Tallahassee Playground BlogThis blog is loaded with useful information and articles related to playground design, construction and surfacing.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Installing a poured in place rubber surfacing system on a horizontal (floor) plane is difficult enough. Installing a poured in place rubber surfacing system on a vertical plane is far more difficult. Many of my clients wonder how it is possible to do this, this article will show you the right way to do it. There are two schools of thought on the best way to install poured in place rubber vertically, in total accounting for three different methods, each with their own benefits and detriments.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
If you have not done all of this things up until this point, please refer to our previous article, " How to Install a Commercial Playground - Part One. At this point in time we are ready to begin installing the playground decks.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Outside of using the highest quality products for a poured in place rubber surfacing project, the next most important and crucial step is correctly priming the area that will receive the poured in place rubber surface. Priming is procedure in which a diluted binder is applied to the subsurface during the poured in place rubber surfacing installation.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The most important ingredient in any poured in place rubber playground surface is the binder. The binder, also referred to as resin is literally the glue that holds the entire surface together and in its place. There are a number of companies that produce and import urethane based binders and resins for use with poured in place rubber. Using a subpar binder will result in a poured in place rubber surface that falls apart and fails prematurely.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
One of the greatest advantages to buying commercial playground equipment instead of trying to build a playground from scratch are the truly amazing warranties that come along with them. Commercial playgrounds can be a very large investment, it feels good knowing that your investment is protected by a warranty from a reputable and large company that has been in business for decades.
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Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Regardless of the manufacturer, most large commercial playgrounds will be installed the same way. This article will provide a brief overview of what the correct procedure is for installing commercial playground units. Keep in mind that specific hardware and mounting applications will differ among playground manufacturers, but the fundamentals will be the same. These procedures cover the basics for an in ground mount commercial playground unit. Here are the basic steps to installing a commercial playground unit:
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Monday, Apr 16, 2012
The easiest way to determine what type of playground equipment you should be installing is by first looking at the equipment itself. All manufacturers of commercial playground equipment will design equipment with a specific age group in mind. These age groups usually will be: 6-18 months, 2-5 years, 5-12 years and 2 -12 years. Contrary to popular belief, it's more important to be sure not to install equipment designed for younger children on a playground intended for older children than the other way around, and here is why.
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Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Commercial playgrounds have come a long way in the last decade. Years ago, most playgrounds were simply large metal objects that allowed children to climb and play, with very limited educational benefit. In recent years, new and innovative products have began to appear on the playground market that have tremendous educational benefit to the children using them.
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Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Commercial playgrounds are built with durable materials and use the highest quality fasteners and hardware available. They are designed to last a lifetime, but like anything else they require occasional maintenance to maximize the life span of the equipment. It is a good idea to develop a playground maintenance schedule and incorporate it into your calendar.
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Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Although commercial playgrounds are relatively simple in design, the installation of these structures is not simple or easy by any definition of the word. A playground that is not installed correctly is a disaster waiting to happen. So what steps can you take to make sure your playground gets installed correctly?
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Tallahassee Playground NewsOur company continues to provide top quality commercial playground equipment, design and construction in the Tallahassee area.
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04/25/12 | KUMC Shade Structures - Tallahassee, FL
We recently completed the installation of three commercial shade structures at Killearn United Methodist Church. The entire installation took less than a day and has transformed their playground area, making it more enjoyable and far more visibly pleasing.
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05/01/2012 | Playground Construction for Ryan Companies Begins - Tallahassee, FL
We are pleased to announce that construction of the commercial playground we have designed for Governors Academy Charter school has begun, and will feature state of the art commercial playground equipment, shade structures and poured in place rubber surfacing.
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12/01/2011 | Generations Park Opens - Tallahassee, FL
We are proud to announce that Generations Park at Lake Ella in Tallahassee FL has opened to the public and the Church members of St. Paul's UMC.
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05/30/2011 | Maclay School Playground Relocation, Phase I Completed
We are happy to announce that the playground relocation at Maclay School in Tallahassee, FL was a success and the playground has re-opened for student use.
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