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Artificial Grass for Schools, Colleges, Creches, and Children’s Nurseries
Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle installations are perfect for toddler’s play areas, nursery schools, school playgrounds or recreation sports areas. We have developed different types of artificial grass solutions to suit requirements, and budgets. These include special underlays to make sure critical fall height guidelines are met and specialist, patented organic infills that reduce the risk of injury and provide a less abrasive surface than a traditional rubber crumb infill.
Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle uses the same technology that is found in FIFA 2 Star artificial football pitches, we install infills that support the grass, keep it looking better for winter and keep it cooler in the summer. We can also install a shock pad for areas that need extra critical fall height protection, such as playgrounds and climbing frames. Traditional artificial turf was not an alternative to real grass for sports or schools, as it was too harsh against skin. Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle has invested hugely in research and development to address these old issues.
We now have various types of grasses that are perfect for all the following applications:
- Nursery School play areas
- School play Areas
- Playgrounds with Climbing Equipment
- Multi Play areas
- Football Pitches
- Multi-use gaming Areas
Like all Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle installations our products are backed by our 10 Year guarantee, and with minimal maintenance should last much longer.
All of our installation teams have public liability insurance as well as employees liability insurance in place and when required for a job have full DBS checks in place for any member of staff on site.
Bidding Process
We understand that several schools and colleges require a bidding process when looking at work to be undertaken. We’re glad to work with your school and support you through this process, providing any required information, technical information and certification you may need to support your bid.e.
Foam Pads, drainage and Critical Fall Heights
The foam pads Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle install offer perfect drainage for your artificial lawn. They do not hold liquids and add flexibility to the grass, as well as shock absorption. This shock absorption makes it a perfectly safe surface for playgrounds.
The foam pads are designed to protect a child from serious head or body injury when falling from playground equipment of greater than 0.6 meters. A playground surface should meet or exceed the critical fall height of the installed playground equipment
According to British Standards EN 1177:2008 all play equipment with a free fall height above 0.6m requires a critical fall height certified flooring around the play equipment (this is the maximum platform height from which a child can fall from). It is also worth noting that the maximal fall height should not be greater than 3m (this means that the free fall height shouldn’t exceed 3m).
Traditionally natural grass or other loose materials, like wood or sand, are used for impact absorption at playgrounds and nurseries. The impact absorption of these materials is influenced by weather, pollution and age. Artificial surfaces, like fake grass, are typically sand filled. The sand is necessary to ‘balance’ or protect the turf to the surface. However, this sand filled turf does not absorb impacts and will not give fall protection. To achieve the necessary fall protection, Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle installed recycled shock pads, to reach critical fall heights of more than 3 meters.
Our shock pads are installed easily on a crushed stone sub-base. You can see the installation process here. Due to the very high (water) permeability, your artificial lawn will remain ‘dry’ during and after heavy rainfall, when installed with shock pads.
Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle can make a real and admirable difference to nurseries that want to provide a green, safe, outdoor area for young kids. Most importantly it’s extremely soft and non-abrasive, with a thick, dense pile that gives it a cushiony feel. This is perfect for little kids still finding their feet!
Our grass is also a unique option for enhancing hard concrete or paved areas, as it can easily be laid on top and installed with a rubber edging to help transition between surfaces.
Highly durable, but minimal maintenance, it’s a surface that will last for years to come and for lots of kids to enjoy. Completely transform your school’s outdoor environment with a safe, clean and durable Gecko Artificial Grass. Active children can quickly turn natural grass to mud during wet periods or create huge bare patches in summer months. As the perfect alternative to natural grass, your School and Nursery can enjoy a new indoor or outdoor space, whilst most importantly cutting down on maintenance.
Fake grass is a child friendly, natural looking and durable alternative that provides even coverage all year round. Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle are consistently chosen by schools and nurseries for our high quality installation service and products, whether it’s for your indoor play area or surrounding outdoor play equipment.
Rubber edging can be used for laying on concrete and tarmac to help prevent a trip hazard switching between surfaces. Our grasses are graze proof which makes it ideal for young children’s skin.
School children are always on the move. From playing sports to engaging in endless games of tag or catch, you can expect your playground or pitch to be used by lots of students all year round. Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle offers a hypoallergenic, cost-effective alternative to drab concrete or potentially harmful rubber flooring.
