Wet Pour Rubber Sub Base

Wetpour surfacing remains a hugely popular surfacing safety standard used in playgrounds and park areas up and down the UK. As well as being constructed to offer shock resistance and protection in case of trips and falls, it is also impervious to weather and water damage. Water and heavy weather can greatly damage surfacing that is left to decay over the years.

Therefore, it makes sense to lead with a surfacing standard which won't deteriorate. A wet pour surface will withstand almost everything you throw at it – though there are many different factors and choices you will have to bear in mind!

Durability and strength are key. Wetpour surfacing is just one of our many specialist areas. However, we are always pleased to install it for our clients!

There is nothing more important than keeping children safe. In this quick introduction to wetpour, we will discuss some of the surfacing's best properties and will look at how these systems work in practice.

Wetpour Sub Base Specifications

There are many wetpour sub base specifications which will work best for durability and safety. These are graded based on thickness and on their abilities to support different critical fall heights.

You will ideally need to lay wetpour on a sub-base which can guarantee robustness and solidity. You should also look for a sub-base which can offer heavy porosity, which means that water can safely drain through without causing any damage to your surfacing.

Here are the three main types of wetpour sub surface we recommend from project to project, along with what you can expect from your installation.

Type 1 Stone Sub Base Spec

A porous, type 1 stone base is highly recommended. Loose stones are compacted enough to offer stability and form but are arranged in such a manner that water flow and drainage can be maximised.
Type 1 stone can generally be installed fairly easily and is also seen by many as a cost-effective option.
You will need to excavate ground to a depth of around 125mm, without taking into account wetpour surfacing. Rest assured, we will be on hand to calculate the finer points with you. Therefore, you will always know what to expect before we get started!
Wet pour rubber sub base solutions in this form are also highly recommended. An open textured porous macadam sub-base offers maximum drainage, which means there will be absolutely no risk of pooling or puddling on your surface.
This type of sub-base will require a little deeper excavation as well as room for macadam screed, which means the process may be a little more involved than a type 1 installation.
However, for the money and effort involved, you will arguably get more weather-resistant results.

Open Textured Porous Macadam Sub-Base

Wet pour rubber sub base solutions in this form are also highly recommended. An open textured porous macadam sub-base offers maximum drainage, which means there will be absolutely no risk of pooling or puddling on your surface.
This type of sub-base will require a little deeper excavation as well as room for macadam screed, which means the process may be a little more involved than a type 1 installation.
However, for the money and effort involved, you will arguably get more weather-resistant results.

No-Fines Porous Concrete Sub-base Specification

A no-fines porous concrete sub-base specification will make use of concrete which can support maximum drainage.
No-fines means that there are, essentially, no fine pieces. This means water can steadily flow through to the soil below the sub-base without it pooling on the surface beforehand. This allows for maximum soaking.
This sub-base method will also likely require the deepest excavation of the three we are considering. There will also be a need for stone compacting and concrete screed.
Once again, the price and effort involved will more than pay for the great results you need for years to come.

Your exact needs for a wet pour rubber sub base will vary. Don't worry about making a. Right or wrong choice. We will work with you to find the most suitable solution for your needs and situation. It's all part of our close, friendly approach to surfacing installation and support!

Wetpour Groundworks Cost

What is the general wetpour groundworks cost you can expect from us? While we do not list flare rates and prices online, what we can advise is that certain projects will have certain requirements. There are various factors which may decrease or increase costs along the way. We therefore always encourage you to call or email for a bespoke quote based on your exact needs.

We are wetpour surfacing specialists, and can therefore confidently offer you competitive prices to consider alongside our local rivals. For many firms and services, we are the closest experts available at such low prices. We do therefore encourage you to get in touch with the team to find out how much you could be saving.

This should be worth doing if you have already looked at prices from nearby firms and experts based elsewhere!

We will also be able to offer you overall project costs for groundworks and surfacing together. If you are looking for all-around wetpour surfacing near me, we will be happy to supply you a quote you can depend on for the whole job from start to finish.

Wet Pour Construction

Wet pour construction is something which takes expertise, time and the right tools. We don’t just specialise in laying your surfacing. We can also handle the whole of your construction project if you need the support!

While we offer plenty of wet pour rubber sub base options, we will be more than happy to take on your whole project to ensure your surfacing is safely installed and looks great for immediate use.

From surfacing to basework and everything in between, we are here to support people near me and throughout our surrounding areas. Why not get in touch and see how we can help?

Do also bear in mind that we will undertake both groundworks and surfacing as a package – you wouldn’t just get the groundworks without the surface!

Contact Us

Need help with laying down and setting up wetpour surfacing for your school or public play park? Call our team today to get your bespoke project quote. Alternatively, you can also email us with any queries you may have.

We will then get back in touch with you with as much detail as you require! Call your nearby surfacing experts today.