You’ve heard of rubber playgrounds but what about rubber sidewalks? The company Rubbersidewalks has a product of the future called Terrewalks. It’s already been installed in 23 states, 190 cities and 16 universities.
What are the benefits of a rubber sidewalk? It’s good for people and trees. Gum doen’t stick to it, cigarettes won’t leave burn marks on it, it’s easy to remove and replace, it’s safer, and it doesn’t hurt tree roots. The sidewalks are flexible so they can mold around tree roots while still allowing water to penetrate to the roots.
Tree roots also damage concrete. When the roots get big they break up the concrete and it has to be replaced. That can be expensive. Rubber sidewalks do cost more to install but they also last longer (just like playground rubber mulch).
Just like rubber mulch the sidewalk pieces come in different colors. They also have different textures to choose from like granite, marble and stone designs.
Another benefit of the rubber sidewalks is they heat and cool better. You might see rubber sidewalks at a street near you.
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