Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Treme' Community Center Gets the No Fault Touch!

photographed in Treme' after
Hurricane Katrina
On November 30th , No Fault completed a very special safety tile installation at Treme’ Community Center in New Orleans, La. Treme’, a neighborhood located next to the infamous French Quarter, was one of the areas of New Orleans that was hit the hardest by Hurricane Katrina. When Hurricane Katrina ripped through the city of New Orleans, it revealed the struggles that longtime residents faced. It took two weeks before residents were allowed to return to the neighborhood of Treme’ due to 3-6 feet of standing water. When residents returned, they found their property destroyed by flood waters, strong winds, fire and vandalism. Thanks to the efforts of many, Treme is now well known worldwide and the inspiration of the HBO series Treme'.
Treme' Community Center
The history filled neighborhood was named after Claude Treme’, who migrated from Sauvigny Burgundy, France in 1783. Treme’ is considered to be one of America’s most unusual neighborhoods and has been around for quite some time. The small neighborhood celebrated its 200th anniversary in October. Treme’ has a unique history for music and culture, even for the city of New Orleans, and has played a significant role in the history of jazz.
In 2010 , No Fault installed their premier safety surfacing at Musicians Village, located in the lower ninth ward. This new neighborhood, financed primarily with donations and volunteer labor,  was constructed in the most devastated area of New Orleans and was built around a music center, where musicians can teach and perform.

Musician's Village
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Therapeutic Playgrounds



When is child’s play really work? When children are overcoming developmental disabilities, what seems natural to most children can be very difficult for those trying to play through disabilities. Hospitals are incorporating traditional play time as a method of therapy more and more! These new playgrounds serve as a tool for children to meet therapeutic goals such as climbing, gripping, color identification and simply following instructions. All of these exercises incorporate physical, occupational and speech therapy while allowing the children to enjoy traditional play that may have been difficult for them before.

Therapeutic playgrounds are very different from traditional playgrounds found in schools and parks. They have play equipment specifically designed to meet disabled children’s therapeutic goals. One major attribute of therapeutic playgrounds is the surfacing. Surfacing must be ADA compliant so it is accessible for children of all walks of life. It is also recommended that the surface be IPEMA certified, which provides fall height protection for children.

No Fault has installed Safety Surface in many special needs and therapeutic playgrounds. Please contact a sales representative today if you are interested in our surface for your playground at 225-215-7760.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Is Santa Bringing a Swing Set This Year? Remind Him to Bring a Safe Surface Too!


Christmas is a time to spend with family, eat delightful food and shop like a mad person! We have all bought toys for children and forgotten to buy the appropriate batteries or other complementary items. This Christmas if you’re buying a swing set don’t forget to keep your children’s safety in mind. Purchase some type of safety surfacing to be installed under your play equipment, whether it’s a solid or loose fill application. It is imperative to apply some type of safety surface to protect against falls. All of our playground products are IPEMA certified and provide fall protection for your little elves! 


You have several options:  rubber mulch, safety tiles and if you really want to splurge, safety surface!
Clearly, the most cost effective option that still provides exceptional benefits is rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is a great option for residential play areas and is very affordable. One of the best features of loose fill rubber mulch is that it can be installed over leveled earth and you can do it yourself, which saves you time and money!  We offer four different options for mulch: No Fault Rubber Mulch Nuggets, No Fault Rubber Mulch Shreds, No Fault Bonded Rubber Mulch and our newest product, No Fault Mini Nuggets. Check out nofault.com to shop online or give us a call today at 225-215-7760!



If you’re not a fan of the loose fill material, No Fault Safety Tiles are a great option for your residential playground. While safety tiles have many of the fantastic characteristics of poured-in-place, they are more cost and time effective for home owners because they can be self-installed. No Fault Safety Tiles are available in an array of colors that will bring your playground to life!


