Rubber Mulch
Bonded rubber mulch looks like bark and behaves like a safety surface. We install it across playgrounds, trim trails and woodland play areas, laid over existing ground and bound with resin so nothing scatters, nothing needs topping up and roots stay undisturbed.
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Why it matters
The Benefits of Bonded Rubber Mulch
- Looks natural, performs like rubber – Brown and green blends read as bark from a few paces, but the surface is impact-tested and stays put underfoot.
- No topping up, ever – Loose fill migrates, gets kicked out and needs replenishing every year. Bonded mulch is laid once and stays at the depth it was specified.
- Works over roots and slopes – Because it follows the existing contour, we can lay it around trees and across gentle gradients where a poured or tiled surface would not sit properly.
- Water drains through – The bonded structure is porous, so rain passes into the ground below rather than sitting on the surface or needing a drainage run.
- Fewer trip hazards than bark – There is no build-up, no bald patches and no hidden depth changes, which are the three things that cause most bark-related falls.
Proven success stories
Rubber Mulch Case Studies
Outdoor Gym|Beenham Parish Council Youth Shelter and Outdoor Gym
Outdoor Gym|Stamford Hill School- Outdoor Gym with Artificial Grass
Play|Fleet Town Council – Playground and Bonded Rubber Mulch Surfacing
Surfacing| Tweendykes School, Wet Pour Surfacing
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Between 50mm and 125mm, depending on the fall height of the equipment above. Lower toddler equipment needs less, tall climbing units need more. We calculate the depth from the equipment specification rather than applying a standard figure across the whole site.
It warms more than grass but less than tarmac or dark wetpour. Lighter colour blends run cooler, and in genuinely exposed areas we would suggest shading or a lighter blend rather than pretending it is not a factor.
Around 10 to 15 years. The resin binder is what ages rather than the rubber, so surfaces tend to soften and loosen at the edges before they fail in the middle. Localised repairs are straightforward and extend the life considerably.
Often, yes. Bonded mulch can go over existing tarmac, concrete or a compacted stone base, which saves the cost and disruption of excavation. It cannot go over loose bark or soft ground without preparation first, so the site survey determines this.
Yes. The rubber we use is clean recycled crumb, and the bonded surface is impact tested to the relevant standard. There are no loose pieces to be picked up or swallowed, which is one of the practical advantages over loose fill in nursery and SEN settings.
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