Innovative& Fun Surfacing for School Playground
Long gone are the days of scuffing knees on concrete and picking bark-chip out of palms, school playground surfacing has grown up. When it comes to surfacing, we at Macadamac Surfaces Ltd have plenty of school playground ideas and can help you choose the right surface for your space. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today!
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Which surface is best for a school playground?
School playgrounds need to provide a multitude of functions for children everywhere, from places to socialise and play, to practising sports and reducing the impact of inevitable tumbles. With such a broad range of quality options available, you may be wondering which surface is best for your school playground. Tarmac is typically the best surface for a school playground, read on to find out more!
What is macadam in school playgrounds?
Macadam, also known as tarmacadam or tarmac, is a highly resilient, durable and uniform surface typically made from aggregate which is a mix of crushed stones with tar. In addition, macadam is a malleable and hard-wearing material that is damage-resistant and won’t crack during the winter months. This is a fantastic benefit for school playgrounds as it will remain hassle-free, functional and appealing for years to come.
Red Macadam Surface
Red macadam is also another viable option and can be used for many applications, although it is particularly popular in school playgrounds.
How does macadam laying work?
When it comes to macadam laying services, we cater to both domestic and commercial clients. From bespoke driveways for your homes and efficient roadway repair to car park resurfacing services for your commercial properties, we can do it all! Here’s how our macadam commercial laying works…
1
Marking out the site
We will mark out the site that we will be working on based on your specifications and requirements.
2
Excavation
All weeds and other unwanted mattermust be removed and any soft spots excavated and filled with sub-base material.
3
Sub-Base
A sub-base will be applied to ensure longevity & robustness. A sub-base should be a minimum of 100mm thick.
4
Binder Course
A binder course is a load-bearing, strengthening layerand should be40 – 50mm thick.
5
Surface Course & Rolling
We will apply the macadam surface course comprising a smallaggregate. We will then finish with a mechanical roller.
6
Results!
We will be on hand from the beginning to the end. If there are any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What are the benefits of school playground surfaces?
Here are some of the main advantages of school playground surfaces we have seen our clients enjoy during our 30 years in the industry…
Durability & Resilience
All school playground surfaces boast fantastic levels of durability and resilience. They can often last for 20+ years if maintained properly. In addition, they are malleable and hard-wearing materials that are damage-resistant and won’t crack during the winter months.
Appearance
School playground macadam surfaces are available in a wide range of unique blends. This means that you can cater the style to your school’s unique requirements.
Safe
Many school playground surfaces boast incredible health and safety advantages. These include being slip resistant to minimise the likelihood of accidents and falls and are designed to absorb impact, therefore reducing injury.
Quick & Easy Installation
School playground surfaces are quick and easy to install and, aside from a cooling period to allow the particles to bind together, will be ready to use in no time at all. A perfect solution for school areas to be up and running in no time.
Low Maintenance
All of our school tarmac surfaces are incredibly low maintenance and can be repaired easily and with little hassle. Aside from cleaning every now, they are known to last for many years into the future.
Resurfacing Services
As well as school playgrounds, we also offer resurfacing for roads and driveways. If you’ve noticed dangerous holes or damaged surfaces, it’s essential that you take remedial action. Choosing tarmac to resurface a road or driveway means that you’ll receive results that are resilient, durable and will last for years. If your surface needs to be repaired, resurfacing with tarmac couldn’t be easier and can simply be levelled out and resurfaced with new tarmac.
Why Choose Us
30 Years of Experience
We have 30 years of experience and have worked with prestigious clients such as Tilbury Docks, the NHS, local building merchants and local authorities.
FREE Quotations
We offer FREE, no-obligation quotes on all of our services, from commercial laying and domestic driveways to pothole repair and car park repair.
Services Across South Essex
Our services are available across South Essex including Southend, Basildon, Romford, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Billericay, Upminster, Benfleet and more.
If you’re looking for innovative and fun surfacing for school playgrounds, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our friendly team for a FREE quote today!
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Walnut Lodge, Fambridge Road, Mundon, Maldon CM9 6NL