{"id":1585,"date":"2020-04-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?p=1585"},"modified":"2021-12-16T09:36:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T15:36:10","slug":"pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros &#038; Cons: Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) for Playground Surfacing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1728 size-medium\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Engineered-Wood-Fiber-for-Playground-Flooring-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Engineered Wood Fiber for Playground Flooring\" class=\"wp-image-1728\"\/><figcaption>Splinters from EWF aren&#8217;t fun for kids or parents.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) mulch flooring for playgrounds is composed of wood that\u2019s been ground to a fibrous consistency and sometimes processed to \u201cknit\u201d together in order to form the surface that you see on the playground. That being said, EWF is considered a &#8220;loose fill&#8221; playground surface. EWF is also known as &#8220;engineered wood chips&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EWF is Popular, But is EWF the Best Option for Playground Flooring?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) is currently in use on many playgrounds around the country, due to its cost and adherence to the basic requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Although EWF is a popular option, we know that popularity doesn\u2019t automatically equal <i>best<\/i>. Let\u2019s take a closer look:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"#safety\">Safety of EWF<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of EWF<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#quality\">Quality of EWF<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#installation\">Installation of EWF<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safety\">Safety of EWF Playground Flooring<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Very <strong>absorbent of water<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It meets the <b>basic <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncemch.org\/child-care-health-consultants\/Part2\/2-4_playground_surfacing.pdf\"><b>accessibility guidelines of the ADA<\/b><\/a>.<\/li><li>According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), it&#8217;s an appropriate surfacing type <em>if<\/em> it&#8217;s tested to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F1292.htm\">ASTM F1292<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/s3fs-public\/325.pdf\">source<\/a>).<\/li><li>If compressed properly, it can be firm enough to technically allow for wheelchairs to be used on the surface.<\/li><li>Since it\u2019s made from the wood inside the tree (and not the bark), it doesn\u2019t splinter <em>as easily<\/em> (however EWF <em>can<\/em> still cause splinters) as another popular playground surfacing option, <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/woodchips-are-not-a-good-surface-for-playgrounds\/\">wood chips<\/a> (aka &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/pros-cons-wood-chips-for-playground-flooring\/\">landscape mulch<\/a>&#8220;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>It <b>doesn\u2019t perform as well as newer rubber playground surfacing options<\/b>, which exceed all of the ASTM\u2019s safety and accessibility standards. This is because EWF is considered a \u201cloose fill material,\u201d and becomes compressed over time, decreasing its shock absorbency.<\/li><li><b>You need a lot of it<\/b>. EWF is typically installed in a layer with a minimum depth of 9 inches (EWF fall height is ), which allows a child to safely land from a 10-foot fall, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/ABOUT\/faqs.html\">American Standard Testing Methods<\/a> (ASTM), the institution that sets industry safety standards. For comparison, just <i>4.5 inches of <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><i>poured-in-place rubber surfacing<\/i><\/a> provides a surface on which a child can safely land from a 10-foot fall.<\/li><li>EWF has <b>qualities that limit its ability to provide complete mobility<\/b>. For example, wheelchairs are not able to navigate over it smoothly with ease. On the other hand, the ASTM deems <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">PIP rubber<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\">rubber tiles<\/a> as universally accessible for children with disabilities. For that reason, we don&#8217;t recommend using EWF for <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/handicap-accessible-playgrounds\/\">wheelchair accessible playgrounds<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1597\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EWF-Playground-Adventure-Turf-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"EWF Playground - Adventure Turf\" class=\"wp-image-1597\"\/><figcaption>Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) can knit together after it settles down.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\">Cost of EWF Playground Surfacing Installation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Cheap Initial Cost of Installation<\/b>. As mentioned above, EWF became popular as a safer flooring option than wood chips, gravel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-sand-for-playground-surfacing\/\">sand<\/a>, while remaining low-cost. Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) costs about $4 per square foot, installed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Additional Costs<\/b>. It\u2019s recommended that you invest in wear mats for certain high-trafficked areas.<\/li><li><b>Ongoing Costs<\/b>. Requires paying for new layers of material to be added for maintenance. As mentioned above, EWF becomes compressed over time and loses its shock absorbency, so you\u2019ll need to budget for adding a fresh layer of material occasionally in order to continue to meet depth requirements outlined for falls. The frequency at which you\u2019ll need to add new EWF depends on how heavily the playground is used and the efficacy of the site\u2019s water drainage. The result is because of the ongoing maintenance, the real cost of EWF is more expensive than it first appears.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quality\">Quality of EWF for Playground Surfaces<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Engineered Wood Fiber is often selected for its <b>natural look<\/b> because it still resembles wood.<\/li><li>You can expect EWF to <b>last about 8 years if you&#8217;re topping it off<\/b> before needing to budget to entirely replace it, but perhaps sooner if the playground is located in an area that does not allow for adequate drainage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>It requires a good degree of <b>maintenance<\/b> to keep EWF in good condition, such as raking and tamping to keep the surface even.<\/li><li><strong>Weeds<\/strong> and grass can grow up through it.<\/li><li>It can be <strong>dusty<\/strong> and cause some issues with allergy sufferers.