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Rubber Mulch - Shredded Recycled Rubber Safety Surfacing - Resin Bound Rubber Crumb Surfacing

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Bonded Rubber Mulch is an eco-friendly, resilient surface material made from recycled forklift tyres. It mimics natural mulch aesthetics, provides excellent shock absorption, and is low maintenance.

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Application

Beyond playgrounds, bonded rubber mulch is used in:

  • Landscaping: As an alternative to wood mulch in gardens, around trees and in flower beds.
  • Commercial spaces: Around office buildings and in public parks for aesthetic and practical purposes.

Description

Rubber mulch is a resilient and permeable safety surfacing solution made from recycled forklift tyres, colour coated with a durable PU covering to achieve a natural bark-like appearance.


This product is not only aesthetically pleasing but also easy to install and cost-effective. It involves mixing the rubber mulch with a specially formulated, unpigmented resin binder in a forced action mixer before laying and levelling it. This results in a low-maintenance, permeable, impact-absorbing surface. Rubber Mulch is wheelchair-friendly, commonly employed in playgrounds, play areas, parks, and recreational spaces requiring a protective flooring with a critical fall height.


Features and benefits:

  • Permeable: Allows rain and surface water to naturally drain into the ground below.
  • Natural appearance: Takes on the look of natural mulch due to its distinctive shape and coatings.
  • Low maintenance: Requires minimal preventative and reactive maintenance after installation.
  • Environmentally friendly: Made from recycled forklift tyres, contributing to waste reduction while providing a safe surface.
  • Impact absorbing: Manufactured from rubber and installed at an appropriate depth, it offers a secure surfacing solution.


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FAQ's


Q: How soon can the surface be used after installation?

A: It is recommended to wait a minimum of 24 hours, especially during winter months when the binder could take longer to cure.


Q: Can graphics be installed into rubber mulch surfacing?

A: Abstract and coloured shapes can be created with rubber mulch, however rubber mulch graphics are not as defined as wetpour graphics, so we would recommend shapes being at least 0.5m in size for a quality finish.


Q: Is rubber mulch suitable in areas of high wear-and-tear? E.g. Swings and roundabouts.

A: Due to the large shred size of the rubber, the bond between the shred does not give as high a tensile strength as wetpour. Therefore, we would recommend using wetpour for areas which are likely to be subject to heavy wear-and-tear. This could simply be a wear pad of wetpour within a larger mulch area.


Q: Is rubber mulch porous?

A: Yes, rubber mulch is a porous product.


Q: Can vehicles be driven on rubber mulch?

A: Rubber mulch can accommodate light weight vehicles travelling across the surface (e.g. golf buggies), but it is not suitable for regular vehicle use.


Q: What can rubber mulch be laid onto?

A: Rubber mulch can be laid onto MOT Type 1, Concrete, Tarmac and Grass. However, there is a potential risk of soft spots in rainy areas when installing onto grass.


Q: How long will the rubber mulch surface last for?

A: This will depend on how heavily it will be used and how it is maintained. DCM have been back on sites that are 10 years old where the mulch is still in good condition.


Q: What do I do when my rubber mulch surface is looking tired or suffering from localised areas of wear?

A: Localised wear can be addressed by replacing the worn-out material to restore surface continuity. The surface can also be sprayed with a new coating of pigmented polyurethane to restore the colour and enhance surface strength. Both processes will greatly extend the life of your rubber mulch surface.


Q: How do I maintain the rubber mulch surface?

A: Sweep regularly and jet wash using a low pressure setting periodically to keep leaves, grass and other organic debris off the surface.


Q: What depth is rubber mulch laid to?

A: The minimum depth rubber mulch can be laid to is 40mm.


Q: Can rubber mulch be installed in the rain?

A: Unfortunately, rubber mulch can only be installed in dry weather conditions.


Q: Is rubber mulch environmentally friendly?

A: Yes. All of the rubber used comes from recycling end of life tyres thus greatly reducing the landfill risk.

General information

Color

Finish

Anti-slip

Material

Rubber

Shape

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_05_64 Polyurethane-bound ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber crumb surfacingsPrimary

CAWS

Q26/360 In situ synthetic surfacing

Specification data - Polyurethane-bound ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber crumb surfacings

Standard

To BS 7188.

Colour

Blue.

Khaki.

Brown.

Black.Green.

Coffee.

Blue/ Khaki.

Green/ Khaki.

Green/ Blue.

Brown/ Black.

Green/ Black.

Brown/ Sand.

Brown/ Khaki.

Brown/ Blue.

Green/ Brown.

Black/ Blue.

Black/ Khaki.

Green/ Sand.

Black/ Sand.

Blue/ Sand.

Sand.

Recycled content

100%.

Guidance for specification option:

100% solid recycled rubber tyres.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Rubber

Recyclability

Specialist Recycling Available

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

90 %

Expected Life

Five year

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Rospa Safety Charity

ROSPA

Literature

Data Sheet - Rubber Mulch

Data Sheet - Rubber Mulch

Case studies

Capstone Farm - Gillingham

Capstone Farm - Gillingham

Westfield Park - London

Westfield Park - London

St Thomas's PS - Clapham

St Thomas's PS - Clapham

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