Surface America, Inc.
  PO Box 157
  Williamsville, NY 14231
  Phone: (800) 999-0555
  Phone: (716) 632-8413
  Fax: (716) 632-8324
  E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
  www.surfaceamerica.com

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Rubber tile playground surfacing system.

Specifier Note: Revise paragraph below to suit   project requirements. If a reader of this section could reasonably expect to   find a product or component specified in this section, but it is actually   specified elsewhere, then the related section number(s) should be listed in the   paragraph below. In the absence of related sections, delete paragraph below.

Specifier Note: Site materials and methods, drainage,   playground equipment, fencing, substrate preparation and similar work are   provided by others and are described in other sections. Consult manufacturer   for specific substrate preparation requirements. Edit, retain or delete   paragraph below to suit project requirements and specifier practice.

B. Related Sections: Division 2 Sitework Sections: Materials and   Methods, Excavation, Asphalt Paving, Concrete Paving, Sub-Drainage, Storm   Drainage, Fencing, Playground Equipment and Structures.

Specifier Note: Article below may be omitted when   specifying manufacturer’s proprietary products and recommended installation.   Retain References Article when specifying products and installation by an   industry reference standard. If retained, list standard(s) referenced in this   section. Indicate issuing authority name, acronym, standard designation and   title. Establish policy for indicating edition date of standard referenced.   Conditions of the Contract or Division 1 References Section may establish the   edition date of standards. This article does not require compliance with   standard. It is a listing of all references used in this section.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic   Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension.

2. ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional   Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers.

3. ASTM D2047 Standard Test Method for Static Coefficient of Friction of   Polish-Coated Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine.

4. ASTM D2859 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Finished Textile   Floor Covering Materials.

5. ASTM E303 Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional   Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester.

6. ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface   Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.

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

8. ASTM D3389 Abrasion Testing.

9. ASTM D297 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical   Analysis-Density.

10. DIN 1835 Part 6-Permeability to Water.

11. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Method 3052:1996.

Specifier Note: Article below should be restricted to statements   describing design or performance requirements and functional (not dimensional)   tolerances of a complete system. Limit descriptions to composite and   operational properties required to link components of a system together and to   interface with other systems.

1.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Performance Requirements: Provide a single layer rubber tile   playground surfacing system which has been designed, manufactured and installed   to meet the following criteria:

1. Shock Attenuation (ASTM F1292) - 2-1/2” meets 6’ critical fall   height, 4-1/4” meets 8’ critical fall height.

a. Gmax - Less than 200.

b. Head Injury Criteria - Less than 1000.

2. Flammability (ASTM D2859) - Pass.

3. Tensile Strength (ASTM D412) - 180 lbs/in² min.

4. Water Permeability Rate: 0.034 cm/sec.

5. Accessibility: Comply with requirements of ASTM F1951-08 - Pass.

6. Lead Content: (US EPA Method 3052: 1996) - Pass.

7. Void Volume: 42% min 2-1/2”. 50% min 4-14”.

8. Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: .0011 in/ft/º F.

9. Wear Surface Density: 70 lbs/cu ft min.

10. Abrasion Testing (ASTM D3389): Less than 0.010” lost or less than 1   g lost.

11. Elongation At Break (ASTM D412): 70% min.

Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of   relevant data to be furnished by Contractor before, during or after   construction. Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties   and responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal   Procedures Section.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of   the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and installation   instructions.

C. Verification Samples: Submit manufacturer’s standard verification   samples of 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) minimum.

D. Quality Assurance/Control Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Certificate of qualifications of the playground surfacing installer.

E. Closeout Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Warranty documents specified herein.

Specifier Note: Article below should include   statements of prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria that establish   an overall level of quality for products and workmanship for this section.   Coordinate article below with Division 1 Quality Assurance Section.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Utilize an installer having experience with projects   of similar scope and complexity.

Specifier Note: Article below should include   specific protection and environmental conditions required during storage.   Coordinate article below with Division 1 Product Requirements Section.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. General: Comply with Division 1 Product Requirement Section.

B. Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened,   undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

C. Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to   harmful environmental conditions and at a minimum temperature of 20 degrees F   (-7 degrees C) and a maximum temperature of 100 degrees F (38 degrees C).

Specifier Note: In article below, state physical or   environmental limitations or criteria for installation such as weather,   temperature, humidity, ventilation or illumination required for proper   installation or application.

1.07 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements: 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). Do not install in steady or heavy   rain.

Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with   Conditions of the Contract and with Division 1 Closeout Submittals (Warranty)   Section. Use this article to require special or extended warranty or bond   covering the work of this section.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project   warranty provisions.

B. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance,   manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company   official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of,   other rights Owner may have under contract documents.

