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*1/4" to 1" size pictured

Playground Wood Chips – IPEMA Certified

$55 / cubic yard

$50 / cubic yard Save 9%

Build a cleaner, more dependable play surface with our IPEMA certified playground wood chips. Also known as engineered wood fiber or EWF, this material is made from processed virgin pine wood. It is designed specifically for use beneath playground equipment.

Unlike ordinary landscape mulch, the fibers knit together after installation. This creates a stable, natural-looking loose-fill surface for residential playsets, schools, parks, day cares and other playground areas.

Certified Engineered Wood Fiber

This playground surfacing is produced and tested for playground applications. The supplier identifies it as IPEMA certified to applicable requirements of ASTM F1292 and ASTM F2075. These standards address impact attenuation and the quality of engineered wood fiber used as playground surfacing.

Certification applies to the tested product when it is installed and maintained according to the manufacturer’s requirements. You can learn more about third-party playground product certification through the IPEMA certification program.

Product Details

  • Engineered virgin pine wood fiber
  • Approximately 1/4 inch to 1 inch in size
  • Natural, undyed wood color
  • Processed to create a fibrous playground surface
  • Available by the cubic yard
  • Bulk pickup, delivery and installation available

Recommended Uses

  • Backyard playsets
  • School playgrounds
  • Public parks
  • Day-care play areas
  • Commercial and community playgrounds

Installation Depth and Maintenance

The required depth depends on the critical fall height of the playground equipment and the manufacturer’s current certification. Many playground projects require a maintained depth of approximately 9 to 12 inches. However, customers should verify the correct depth for their equipment and project before ordering.

Loose-fill surfacing settles and moves with use. Plan for additional material during installation, provide suitable containment and drainage, and inspect the playground regularly. Rake displaced material back into high-use areas and add more fiber whenever necessary to preserve the required maintained depth.

No playground surface can prevent every injury. Proper design, installation, supervision and routine maintenance remain essential.

Bulk Pickup, Delivery and Installation

Rock N Yard Landscape Center offers bulk pickup and delivery throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Rock N Yard Landscape Services can also provide installation, subject to scheduling and site conditions. Contact us if you need help estimating the required quantity for your playground.

Available Sizes Coverage Recommendation (Depth)
1/4" to 1" Install and maintain the depth required for the play equipment’s critical fall height and the manufacturer’s current IPEMA certification. Many projects require 9–12 inches of maintained material. Allow additional material for settlement and verify project requirements before ordering.

Current Availability: Pickup or Delivery

This product is available for our Installation Services.

We deliver to the following areas (call for exact pricing): Alpine, American Fork, Avenues, Bluffdale, Bountiful, Cedar Hills, Centerville, Clearfield, Copperton, Cottonwood Heights, Day Break, Downtown Salt Lake City, Draper, Eagle Mountain, Erda, Farmington, Glendale, Grantsville, Herriman, Highland, Hill AFB, Hillside, Holladay, Kaysville, Kearns, Layton, Lehi, Liberty Wells, Lindon, Magna, Millcreek, Midvale, Mt Olympus, Murray, North Salt Lake City, Oquirrh, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Riverton, Rose Park, Sandy, Saratoga Springs, South Jordan, Stansbury Park, Sugarhouse, Taylorsville, The Ranches, Tooele, Vineyard, West Jordan, West Valley, Woods Cross.

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