Site Preparation
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Area must be excavated to remove all organic materials that will decompose, settle, & affect surfacing
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Drainage must be addressed as safety surfacing is porous
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Suitable sub-base & edging installed (options below)
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ADA compliant grading needed
Sub-base Options:
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Crushed Aggregate – Comprised of a 4” minimum of 3/4” crushed stone
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Concrete – Existing concrete must be free from major cracks & damage. New concrete must have a minimum of 14 days to cure.
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Asphalt – Existing Asphalt must be free of any major cracks & damage. New Asphalt must have a minimum of 30 days to cure & must be power washed 3 separate times
Edging Options (Borders):
A. Concrete
B. Treated Timbers
C. Rubber Curbs
D. Beveled Edge- Angling surfacing down to grade (can’t be done with stone)
E. Turn Down Edge- Angling surfacing down below grade, to be later back-filled by EWF, grass, etc. *PIP will not adhere to plastic timbers*
About the PIP System
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Thickness of surfacing is dependent on the fall height of the play equipment
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Wear course is made of TPV, cushion layer is made of Chunk (pre-consumer, post-industrial rubber)
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Wear course only installations (no attenuating layer) must be installed over asphalt or concrete
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Areas within the use zone of equipment must contain safety surfacing (communicated in square footage)
Urethane Options:
A. Aromatic (Standard, subject to amber)*
B. Aliphatic (Premium, does not amber)
*Ambering effect is temporary & mechanically wears off over time. It is an issue with aesthetics but does not hurt or compromise the longevity of the rubber.
Color Blends:
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50/50 color is most popular (50% colored granules, 50% black granules)
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Other blends include 75%/25%, 33/33/33, etc., up to 100% color.
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Black/Colored granules are different types of rubber,
higher color concentration leads to a stronger surface (50% black is the max)
Maintenance/Installation of PIP Surface
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Routine cleaning of debris on surface, power washing when necessary, Using approved products to clean surfacing. Work performed by owner
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Maintenance spray coating strengthens the urethane bond of the pad, Makes existing colors more prevalent and increases longevity. Recommended every 3-5 years based on use. Work is performed professionally.
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Repair options include patch repairs, seam repairs, perimeter repairs, or ½” wear course re-tops. Work is performed professionally.
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50° and rising and no precipitation needed for installation. 70° for aliphatic.
For more information about pour-in-place rubber surfacing, please contact us.
