Ready for the installation of new play equipment, our LazyLawn Sandbach team have excelled in another outdoor play extension at a Cheshire primary school. Tarporley Primary School, between Chester and Nantwich, now has a 98 square metre outdoor play area, finished and ready for play in LazyLawn artificial grass.
Fast turnaround in wet weather
Meeting and assessing the site in mid-March 2024, LazyLawn’s Steve Johnson and his team were able to liaise closely with grounds and school management to advise on product selection and installation dates. Contending with abnormally wet British weather, finding a window for installation was not straightforward. With a very poor and wet forecast, it had to be in four days’ time or not for another two months! The school’s grounds team had to clear the area swiftly in preparation as LazyLawn’s Steve and colleague Kohl readied for a weekend start.
Hidden challenges
The area required removal of a raised steel manhole cover which was hidden under pallets and old artificial grass. Removing the old and replacing with a new recessed cover to prevent an ongoing trip hazard, the team set to screeding the area. Mixed on site, this wet-pour shock pad consists of recycled rubber crumb and resin. Cured by day two on site, this free-draining, impact absorbent shock pad was ready for its LazyLawn artificial grass finish – chosen for its durability, softness and realistic colour. Using one 100 square metre roll meant there was minimal wastage from offcuts too.
Ready for action
The previous space, full of undulating imperfections and puddling hotspots, was completely rejuvenated with LazyLawn artificial grass. Transformed to a level and attractive outdoor space that would be both functional and hard-wearing to withstand the rigours of children’s play and British weather conditions, the new play area will be finished and ready for action once the play equipment has been completed.
“Steve and the team are incredibly knowledgeable in surfacing and gave us a lot of good advice as to how best to tackle the area. Everyone in the LazyLawn team was very accommodating and worked hard throughout the install. Now that the playground equipment is in place, the children are straight out the door and enjoying outdoor play as soon as the weather (and teacher!) allows. No more pooling or moss removal for me either. It’s a superb transformation and the children are really making the most of it at every opportunity!”
The children – taking to X (Twitter) to share their thanks – are eager to expand their outdoor play time and the teachers will be able to extend their outdoor learning experiences into the new garden this Summer.
A massive THANK YOU to Steve and his team from @lazylawn for fitting our new artificial grass in our EYFS outdoor area! The children are so pleased with the result and can’t wait to get stuck into their play #watchthisspace #letyourlightshine”
