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Why You Must Put Cedar Chips Instead of Barkdust On Playgrounds?

March 8, 2019Graham Saunders

There are 132 playgrounds across the city of Portland. These play areas are perfect for children to have fun while their parents relax and enjoy some time outdoors. Though certain playgrounds are much more intricate and advanced than others, they all must adhere to certain safety guidelines and construction regulations.

Cedar playground chips

Cedar chips are essential for any outdoor play area. Though barkdust and other kinds of mulch are great for various outdoor applications, cedar chips are required when it comes to playground construction.

Cedar playground chips are all natural wooden chips that are thoroughly cleaned and screened before use. This ensures that — unlike other landscape materials — there are no “spikes” or hazardous items within the chips, subsequently keeping children safe as they laugh, run, and roll around on the playground.

Additionally, wood chips for playgrounds are great for animals to run on, too. Parks and playgrounds are not just for kids and adults, and all across Portland and the rest of the country, dogs and other pets/animals are running around these areas, as well. Cedar chips are much safer to run and walk on compared to other materials and they even help reduce fleas and ticks.

If you’re considering building a new playground or are in charge of overseeing a playground, you need to make sure certified playground wooden chips are being used throughout the area. Engineered playground chips are made from virgin wood, meaning the material has never came in contact with construction debris or pallets, which could lead to spikes or other dangers within. Additionally, playground tips are ADA-complaint and are great for reducing risk management for schools, daycare facilities, parks, and any other location that has or will have a playground on the premises.

Here are some additional safety features about this quality material: Cedar wood chips have great shock absorbency, which helps prevent fall-related injuries; they shed moisture, which prevents mildew and mold; and are never more than a few inches long or very thick, which avoid cuts, scrapes, and similar injuries.

If you want to learn more about playground construction or purchase some quality cedar playground chips, give Barkdusters a call right away.

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