Rubber Sidewalks-recycled tires!

[ltdiver 3]

Was watching PBS last night and they had an interesting guest presenting her new business. Rubber Sidewalks!

Here is an article which describes what is being done in one city, with over 30 others in the process as well, now.

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/2006news/09-side.htm

This is not only saving trees, but giving an alternative for landscaping through 'wood chips' made out of the rubber as well. Low maintenance, higher water use by the plants instead of being absorbed by the regular wood chips, and no bugs! The 'chips' are heavier in weight, too, so they don't blow away.

Very interesting. Anyone had a chance to personally check out any of these products?

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[billeisele 130]

it works great, you'll see it at most public playgounds under the swings and playground equipment, mitigates the lawsuits, I think 3 inches of rubber mulch is the recommended depth to protect from a 7 foot fall

won't rot, float or blow away, comes in colors
they sell this stuff at the local building supply, Lowe's has it

i bought 2200 lbs of mulch directly from a supplier in North Carolina and saved about 60%, installed on a walk way and under a gazebo

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[ltdiver 3]

Cool! Think I know what my next home project is going to be....(I HATE weeds).

From the literature, it's 6 inches of depth for a 10 foot fall. Perhaps us Calfornia kids are just heavier.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[billeisele 130]

i think the depth depends if it is the nuggets or shredded

just an FYI, it will smell like tires for a while, ours did for about 2 weeks, we used the redwood color

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I looked at that stuff a couple of years ago but the price was still too high.How is the price now?

[SkydiveStMarys 0]

I use the rubber mulch in all my gardens. Love the stuff. Doesn't break down, retains its color and it does a great job at keeping the weeds at bay!!

Bobbi

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[ltdiver 3]

Cool!
Anyone, does it hurt dogs at all? My dog like to each the apricot pits that are lying on the ground. Doesn't seem to affect her in any way, but thought I'd ask if dogs are attracted to these rubber chips?

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[Rainbo 0]

I used to manage a plant that recycled rubber tires for these and other purposes. We made product for equine, dairy cow, and kennel applications. The stuff is perfectly safe for animals.

Rainbo
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[billeisele 130]

Spence - it is still higher than traditional mulch but it lasts for years

i can't remember the name of the producer but there is one near Augusta, there should be others in GA, try and get it directly from them, it will be a lot cheaper

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[billeisele 130]

doesn't seem like it would be safe if they ate it, major league blockage, also depends on how much metal (parts of the steel belting) that remain in the stuff, my supplier said they get most of it out but still might be a little left

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.

[ltdiver 3]

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doesn't seem like it would be safe if they ate it, major league blockage

Which is why I posed the question. Ah, well, my dog's going senile at 14 years old. Perhaps I should wait until she's no longer around before doint this yard upgrade. It may be safe for pets, but with my luck she'd try to eat it.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon