"Improper surfacing is the leading cause of playground injuries, accounting for more than 70% of injuries involving children falling on playgrounds." *
"Surface covering is the single biggest factor that determines the severity of a playground injury." *
"Wire free scrap tire chips have roughly twice the cushioning effect of other material." *
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TireTurf Benefits
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Low maintenance
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Clean and nontoxic
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Reduces dust and mud around play areas
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Does not attract animals or insects
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Does not deteriorate
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Resilient
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Not susceptible to reduced performance due to rainy or freezing conditions
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Critical height - "The fall height below which a life threatening head injury would not be expected to occur." *
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Installing TireTurf under your playground equipment, according to recommended standards*, will significantly reduce your risk of a playground injury.
*Statistics, quotes and standards are based on information released by: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), The State Of Illinois and the Mayo Clinic. |