C. Proper drainage is critical to the longevity of the UltraTile   surfacing system. Inadequate drainage will cause premature breakdown of the   system in affected areas; and void the warranty. 

Specifier Note: Coordinate subparagraph below with   manufacturer’s warranty requirements.

1. Warranty Period: 10 years from date of product shipment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Specifier Note: Retain article below for   proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance   characteristics, material standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such   phrases as "or equal" or "or approved equal" or similar   phrases may cause ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require   verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of   responsibility for determining "or equal" products.

2.01 RUBBER TILE PLAYGROUND SURFACING SYSTEM

Specifier Note: Retain or delete paragraph below   per project requirements and specifier’s practice.

A. Manufacturer: Surface America, Inc.

1. Contact: PO Box 157, Williamsville, NY 14231; Telephone: (800)   999-0555, (716) 632-8413; Fax: (716) 632-8324; E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); website: http://www.surfaceamerica.com.

B. Proprietary Products/Systems. Rubber tile playground surfacing   system, including the following:

1. UltraTile:

a. Material: UltraTile is a factory-molded surface composed of   high-quality, 100% post-consumer SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) tire rubber and   EPDM colored granules bound together by a wear and weather resistant   polyurethane and a 3 mm top wear layer with tapered, conical support legs. Specifier   Note: The type of playground equipment determines the required tile   thickness. Depending on ASTM F1292 requirements for critical fall height 6’ or   8’ (1.8 or 2.4 m), select tile thickness from optional thicknesses 2 1/2"   or 4 1/4" (63.5 or 108 mm), respectively. Specify project requirements   below and coordinate with working drawings.

b. Thickness and Weight: [2 1/2" or 4 1/4" (63.5 or 108 mm)   [Safari colors: 24 or 30 lb (11 or 13.5 kg); Carnival colors: 26 or 36 lb (12   or 16 kg).].

c. Color:

1. Carnival Colors: [Blueberry Pie] [Caramel Corn] [Cherry Blast] [Grape   Ape] [Orange Aide] [Rock Candy] [Sour Apple].

2. Safari Colors: [Butterflies] [Cheetah Gold] [Fire Flies] [Midnight]   [Rain Drops] [Red Rover] [River Rapids] [Zappy Zebra].

3. Accessories Colors (Accessories are not manufactured with an   UltraTile top wear layer. The EPDM colored granules are homogeneously mixed   throughout to produce coordinated designs for all UltraTile colors.): [PG60A]   [PG61A] [PG62A] [PG63A] [PG64A] [PG65A] [PG66A]

Specifier Note: Edit Article below to suit project   requirements. If substitutions are permitted, edit text below. Add text to   refer to Division 1 Project Requirements (Product Substitutions Procedures)   Section.

2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

Specifier Note: Specify subordinate or secondary   items that aid and assist primary products specified above or are necessary for   preparation or installation of those items.

2.03 ACCESSORIES

A. Provide accessory items as follows:

1. Surface America PlayGrip Adhesive.

2. UltraTile Reducer: 48” x 8” x 2 ½” or 48” x 12” x 4 ¼”.

3. UltraTile ADA Access Ramp: 24” x 24” x 2 ½”.

4. UltraTile L/R Side Reducer for ADA Access: 24” x 8” x 2 ½”.

5. UltraTile Outside 45 Corner Reducer: 16” x 8” x 2 ½”.

6. UltraTile Inside 45 Corner Reducer: 12” x 8” x 2 ½”.

7. UltraTile Outside 90 Corner Reducer: 12” x 8” x 2 ½”.

8. UltraTile Quad Blok Connector: 8” x 8” x 17 mm.

9. 4 ¼” Accessories are customized in the field.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Specifier Note: Revise article below to suit   project requirements and specifier’s practice.

3.01 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with the instructions and recommendations of the playground   surfacing manufacturer.

Specifier Note: Specify actions to physically   determine that conditions are acceptable to receive primary products of the   section.

3.02 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Conditions: Verify that substrate conditions are   suitable for installation of the playground surfacing system.

B. Do not proceed with installation until unsuitable conditions are   corrected.

C. Proper drainage is critical to the longevity of the UltraTile   surfacing system. Inadequate drainage will cause premature breakdown of the   poured system in affected areas; and void the warranty. 

Specifier Note: Specify actions required to   physically prepare the surface, area or site or to incorporate the primary   products of the section.

3.03 PREPARATION

A. Surface Preparation: Ensure that the concrete or asphalt substrate is   level or uniformly sloped since surface variations will be telegraphed through   to the rubber tile surface.

Specifier Note: Coordinate article below with   manufacturer’s recommended installation requirements.

