Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch

Acute symptoms can include unconsciousness, inability to recall the traumatic event, confusion, difficulty learning and remembering new information, trouble speaking coherently, unsteadiness, lack of coordination and problems with vision or hearing.  Long term symptoms include violence, anger, depression and increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Source 1: Mayo Clinic
Source 2: Alzheimer’s Association

When installed and maintained to a proper depth for the surrounding equipment, Rubber Mulch softens the impact by gradually slowing the fall and dispersing the energy which greatly reduces the risk for a traumatic brain injury.  Rubber Mulch has the unique ability to provide this protection all year, rain or shine in a variety of climates.

Rubber Mulch provides up to 16 ft of critical fall height protection – this means the risk for a traumatic brain injury from a fall up to 16 ft onto Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch is minimal. The risk for traumatic brain injury is conducted in accordance with the ASTM F1292-13 test method.

No. A broken nose, brief loss of consciousness and other injuries may still happen but the risk of the most severe type of non-fatal injury – a non-recoverable brain injury – are dramatically reduced.

Currently, there is not an approved or accredited test to evaluate the risk of a broken arm or leg.

We recommend a 4″ to 6″ compacted layer of Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch. A 4″ inch compacted layer is International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certified to provide up to 10 ft of critical fall height protection, a 5″ compacted layer will provide up to 12 ft and a 6″ compacted layer will provide up to 16 ft of critical fall height protection. When assessing how much Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch you need, be sure to measure from the highest point where someone could jump or fall.

Minimal maintenance is required for Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch.  Rubber Mulch resists degrading, floating and blowing away. All colors come with our 12 year Color Lock Guarantee. Raking, leveling and compacting are occasionally required to maintain the desired depth of 4″, 5″ or 6″.

Leaves and small branches can be blown off the surface with careful use of a leaf blower. The coating does not stain or absorb odors from urine.  Rubber Mulch’s color can be freshened with the use of a mild detergent and a power washer on a low setting.

Despite our fun and vibrant colors, Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch doesn’t taste very good. Nonetheless, we had Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch tested using the European toy test method EN 71-3 which determines if heavy and toxic metals will leach out of a product when exposed to stomach acid should a person or pet consume a piece. Nothing was determined to leach out of Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch when exposed to stomach acid.

A level ground, with sufficient drainage to prevent pooling and puddling, free of rocks and debris is a key foundation to start with. If you live up north, you want to make sure that water cannot collect and pool within Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch and potentially freeze. The frozen water can reduce the ability of Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulches to absorb an impact.  For commercial applications, consulting with a local landscape architect is recommended.

Installation is simple.  Rubber Mulch is conveniently available in 0.8 cu ft poly bags, 76.9 cu ft super sacks or 38.5 cu ft super sacks.  Once your ground is prepared, simply slit either bag size open and Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch pours out. As it pours out, simply rake it in place and compact it. Detailed installation instructions can be found in the playground resource section.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Rubber Mulch is produced to tight manufacturing specifications. This manufacturing process is certified by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) to provide consistent head impact protection. The end product is 99.9% metal free, provides up to 16 ft of critical fall height protection and comes with a 12 year color warranty.

There are many entities that support the use of rubber mulch including federal, state and local environmental agencies, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). Rubber mulch has been proven effective in reducing critical brain related injuries from falls.