High-performance, maintenance-free surfaces for parks, plazas, and public infrastructure.

The Challenge

The Problem: Public Infrastructure Under Constant Stress

Public installations face a uniquely demanding combination of use conditions: heavy pedestrian traffic, weather extremes, occasional vandalism, ADA compliance requirements, and the political pressure of tight municipal maintenance budgets. Wood boardwalks in parks and urban plazas require annual sealing, regular splinter inspection, and board replacement every 5-8 years – ongoing costs that accumulate significantly over the lifespan of the infrastructure project.

For municipalities and public works departments, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a wood installation is routinely 3-5x the initial material cost when maintenance labor, coating materials, and replacement cycles are factored in over a 20-year planning horizon.

The Miura Board Solution

Miura Board® eliminates the maintenance cycle entirely. No staining, no sealing, no annual inspection for splinters, and no replacement of individual boards due to rot or UV degradation. The material is graffiti-resistant and can be pressure-washed clean without surface damage. Its non-toxic composition meets public safety requirements for installations where children and pets are present.

Urban designers and landscape architects specify Miura Board® for its clean, consistent gray aesthetic – which weathers uniformly rather than developing the irregular staining and cracking patterns of wood – and for its ability to contribute to LEED and sustainability scoring through its 100% recycled content.

Public Spaces Applications

– Boardwalks & coastal promenades
– Parklets & urban outdoor seating areas
– Playground equipment surfaces & surrounds
– Park benches & picnic table surfaces
– Pedestrian bridges & footpaths
– Skateparks & recreational facility surfaces
– Community garden raised beds
– Dog park fencing & surfaces
– Sound barriers along highways & railways
– Street furniture & urban planter surrounds
– ADA-compliant ramp surfaces
– Bleachers & grandstand seating surfaces

Explore real-world installations and urban design projects featuring Miura Board® technology.

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Performance at a Glance

PropertyMiura BoardPressure-Treated WoodConcrete
Splinter hazardNoneYes (increases with age)N/A
Graffiti resistanceHigh (pressure-washable)Low (absorbs paint)Medium
UV degradationStable (uniform gray)Yes (bleaching, cracking)Spalling risk
Maintenance cost (20 yr)Near zeroHigh (annual)Medium (crack repair)
Recycled content / LEED100% recycled0%Partial (fly ash)

Case Studies

Possum Creek Park, Gainesville FL

Municipal boardwalk replacement. Zero maintenance interventions required post-installation across multiple subtropical weather seasons.

Toledo Parklet, Toledo OH

Urban outdoor seating area in collaboration with mADE Architects. Installed adjacent to Adams Street Cafe and Earnest Brew Works. Demonstrates the material’s aesthetic and structural performance in a high-visibility urban design context.

Get a Technical Quote for Your Public Spaces Project

Our team works with municipal procurement officers, landscape architects, and general contractors. We can provide product samples, load specifications, and letters of compliance for bid documentation.

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