3.04 INSTALLATION

A. Site Layout

1. Sweep area clear of all dust and loose debris.

2. Determine a starting point for the first course of tile to best suit   the site area. For irregular site configurations, the best starting point is   often in the center. This will ensure a symmetrical finish for tiles that   require trimming along the perimeter. Other installations are best started in   the corner or along the edge that represents the length or width dimension of   the site.

3. Mark two points on the base surface at an equal distance from the   edge of the installation. These points should be located near the opposite ends   of the site in the lengthwise direction.

4. Snap a chalk line through the established points. When installing   UltraTile over geotextile fabric, string lines must be used in place of chalk   lines.

5. Measure the length of the site along the chalk line. Mark a point at   half the distance of the site.

6. Using the 3-4-5 right triangle method, snap a chalk line to form a 90   degree angle to the previously established lengthwise chalk line. These   perpendicular reference lines will serve as a guide for laying the first course   of tile.

B. General Information

UltraTile can be installed using a variety of installation methods. The   most common and secure method is full adhesion of tiles and accessories   side-to-side and directly to the substrates using Surface America PlayGrip, an   easy-to-use one-part polyurethane adhesive.

C. Fully Adhered Installation

1. Follow the site layout instructions to prepare the site area for   installation. The tiles, accessories and substrates must be dry before, during   and 24 hours after the application of adhesive.

NOTE: Coverage rates for the PlayGrip adhesive are approximately 60   sq/ft on concrete, and 50 sq/ft on asphalt.PlayGrip is available in 2-gallon   and 4-gallon pails.

2. Using a 1/8” square-notched trowel, apply the adhesive slightly wider   than the tile being placed.

3. Place tile into fresh adhesive bed following pre-established lines.   If applicable, place ramps into fresh adhsive in a similar manner.

4. Allow 24 hours for adhesive to cure before opening area for use.

D. Quad Blok Installation

NOTE: Installation of UltraTile by means of the Quad Blok system works   only with 2 ½” tiles.

1. Follow the site layout instructions to prepare the site area for   installation.

2. Once chalk lines are established, place the first tile at the   intersection of two chalk lines, aligning adjacent edges of the tile with chalk   lines.

3. Apply a continuous 3/8” diameter bead of PlayGrip adhesive along the   center axes of all Quad Blok connectors. Working adhesive time is dependent   upon environmental conditions.

4. Fit the first tile with four prepared Quad Blok connectors by lifting   each tile corner slightly, sliding the connectors under each corner and   angaging the four corner legs of each tile with the respective apertures in the   Quad Blok. Continue to sequentially lay the tile and to set the Quad Blok   connectors along one chalk line until the first course of tile is complete.

NOTE: In the field, cut the Quad Blok connectors in half to properly   secure tile around the perimeter edge of surface area.

5. Complete the other three quadrants of the site area in a similar   fashion.

6. Depending on manpower availability, one or more quadrants can be   worked on simultaneously using the above method.

7. Allow 24 hours for adhesive to cure before opening area for use.

E. Cutting Tiles & Accessories

1. Avoid leaving a cut edge of a tile exposed to eyesight. To ensure a   finished appearance, any tile that has its factory molded edge removed or cut   for any reason should be positioned against a transition ramp, masonry or   timber edging unless the edge is to be placed against a wall or other vertical   member. Use either a silicone sealant or a permanently elastic urethane   sealant/adhesive for filling gaps, if any, between cut edges and walls.

2. The most accurate cuts are made using a heavy-duty utility knife and   a straight edge. A saber saw utilizing a 7-10 TPI wood cutting blade also does   an acceptable job, especially for free-form cuts. A saw with a 3-3.5 amp rated   motor having a 1” stroke with variable orbital setting will produce the best   result.

3. When working beneath the play structure, it will be necessary to   occasionally notch out portions of tiles so that the tiles will properly fit   around the posts supporting the play equipment.

4. Cut tile so that the cutout is approximately ¼” larger in all   dimensions than the support it will surround. The extra distance is to prevent   binding of the tile around the support. Voids between the equipment supports   and tile cuts should be filled in with silicone sealant or a permanently   elastic urethane sealant/adhesive.

5. Tile cuts are normally laid out by referencing dimensions from the   edges of tiles already in position. These dimensions are then transferred to   and laid out on the tile to be cut.

6. A lead-in cutting line is extended from the tile edge to the portion   to be cut. The lead-in cutting line chosen usually represents the shortest   distance from the cutout area to an edge of the tile or the one that is least   noticeable.

7. Reducers installed at the corners should be miter cut to allow   reducers to fit together correctly, or use factory molded corner pieces   available in 2 ½” thickness.

Specifier Note: Specify provisions for protecting   work after installation but prior to acceptance by the owner. Coordinate   article below with Division 1 Execution Requirements Section.

3.05 PROTECTION

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