by Gary Elliott | Nov 26, 2025 | Blog
Across schools, parks, and community play spaces, the choice of safety surfacing has a lasting impact on how well an area performs, looks, and protects users. Wet pour surfacing has become one of the most trusted solutions for councils, schools, and contractors across...
by Gary Elliott | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog
Modern construction projects increasingly focus on long-term environmental performance and drainage efficiency. From public parks to new housing developments, managing rainwater runoff is a key design requirement. SUDS Bond permeable surfacing offers a simple,...
by Gary Elliott | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, Resin-Bound Gravel
Resin-bound gravel has become one of the most popular surfacing choices for pathways, pedestrian routes, and landscaped areas across the UK. It combines natural aggregate finishes with high performance and excellent drainage, offering a balance of visual quality and...
by Gary Elliott | Nov 10, 2025 | Blog
When planning a playground or outdoor recreation area, safety surfacing is one of the most important technical decisions to get right. The thickness of the surfacing beneath play equipment directly determines how well it protects against falls and how long it will...
by Gary Elliott | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Rubber Mulch
Outdoor play and recreation spaces need surfaces that are safe, durable, and visually appealing throughout the year. Rubber mulch surfacing, known within the Abacus range as MulchBond, has become one of the most versatile and low-maintenance safety surfacing options...
by Gary Elliott | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog, Wet Pour
A good playground is more than the sum of its equipment. While climbing towers, swings and slides set the stage, it is often the surfacing beneath them that brings everything together. Safety surfacing is essential to protect children from falls, but with wetpour...