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...
by Gary Elliott | Oct 22, 2025 | artificial grass, Blog, Resin-Bound Gravel, Rubber Mulch, Wet Pour
Paths are more than simple walkways. In schools, parks, housing developments, and community spaces, they connect people to facilities, shape how outdoor spaces are used, and influence how attractive and accessible an area feels. Choosing the right surfacing for paths...
by Gary Elliott | Oct 15, 2025 | artificial grass, Blog, Resin-Bound Gravel, Rubber Mulch, Wet Pour
When people imagine a playground, they often picture the slides, climbing towers, or roundabouts first. Yet what sits underfoot is every bit as important as the equipment above. The surface is what keeps children safe if they trip or fall, makes the area accessible to...
by Gary Elliott | Oct 8, 2025 | artificial grass, Blog, Resin-Bound Gravel, Rubber Mulch, Wet Pour
Stepping into a school playground, your eyes are often drawn to the climbing frames, swings, or slides. What many people overlook is the ground beneath them. The surfacing is one of the most important parts of the playground. It keeps children safe, makes the area...