<\/li><li>EWF becomes compressed over time and <b>loses its shock absorbency<\/b>. That means ongoing maintenance will require adding extra material.<\/li><li>EWF manufacturers recommend that playground administrators invest in <b>wear mats <\/b>to place under high use areas \u2014 such as under swings and at the base of slides \u2014 in order to maintain stability and help the surface last.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1600 size-medium\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Engineered-Wood-Fiber-Adventure-Turf-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Engineered Wood Fiber - Adventure Turf\" class=\"wp-image-1600\"\/><figcaption>EWF requires constant maintenance.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"installation\">Installation of EWF Playground Flooring<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>EWF is on the <b>easy installation<\/b> and low-cost end of playground surfacing choices.<\/li><li>Depending on the size of the playground, professional EWF installers are typically able to <b>complete it in about one day<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul><li>Installers need to clean the area and <b>make sure the perimeter is outlined with some type of edging<\/b> to keep the material in place. Some playground surfacing options (such as poured rubber or rubber tiles) don\u2019t require edging &#8211; the material naturally stays in place.<\/li><li><b>Installation isn\u2019t a once-and-done type of thing.<\/b> Again, EWF needs regular maintenance (including adding more material) in order to maintain its safety qualities. If you do not maintain the specific installation depth on a playground, children who fall are at risk of serious injury.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1567 size-medium\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Rubber-Playground-Amelia-OH-Adventure-Turf-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) Chips Mulch Playground\" class=\"wp-image-1567\"\/><figcaption>This rubber playground flooring area (lighter section at the playground itself) is surrounded by wood mulch, but blends in nicely.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve learned more about the basics of EWF, you probably want to continue to vet other playground surfacing options. We might be biased, but <b>we strongly recommend considering <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><b>poured rubber<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\"><b>rubber tile playground surfaces<\/b><\/a>. The reason we only install those options is because we <i>honestly<\/i> believe they\u2019re some of the best surfacing options for your playground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>We\u2019ve also created a <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/project-gallery\/\">gallery<\/a> where you can browse some of the awesome playground designs we\u2019ve completed across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>You probably still have questions \u2014 please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> for answers. And if you\u2019re ready to take the next steps with installing <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\">poured rubber<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\">rubber tiles for your playground<\/a>, reach out to us to <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/get-a-quote\/\"><b>request a free quote<\/b><\/a> (we don\u2019t install EWF). We\u2019d love to help you create a place for adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p>With so many different qualities and characteristics to consider, choosing a playground surface can be bewildering. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve created <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-playground-surfacing-and-flooring-materials\/\">an ultimate guide of all the pros and cons of 11 of the most popular playground surfaces<\/a>, from wood chips to recycled rubber mulch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"block faq container-fluid white normal \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header center\"><h2 class=\"header\">FAQ <\/h2><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex \">\n            <div class=\"accordion col-12\" id=\"faq-block_60dc8ac06414a\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading0\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse0\">\n                                        <span>How much does Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) cost?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8ac06414a\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) costs about $4 per square foot, installed. It\u2019s recommended that you invest in wear mats for certain high-trafficked areas.<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring\/#cost'>Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                        <span>Are engineered wood chips safe for playgrounds?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8ac06414a\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Engineered wood chips meet the basic\u00a0<a href='https:\/\/www.ncemch.org\/child-care-health-consultants\/Part2\/2-4_playground_surfacing.pdf'>accessibility guidelines of the ADA<\/a>. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), it\u2019s an appropriate surfacing type\u00a0<em>if<\/em>\u00a0it\u2019s tested to\u00a0ASTM F1292. However, it <strong>doesn\u2019t perform as well as newer rubber playground surfacing options<\/strong>, which exceed all of the ASTM\u2019s safety and accessibility standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring\/#safety'>Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                        <span>How do you install Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) mulch for a playground?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_60dc8ac06414a\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) installers need to clean the area and <strong>make sure the perimeter is outlined with some type of edging<\/strong>\u00a0to keep the material in place.<\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/article\/pros-cons-engineered-wood-fiber-ewf-playground-flooring\/#installation'>Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function($){\n\n        var initializeBlock = function( $block ) {\n            $('#faq-block_60dc8ac06414a').collapse();\n        }\n\n        \/\/ Initialize each block on page load (front end).\n        $(document).ready(function(){\n          initializeBlock();\n        });\n\n        \/\/ Initialize dynamic block preview (editor).\n        if( window.acf ) {\n            window.acf.addAction( 'render_block_preview', initializeBlock );\n        }\n\n    })(jQuery);\n    <\/script>\n\n            \t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"mainEntity\": [{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much does Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) cost?\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) costs about $4 per square foot, installed. 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