Rubber mats designed for use under swing sets are semi soft and will not compress even after years of use.
What do you put under playground mats.
To help you decide i have included a list of the pros and cons for the most popular options available.
Mats people put in the horse trailers to let the horses stand on while traveling.
While mats are more expensive than the other options they are also more durable and will last for years.
The outdoor rubber mats also known as playground mats or playground flooring help to put a little bounce to when a person hits the surface of the flooring.
I put the horse mats.
It acts as a ground stablisation method under the mats.
Consumer product safety commission s outdoor home playground safety handbook lists the minimum depths required for varying set heights.
At times lately after 10 years a puddle after the rain will be there.
Going to move mat put down some sand level it out and place the mats back down.
Grass protection mesh is good for areas that are prone to becoming wet and muddy.
Look for permeable rubber mats to minimize puddling on rainy days and to keep the.
The mesh should be rolled out over the area and fixed with u pins around the perimeter at 50cm intervals.
The best material to put under your swing set can vary based on the age the playground is intended for the height of the swing set or playground and the area your swing set is in.
A solid surface material rubber mats need no maintenance and you won t have to collect and replenish the debris something you do need to do periodically with sand gravel and chips.
Mats are sold at southern states and weigh about 75 pounds a piece.
If you are also using a grass protection mesh it should be installed at this stage.
Rubber mats have become more popular in recent years.