Find out how rubber surfacing benefits municipal splash pad surfaces for your next project!!

How Rubber Surfacing Benefits Municipal Splash Pad Surfaces

 

 

If you represent a municipality that is thinking about building a splash pad in local parks, or if you already have splash pad surfaces that you need to have repaired, then rubber surfacing by No Fault is ideal for your application.

 

Rubber surfacing is what your splash pad needs to give it exceptional wet-deck grip and added safety. Rubber Safety Surfaces are fast becoming the new industry standard when it comes to surfacing for splash pads. They can substantially decrease the chances for injury, which also lowers liability issues that come from unexpected slips and falls.  The increase in traction helps to eliminate tripping hazards and also delivers comfort to anyone walking on bare feet. Overall, a rubber surface optimizes the aesthetics of the park while it minimizes injuries.

 

Getting the right contractor for your Rubber Surfacing is crucial for obtaining the desired results.  There are a lot of very common mistakes that arise from improperly installed Rubber surfacing on municipal projects. One of the most common mistakes is the de-lamination of water play surfaces.  This is when a Rubber Surface separates itself and tears away from the substrata. Improper base installation, along with ground movement, debris, low quality rubber, can cause cracking, flaking and chipping. Smoothing of the rubber is another concern that is brought on by water, foot traffic, and sand.

There are many ways to address these concerns and avoid them altogether. Knowledge, skill, and experience in regard to all the products available on the market are important. Selecting the proper materials and the right climate for installation are just a few items that can help to avoid repairs down the road that can extend the life of a Rubber Surface.

 

At No Fault, water play surfaces are our expertise. We make all the right decisions concerning splash pad surfaces and are able to assist you in all aspects of Rubber Surfacing Safety. Take charge of your investment while maximizing the public works budget. Give your community the safest, most functional, and best-looking surface available.

Safety First! Avoid Plaground Hazards!

Playground Safety Tips - Summer Safety!

Keep your child safe this Summer with these Playground Safety tips!        Each year, about 200,000 children are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for playground equipment-related injuries. An estimated 148,000 of these injuries involve public playground equipment and an estimated 51,000 involve home playground equipment. Most of the injuries are the result of falls.   Since almost 60% of all injuries are caused by falls to the ground, protective surfacing under and around all playground equipment can reduce the risk of serious head injury. No Fault Safety Surface can help prevent critical head injuries to your child. Avoid playgrounds with non-impact absorbing surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt or gravel, as they lose their ability to absorb shock through wear and environmental conditions. Always use protective surfacing on your playground! Certain loose-fill surfacing materials are acceptable, such as rubber mulch.   Summer brings long, hot days, which are perfect for water play, travel or a trip to the playground. It is important to remember that excessive heat can be a hazard! Heat-related illness can occur when your body can't properly cool itself. To avoid wilting in the heat, go to the playground before 10:00 a.m. or after 3:00 p.m., rest often in shady spots, wear UVA/UVB sunscreen and most importantly stay hydrated!   Before you visit a playground, check to make sure that play areas are designed to allow an adult to see children clearly while they're playing on all the equipment. Adult supervision can help prevent injuries by making sure kids properly use playground equipment and don't engage in unsafe behavior around it. Always supervise, and teach your child safe play! For more information regarding playground safety and injury prevention, you can visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at www.cpsc.gov.

Trend Alert: Indoor Elevated Jogging Tracks

No Fault is famous for their track systems here in the South; however, we are also experts in indoor elevated jogging track installations as well.   No Fault has installed these jogging tracks for several decades and even more so recently due to the upward trend of joint health and safety.  

No Fault has completed several indoor elevated jogging tracks by applying No Fault Safety Surface. This is a great application for tracks because it offers a cushion-like surface that is easy on joints and it’s slip resistant. We are able to make any color combination with our extensive color lineup and create patterns and logos! Another great feature is the ability to apply line paint, which creates jogging lanes. 

Contact us today to discuss the many options we offer!  

Let’s give your members a reason to get up and running!

No Fault Sponsors the Fat Boy 5K!

Often imitated but never duplicated, The Fat Boy 5K is in cities across America (Las Vegas, New Orleans and more!) but the original started right here in Baton Rouge, LA!  With the Fat Boy growing (pun intended) the Original Fat Boy Running Club  knows how to celebrate!  Many people participated in this year’s race and showed up for some pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, and after the race for Manda Sausage Po-boys, Mockler beverages, Moon Pies, and Coca-Cola products. Chocolate Easter bunnies were given to the winners!  Participants could enter as a skinny runner, man up to the Clydesdale division or bring friends and compete in the team competition. 

No Fault has sponsored this race for the past 20 years. It is a fun community event that we participate in and provide giveaways to the variety of participants. The crowd is always excited to catch No Fault t-shirts! Check out more photos here.

Outdoor Gyms are Becoming More Common in U.S. Parks

Outdoor gyms are extremely common is both Europe and Asia; however, they have been slow to catch on in the U.S. The first outdoor gym which appeared in Los Angeles about six years ago was basically a collection of outdoor strength, cardio and balance equipment. During the past six years, other California communities have adopted the trend as well. In the past year, outdoor gyms have popped up in New York and Miami and are becoming contagious!

 

Outdoor gyms offer new options for the community.  This new park feature allows adults to get in shape while their children play; however, please make sure children are being supervised by an adult.  It also attracts athletes and other health conscious individuals to enjoy the park!  Outdoor gyms are an investment in healthier lifestyles while building better parks and stronger communities.

Project Spotlight: McWayne Science Center

No Fault recently sent materials to McWayne Science Center, located in the Birmingham, Alabama Airport for a safety tile installation. No Fault ULTRA tiles were installed in an indoor application under unique play equipment. See how great the safety tile install turned out.

National Playground Safety Week!

It’s that time of year again! The weather is nice and it’s time to go outside and play. But do you know what to look for to ensure the playground your child plays at is safe? Sometimes the risks do not appear very obvious, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. You just need to know what to look for.

 

National Playground Safety Week is April 21-27, 2013 and is sponsored by the National Program for Playground Safety (www.playgroundsafety.org). The National Program for Playground Safety provides many schools, other children’s facilities and parents with the knowledge to prevent injuries and promote safe play.

Follow these tips this Spring and Summer and your kids will definitely have safe and fun play!

• Look for playgrounds with shredded rubber, mulch, wood chips or sand. Grass and soil are not the ideal surface for playgrounds.
• Playground surfacing material should be 12 inches deep and extend 6 feet in all directions around equipment.
• Make sure playground equipment is inspected frequently and kept in good repair. If it’s not, report this to your local Parks and Recreations office.
• Remove hood and neck drawstrings from children’s clothing and outerwear and don’t allow them to wear helmets, necklaces, purses or scarves on the playground.
• Prohibit children to engage in, or play near, any pushing, shoving or crowding around playground equipment.
• Keep toddlers under the age of five in a separate play area, away from equipment which is designed for bigger kids.
• Actively supervise kids on a playground. Just being in the same area isn’t good enough – they need your undivided attention while playing on or around the equipment.