces are running a special Autumn/Winter offer with every wetpour play surfaces order you can get a hopscotch absolutely FREE. All you have to do is place an order from now until December and a hopscotch is yours. Terms and conditions, please see website for details...

Have you also seen our latest page on Playground Markings, you can transform your plain looking tarmac playground into a exciting and fun experience for children of all ages. 

Playground Markings have endless benefits.. here are just a few..

• Enhance your school or company logo by adding it in full colour to your playground.
• Free of lead and chromate.
• Increase road safety awareness with STOP! LOOK and LISTEN! Signs.
• Available in over 100 different colours.
• Helps with education for all ages and abilities by adding games, numbers or letters.

See more benefits here...