And if you really want to splurge on your backyard playground this Christmas, then a poured surface, like No Fault Safety Surface or No Fault Bonded Rubber Mulch is perfect for you! No Fault Safety Surface for playground applications is comprised of EPDM rubber granules and a polyurethane binder that is professionally installed with a two-pour system. Like No Fault Safety Surface, No Fault Bonded Rubber Mulch is comprised of shredded rubber mulch and a polyurethane binder and is professionally installed with a single-pour system. Both surfaces are hand-troweled using a screed rod to provide a resilient, seamless rubber surface with a consistent depth throughout.  The result is a highly durable, permeable, slip resistant surface providing cushion-like comfort in an unconventional pallet of color combinations. No Fault offers coast-to-coast installations for public, commercial and residential projects.  


Call a sales representative today at 225-215-7760!



Have a Great Day!

Hailey Hill
Marketing Administrator
No Fault Sport Group, LLC







Tuesday, November 27, 2012

NEW Product! No Fault Mini Nuggets!


We are excited to introduce a new product to our mulch product line, No Fault Mini Nuggets! Like any other rubber mulch, No Fault Mini Nuggets are created from recycled tires, but our nuggets go through additional manufacturing processes to remove 99.89% of exposed metal. After removing the metal and sorting, the nuggets are coated with a unique polyurethane based coating, which is non-toxic, color-fast and abrasion-resistant. 

No Fault Mini Nuggets are more affordable than our traditional rubber mulch. Please contact a sales representative today to get your quote 225-215-7760!















Have a Great Day!

Hailey Hill
Marketing Administrator
No Fault Sport Group, LLC

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

LSU Ranked the #1 Tailgating Spot in the Country!



It’s no surprise that tailgating is an essential part of the marvelous game of football and it's no secret that LSU fans tailgate with the best of them. From the elaborate tailgating set ups, to costumes, to shirtless body painted students in freezing weather, LSU fans are truly a unique breed! Of course LSU tops the list coming in at the number one college tailgate, according to bestcollegetailgate.com. On game day, over 90,000 fans fill Tiger Stadium and even more show up solely for tailgating. Downsetgeaux.com is a website dedicated to sharing your tailgating experience whether it’s exciting, outrageous, unbelievable or just down right hilarious!




Have a Great Day!

Hailey Hill
Marketing Administrator

No Fault Sport Group, LLC

Give your Surface a Face-Lift

A hard sub-base like concrete or asphalt is required for our poured-in-place applications. That doesn’t necessarily mean the sub-base must be in perfect condition. No Fault has installed many surfaces over uneven and patched sub-bases. Our poured-in-place surface acts as a leveling material for patchy and unleveled sub-bases. Our Poured-in-Place surface is a very versatile product that can be installed in an array of applications. Check out these before and after photos of St. Raymond Academy in New York!






Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Thanksgiving Playground Clean Up!

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings and eating plenty of delicious food. From turkey to dressing to grandmas sweet potatoes, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday, which is to be thankful for our harvest. As the holiday season approaches, we encourage our family, friends and students to be thankful for our many blessings and help others who are less fortunate.

What better way to work off those extra pounds of turkey and pie than to host a charity event or community clean-up! Get involved with a project with a well known Christmas charity or put together your own event. Give back to the community by helping clean up a local playground or park. Gobble up garbage at your local playground so everyone can have safe and clean fun!



How to Plan a Pick-Up Day:
  1. Pick a day to clean up. Solicit support from your local church or parks department. Spread the word with fliers and social media!
  2. Make sure you have everything you need to clean up the playground! Ask for a sponsorship from your local hardware store. Request supply donations! Give used tools back for future events or donate them to Habitat for Humanity!
  3. Fill your bags and dispose and recycle the garbage accordingly!
What you need:
  • Trash Bags
  • Gloves
  • Clothes that can get dirty
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Drinks


Happy Thanksgiving!

Hailey Hill
Marketing Administrator
No Fault Sport Group