PlayBound™ TurfTop™ 10-Part Specification

1. Product Name

PlayBound™ TurfTop™ Playground Surfacing

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

PlayBound™ TurfTop™ Playground Surfacing is designed for playgrounds.

COMPOSITION & MATERIALS

PlayBound™ TurfTop™ surfacing is a 2-layer system consisting of a basemat of 100% post-consumer recycled SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) and polyurethane and a top surface consisting of synthetic grass with or without rubber infill.

The type of playground equipment determines the required basemat thickness, and the basemat thickness may be different at various locations on the playground site.

Depending on ASTM F1292 requirements for critical fall height 6’ or 8’ (1.8 or 2.4 mm), select basemat thickness from optional thicknesses 2” or 3” (51 or 76 mm), respectively. Specify project requirements and coordinate with working drawings.

Typical design edge details include:

• Fold synthetic grass over basemat sides and back fill soil

• Abut wood, concrete curb or landscaping edge pieces

BASEMAT THICKNESSES

2” or 3” (51 or 76 mm)

TOP SURFACE THICKNESS

Nominal 2” high fibers with or without rubber infill

TOP SURFACE COLORS

Green synthetic grass, black rubber infill (optional)

LIMITATIONS

The following chemicals may cause damage to the playground surface and should be avoided: disinfectants, concentrated chlorine bleach, gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic and lubricating oils, acids and organic solvents.

4. Technical Data

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

ASTM International

• 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 F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment

• ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment

APPROVALS

PlayBound™ TurfTop™ Playground Surfacing is tested in accordance with ASTM F1292. Contact manufacturer for information on approvals by major owners, agencies and other industry entities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

If infill is included, this system makes extensive use of recycled tire rubber as a major component.

PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• Shock attenuation (ASTM F1292) Gmax - Less than 200

• Head injury criteria - Less than 1000

• 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:

• Basemat - 16+% polyurethane (as ratio: 14% polyurethane divided by 86% rubber). 14% polyurethane, 86% rubber (based on entire rubber & polyurethane mix).

• Top surface (with infill)

• Top surface (without infill)

• 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).

METHODS

Do not proceed with playground surfacing installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing, playground equipment installation and other relevant work has been completed.

Verify that substrate conditions are suitable for installation of the playground surfacing system and do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are corrected. New asphalt must be fully cured - up to 30 days. New concrete must be fully cured - up to 7 days.

Surface Preparation

If asphalt or concrete base, using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers such as playground equipment support legs, curbs or slabs that will contact the surfacing system at the rate of 300 ft2/gal (7.5 m2/L).

If crushed stone base, must be contained by wood or concrete border, which the material will abut. Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers such as playground equipment support legs, curbs or slabs that will contact the surfacing system at the rate of 300 ft2/gal (7.5 m2/L).

Installation

Do not proceed with playground surfacing installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing, playground equipment installation and other relevant work, has been completed.

Basemat Installation:

• Using screeds and hand trowels, install the basemat at a consistent density of 29 pounds,

• 10 ounces per cubic foot (466 kg/m3) to the specified thickness.

• Allow basemat to cure for sufficient time so that indentations are not left in the basemat from applicator foot traffic or equipment.

• Do not allow foot traffic or use of the basemat surface until it is sufficiently cured.

TurfTop installation:

• Rough cut synthetic grass rolls for installation.

• Using 15” wide cordura seam tape and 1-part urethane adhesive, seam synthetic grass rolls to form monolithic surface. Adhere synthetic grass to basemat around playground perimeter.

• If infill is included in system, using manual or machine-operated spreading equipment, distribute rubber infill throughout synthetic grass installation to within 1/4” to 1/2” of fiber tip. (3 pounds per square foot).

PRECAUTIONS

Protect the installed playground surface from damage resulting from subsequent construction activity on the site.

BUILDING CODES

Current data on product compliance may be obtained from the manufacturer’s technical support specialists.

6. Availability & Cost

AVAILABILITY

PlayBound™ TurfTop™ Surfacing System is available through Surface America, Inc. Contact Surface America, Inc., for more information.

COST

Budget installed cost information may be obtained from Surface America, Inc.

7. Warranty

The standard warranty period is 5 years from date of completion of work. Contact Surface America, Inc., for more information on warranty terms.

8. Maintenance

Periodically (once per month on most installations), sweep the entire playground surface, particularly the high-traffic areas, to groom the surface.

If infill system, periodically (once per two to three months), evaluate the infill level and replenish as necessary, particularly the high-traffic areas.

9. Technical Services

Surface America, Inc., works closely with the contractor to ensure the site is prepared and the installation is on schedule. For technical assistance, contact Surface America, Inc.

10. Filing System

Additional product information is available from the manufacturer upon request.