Children's safety is a priority for parents. In particular, a child who is unaware of the dangers awaiting him or her while playing can seriously injure himself or herself. At home, to protect the child, we install protections for electrical sockets, we put carpets on the floors so that the child does not hurt himself when falling, and we install protections for sharp ends of the table or countertop. The question is how to ensure your child's safety while playing outdoors. Children's domain is running, jumping, discovering new places, testing their climbing skills and making new friends. The best place for a child to do this is, of course, the playground. When choosing a playground, parents are primarily concerned with children's safety. Undoubtedly, the variety of equipment available on the playground is important, so that the child does not get bored quickly, and their quality and good general condition allow for safe use by children. What else will ensure safe play for your child? Appropriate surface that will protect the child against the negative consequences of falls. The best solution for obtaining safe playground surfaces are WS Play grass protection mats offered by Wild Strawberry Ltd.
grass protection mats - what are they?
The "WS Play" grass protection mat is a rubber mat made of recycled materials, which, due to its properties, ensures safety of use. The grass protection mats have an openwork structure, thanks to which, after laying, the grass easily overgrows the mat and, as a result, after a few weeks they are invisible, and at the same time the mats retain their properties in terms of safe use. The properties of the WS Play grass protection mats in terms of protection against falls, flame retardancy and anti-slip properties have been confirmed by independent institutions in terms of compliance with standards in this area.
Why WS Play grass protection mats are a guarantee
safe surface on the playground?
Safety first. Protection against the negative effects of falls on the playground is very important. Children love to run around the playground, moving between the installed devices. And in such a situation, it is easy to fall. Therefore, installing WS Play grass protection mats on the playground is a perfect solution.
WS Play grass protection mats achieved a Critical Fall Value in tests conducted by RAPRA in accordance with the BSEN 1177:2008 standard above 3 m on a natural grass surface. They are manufactured in accordance with the BS EN 7188:1998 standard, which ensures their anti-slip properties of 71 PVT for dry mats and 48 PVT for wet mats.
grass protection mats comply with BS EN 4790:1987 for fire resistance. In addition, the "WS Play" grass protection mats are perfect for reducing noise and shock. They can be used in all weather conditions. They are durable and their use does not require much work - just mow the grass regularly.
Is it difficult to install WS Play grass protection mats?
On the contrary. Easy installation is one of the advantages of using grass protection mats on playgrounds. To lay the mats, you only need a few tools: a knife or scissors, gloves and a rubber hammer for hammering in the pegs. In addition, WS Play grass protection mats can be placed both on newly designed playgrounds or outdoor gyms, as well as adapted to an existing playground. “WS Play” grass protection mats are available in two colors, green or black, measuring 1 m x 1.5 m and 23 mm thick. Before unfolding the mats, it is worth planning their arrangement in advance to avoid unnecessary cutting of the material.
"WS Play" grass protection mats - a 5-year warranty.
“WS Play” anti-slip grass protection mats are covered by a 5-year warranty, which ensures their free replacement in the event of a material defect. The warranty period runs from the date of delivery of the goods to the Recipient.
To summarize:
WS Play grass protection mats are:
1. Safe due to their properties: flame-retardant, anti-slip, and in terms of the Critical Fall Height standards, they achieved a result of over 3 meters.
2. Easy to assemble.
3. Cheap to operate - just make sure you mow the grass regularly.
4. Reduce noise and shock.
5. Durable and can be used in various weather conditions.
6. With long warranty period.
7. Universal - they will work not only on playgrounds or outdoor gyms, but also as temporary sidewalks on construction sites, anti-slip floors, as the surface of golf courses or the surface of ski slopes.
8. Produced from recyclable materials - thus protecting the environment.
You can find more about grass protection mats here:
https://www.wsltd.eu/produkty/maty-na-silownie-i-place-zabaw/maty-przerostowe-na-place-
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