DEPTH GUIDELINES for rubber chipping used to surface a play area.
These are an average of the depth guidlines given by selected manufacturers of play rubber chippings. Always work to the advice given by the rubber chipping supplier you choose
For fall heights up to 1.4m, use at a depth of 50mm. At this depth, 1 x cubic metre bag (500kg) or 50 polybags will cover approximately 20 square metres.
For fall heights over 1.4m and up to 1.9m, use at a depth of 100mm. At this depth, 1 x cubic metre bag (500kg) or 50 polybags will cover approximately 10 square metres.
For fall heights over 1.9m, use at a depth of 200mm. At this depth, 1 x cubic metre bag (500kg) or 50 polybags will cover approximately 5 square metres.
Building a simple safe play area
Build a smooth timber frame to the required size or dig out a playpit.
Make sure any rigid framework is well outside the likely area of fall
Spread landscape fabric to discourage weeds.
Work out the depth required to BS EN 1177:1998 guidelines for impact absorbtion and spread the rubber chippings evenly across the whole area
