Photo Credit: city of Henderson, Nev
Does your water play, spray ground, or splash pad have a “resilient surface”?
Unlike playground surfaces, the “poured-in-place rubber” surfacing for wet locations is typically installed on a solid concrete base or surface. A properly installed and maintained resilient surface should provide a long-lasting, reliable, slip-resistant, non-abrasive, soft, and safe environment for a minimum of 10 years for patrons enjoying the benefits of water play amenities. Improperly installed and/or poorly maintained rubber surfaces rarely last more than four years, at an average replacement cost of about $15 per square foot.
So what are the key requirements, compliance factors, needs, and desires when considering resilient surfaces?