EverTop™ for The Miracle League Fields 10-Part Specification
1. Product Name
EverTop™ Recreational and High Traffic Surfacing System for The Miracle League Fields
2. Manufacturer
Surface America, Inc.
PO Box 157
Williamsville, NY 14231
(800) 999-0555
(716) 632-8413
Fax: (716) 632-8324
E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
http://www.surfaceamerica.com
3. Product Description
BASIC USE
EverTop™ Recreational and High Traffic Surfacing is suited for The Miracle League Fields general play areas.
A wide range of standard and custom colors is available. Special designs, including inlaid graphics, logos and patterns, are features of this flexible surfacing system.
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
EverTop Recreational and High Traffic Surfacing is a single layer system consisting of recycled post-industrial EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber and polyurethane. Latex free (verification provided upon request).
THICKNESS
Nominal 1/2" (12.7 mm), minimum 3/8" (9.5 mm), maximum 5/8" (15.9 mm)
COLORS
Miracle League National Recommendations: baseline, coaches’ boxes, pitcher’s mound, catcher area – 100% Terra Cotta; outfield, infield grass area, dugout – 60% Bright Green/40% Hunter Green.
Variations in color are acceptable. Black is commonly added to the color mix to disguise dirt and help reduce cost.
LIMITATIONS
The following chemicals may cause damage to the surface and should be avoided: disinfectants, concentrated chlorine bleach, gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic and lubricating oils, acids and organic solvents.
A yellowish shading of the surface will be noticeable when using standard aromatic polyurethane binder to encapsulate some colors of EPDM granules. This is an industry wide design issue. An aliphatic binder, which does not produce this yellowish shading, is available at a somewhat higher cost. The specifier should seriously consider its use, especially with the following surface colors: blue, light gray, purple and pearl.
Variation in the surfacing substrate, including cracks and surface irregularities, will be telegraphed through to the finish surface. Existing surface materials should be prepared to ensure an acceptable finish.EverTop is porous. Drainage should be considered in applications where exposure to precipitation is expected. Consult Surface America, Inc., for more information on product limitations and recommended and excluded uses.
4. Technical Data
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
• ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
• ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
• ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish- Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
• ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
• ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
• ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
APPROVALS
Contact Surface America, Inc., for information on approvals by major owners, agencies and other industry entities.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This system makes extensive use of post-industrial EPDM rubber as a major component.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
• Tensile strength (ASTM D412) - 60 psi (413 kPa)
• Tear resistance (ASTM D624) - 140%
• Water permeability - 0.4 gal/yd2/second
• Dry static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 1.0
• Wet static coefficient of friction (ASTM D2047) - 0.9
• Dry skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 89
• Wet skid resistance (ASTM E303) - 57
Required mix proportions by weight: Top course - 18% polyurethane, 82% rubber
Test reports and additional product information are available upon request.
FIRE PERFORMANCE
Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass
5. Installation
PREPARATORY WORK
Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions, and at a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and a maximum temperature of 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
Install surfacing system when minimum ambient temperature is 40 degrees F (1 degree C) and maximum ambient temperature is 90 degrees F (32 degrees C).
Product may be applied on asphalt or concrete. Do not apply on crushed stone (basemat of Poured-in-Place system is needed for application on crushed stone).
Recommended tolerance for concrete surfaces is 1/8" (3.2 mm) in 10’ (3 m).
Cracks should be patched with a cementitious patching compound. Substrate must be clean, dry and free of debris.
METHODS
Do not proceed with surfacing installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing and other relevant work, has been completed.
Verify that substrate conditions are suitable for installation of the surfacing system and do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are corrected.
Surface Preparation: Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers such curbs or slabs that will contact the surfacing system at the rate of 300 ft2/gal (8 m2/L). Installation: Using a hand trowel, install surface at a consistent density of 58 pcf (929 kg/m3) to a nominal thickness of 1/2" (12.7 mm).
Allow surface to cure for a minimum of 48 hours. At the end of the minimum curing period, verify that surface is sufficiently dry and firm to allow foot traffic and use without damage to the surface. Do not allow foot traffic or use of the surface until it is sufficiently cured.
Complete installation recommendations are available from Surface America, Inc.
PRECAUTIONS
Protect the installed surface from damage resulting from subsequent construction activity on the site.
BUILDING CODES
Current data on product compliance may be obtained from Surface America’s technical support specialists.
6. Availability & Cost
AVAILABILITY
Contact Surface America, Inc., for information on availability.
COST
Cost information may be obtained from Surface America, Inc.
7. Warranty
The standard warranty period is 7 years from date of completion of work for aliphatic binder system; 5 years from date of completion of work for aromatic binder system. Contact Surface America, Inc., for more information on warranty terms.
8. Maintenance
Hose off entire surface to remove food, drink, sand, dirt and loose debris. A pressure washer may be used, but do not exceed 1500 psi (10 MPa) pressure or place nozzle closer than 12" (305 mm) to surface. While surface is still damp, apply a mild household or commercial cleaner to a small area using a sprayer. Scrub using a medium bristle brush. Repeat as necessary on heavily stained areas. Once entire surface has been cleaned, rinse using a garden hose with spray nozzle attachment.
9. Technical Services
A staff of factory trained service personnel offers design assistance and technical support. For technical assistance, contact Surface America, Inc.
10. Filing Systems
Additional product information is available from Surface America, Inc., upon request.