"I’ve been extremely impressed with your company from the very beginning. In the design stage, you were very patient and helpful. The actual construction of the park was performed timely and professionally. And your equipment has proved to be fun, sturdy, and aesthetically pleasing. We could not have asked for more from your company. When we are ready to add another skate park to our community, we will no doubt ask your company to do the job." Joel Johnson, Park & Recreation district Director Elizabeth , CO Click here to learn more. A portfolio of SI installs around the nation. Check out one in your area! Advantages & Disadvantages of Various Materials Material Advantages Disadvantages Wood • Least expensive material available • More versatile than steel or concrete • Inexpensive to replace • Portable • Deteriorates in outdoor parks • Massive maintenance costs • Screws back out quickly • Surfaces needs to be replaced often • Can collapse; causing liability issues Concrete • Allows for bowls and bowled corners • Quietest – in relative terms • Long-lasting • Concrete perceived to be   most durable • Most expensive initially and to repair • Can erode & crack especially in   freeze/thaw climates • No bikes allowed/difficult to police • Not easily moved • Inset angles break and/or crack • Not as durable as steel Steel • Less expensive than concrete • Great for skateboards, bikes,   inline skates • Low maintenance • Water Resistant • Portable • Smooth Ride • Best Value: Most durable with more   options and less cost • More expensive initially than wood • Unable to provide bowls Skatelite™ • Water Resistant • Lasts longer than wood • Shorter warranty than steel or concrete • Bike pegs can gouge synthetic surface • Requires metal edging to protect surfaces • Has tendency to warp • Expensive to replace/need to replace often • Must be bolted or screwed together;   more maintenance • Backouts can cause injury < Back to In the Know 660 Van Dyne Road, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Toll Free Number: 877-891-1283 • Fax: 920-921-9566 • info@sk8parks.com Skateboard Ramps & Obstacles | Skatepark Designs | Contact Sk8parks | Why Choose Sk8parks Catch the Pipeline | Fill the Need | Sk8park News | In the Know | Rep Login | BCIBurke.com | Home ®Registered Trademark and ™Trademark of BCI Burke Company, LLC Fond du Lac, WI 54935 ©2005 BCI Burke. All Rights Reserved.