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cherry pink
10-09-2009, 07:08 PM
just wondering if anyone has used rubber chips in their play area i have bark down at the moment but i dont like the look of it and saw that b& q did bags of the rubber ''bark'' chips.. just wondering if you've got on ok with them..
Stanfield
10-09-2009, 07:13 PM
I wanted some of these but my gardener / handy man miss understood me and put down regular bark :( when I have to replace it I will be getting the rubber stuff - you can get different colours too.
sarah707
10-09-2009, 07:41 PM
I am thinking about this for next time I have mine done.
The tree bark is ok but it retains water and rots down which is a pain... I think the rubber will last longer.
another thing on my wish list :rolleyes: :D
childmind04
10-09-2009, 08:17 PM
They use it in the horse arena where my dd goes, so if it lastwith them blasting around i am sure kids wont where it out easily :)
Chatterbox Childcare
10-09-2009, 08:29 PM
I went to the garden centre and ordered about a ton of play bark which was £80 delivered. Now DS is spending tomorrow shovelling it down the garden!
Twinkles
11-09-2009, 07:58 AM
I have been considering play bark for areas of my garden. Never heard of the rubber sort.
Does anyone have any info on the environmental affects/issues ?
Blaze
11-09-2009, 08:30 AM
http://www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk/play-areas-4-c.asp
Here you go Twinkles:thumbsup:
& the other types available:
http://www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk/play-areas-4-c.asp
karenandsmile
11-09-2009, 08:32 AM
featuresWeight (kg): 10
Brand: Dunweedin'
Colour: Green
% of recycled content: 100
Pack Qty: 50
Coverage: Covers 0.5m2 at depth of 5 cms
Material: Rubber
Category: Rubber Chippings
additional informationMade from 100% recycled tyres
Produced in the UK
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b and q sell it at £6.00 a bag atm 30% off not sure what you will do with it when you want to get rid of it lol cant burn it lol will have to bag up and take to tip or bag up and sell on ebay buy bags and collect free of charge lol worth a try
We have this down as a 'topper' on top of sand in our riding arena. It may be cheaper to buy direct from an Equine Arena specialist. However, you must make sure that what you purchase is 100% rubber and not a rubber mix. A rubber mix will leave all skin, clothes and shoes that come into contact with it black! You wont get any black staining with 100% rubber chips.
Twinkles
11-09-2009, 10:47 PM
http://www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk/play-areas-4-c.asp
Here you go Twinkles:thumbsup:
& the other types available:
http://www.gardenandbuilding.co.uk/play-areas-4-c.asp
Thanks for that I may have to investimigate :thumbsup: