TurfTop™ 10-Part Specification
1. Product Name
TurfTop™ 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
TurfTop™ Surfacing is designed for play and high-traffic areas.
COMPOSITION & MATERIALS
TurfTop™ surfacing consists of synthetic grass with or without rubber infill.
Typical design edge details include:
• Fold synthetic grass over base sides and back fill soil
• Abut wood, concrete curb or landscaping edge pieces
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 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 F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
If infill is included, this system makes extensive use of recycled tire 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
• TurfTop (with infill)
• TurfTop (without infill)
• 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 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. 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, 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, curbs or slabs that will contact the surfacing system at the rate of 300 ft2/gal (7.5 m2/L).
Specifier Note: You can install TurfTop over compacted soil, but system is subject to settling and undulations common in unstable soil conditions.
If compacted soil base, excavate soil to proper depth. Lay porous geotextile fabric over soil. Stake fabric around perimeter. Edge detail options include folding and burying synthetic grass; wood or concrete curbs; a variety of landscaping edging materials. Using a brush or short nap roller, apply primer to the substrate perimeter and any adjacent vertical barriers, 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 surfacing installation until all applicable site work, including substrate preparation, fencing, and other relevant work, has been completed.
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 base around 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 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
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 surface, particularly the high-traffic areas, to groom the surface.
If infill is included in 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.