Artificial turf for School Playgrounds
Typically, the most popular types of flooring implemented by schools are formed of tarmac, asphalt concrete, rubber, paving, gravel/resin-bound gravel and for some institutions, natural grass turf/seed lawns. Although all of these options have their advantages, it is without doubt that the choice you make for your school needs to be highly beneficial for your students, above all other reasons. With children irrespective of their ages constantly using facilities, you need to provide a space for personal growth and fun, while reducing the risk of injury where possible.
Artificial Grass for Schools, Colleges, Creches, and Children’s Nurseries
Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle installations are perfect for toddler’s play areas, nursery schools, school playgrounds or recreation sports areas. We have developed different types of artificial grass solutions to suit requirements, and budgets. These include special underlays to make sure critical fall height guidelines are met and specialist, patented organic infills that reduce the risk of injury and provide a less abrasive surface than a traditional rubber crumb infill.
Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle uses the same technology that is found in FIFA 2 Star artificial football pitches, we install infills that support the grass, keep it looking better for winter and keep it cooler in the summer. We can also install a shock pad for areas that need extra critical fall height protection, such as playgrounds and climbing frames. Traditional artificial turf was not an alternative to real grass for sports or schools, as it was too harsh against skin. Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle has invested hugely in research and development to address these old issues.
We now have various types of grasses that are perfect for all the following applications:
- Nursery School play areas
- School play Areas
- Playgrounds with Climbing Equipment
- Multi Play areas
- Football Pitches
- Multi-use gaming Areas
Like all Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle installations our products are backed by our 10 Year guarantee, and with minimal maintenance should last much longer.
All of our installation teams have public liability insurance as well as employees liability insurance in place and when required for a job have full DBS checks in place for any member of staff on site.
So, why choose artificial grass?
In order to understand why artificial grass is beneficial for schools, you will need to be aware of commonly occurring incidents that can be encountered with the presence of students on your premises.
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Trips and falls.
This is normally obvious. With concrete, gravel or tarmac flooring, children who fall over are more prone to nasty scrapes, and potentially more serious injuries. Fake grass is not only soft, but can be bought in various pile heights, which can help cushion legs and arms on impact.
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Non-toxic & hypoallergenic.
With hundreds, if not thousands of students, it is almost certain that there will be children who suffer from grass pollen allergies or hay fever. Common methods of reducing contact with pollen is through the installation of resilient flooring such as mulch, wet pour rubber and concrete. However, the disadvantage of this is that they cannot mimick the true feel of a grass surface while an artificial lawn can. Furthermore, artificial grass is non-toxic and hypoallergenic, which makes it a perfect, child-friendly alternative to natural lawns.
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Long-Lasting.
A definite disadvantage of natural grass surfaces is that frequent use often results in unsightly patches or puddles of mud following heavy rain. Furthermore, younger kids are also likely to pull up parts of the ground when playing, which can end up with grass on clothing, hair and impossible-to-remove stains everywhere. With artificial grass for schools, you are guaranteed a surface that wears down minimally due to tough fibres and remains uniform all year.
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Easy Maintenance.
Although your school may ban students from bringing in certain foods and treats, it is nearly impossible to regulate everything. This can potentially result in unsightly, hard-to-remove gum stains on surfaces everywhere, not to mention food debris, mud tracks and spilled liquids. Fake grass for school playgrounds are incredibly simple to maintain – mud and debris can be brushed or hosed off quickly.
Why Choose Forever Green Lawns?
Since the establishment of Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle we have been proud suppliers of artificial grass flooring to clients throughout Newcastle and surrounding areas for many years. Our team of professionals are qualified to advise you along every step of the way, from choosing the perfect artificial grass for your school, to calculating size requirements and efficient methods of installation. We understand that buying a high-quality lawn can be a great investment, which is why we offer an additional years lasting UV warranty on the majority of our products. Gecko Artificial Grass Newcastle also guarantees that our materials and components are fairly sourced, with flame retardant and non-toxic composition.
Considering making the switch to school artificial turf?
Contact us now to receive a consultation from our ever friendly team! We can suggest or recommend the softest surfaces and the most perfect options based on your specifications. You can also request a free sample pack so you can test the integrity and authenticity of our products before you think of purchasing.