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PLAYBOUNDTM POURED-IN-PLACE
Playgrounds, Water Play Areas


Product Data:

General
  • Field applied in any configuration and dimensions
  • Two layer system - base mat of SBR & urethane and top surface of EPDM & urethane
  • Typical top surface 1/2" nominal thickness over various base mat thicknesses
  • Tapered edges formed on-site as required

Features
  • Dual density construction
  • Porous design
  • Custom designs available - logos, shapes, games, etc.

Colors
  • Red, green, beige, brown, blue, teal, purple, gold, yellow, orange, gray & black
  • Combination of colors in any ratio available

Color Consideration
  • Available Colors - terra cotta red, blue, teal, orange, purple, 3 shades of green, yellow, 2 shades of gray, beige, gold, brown, pearl and black.
  • Any of these colors can be mixed in combination with another color or mixture of colors to achieve a blended, speckled look.
  • May we suggest one of our standard combinations? Everglade, Camouflage, Sierra, Sea Breeze, and Confetti (as featured in our Catalog on page 10).
  • A percentage of black mixed with a color or multiple colors camouflages dirt and reduces the price. All other factors being equal, the higher the percentage of black in the top surface mix, the lower the price.

URETHANE'S EFFECT ON COLOR
Throughout the industry, the urethane binder which encapsulates the granules is produced in two forms: aromatic (standard) and aliphatic (special order). With the selection of certain colors or color combinations, such as solid blues and solid grays, it is recommended that aliphatic (special order) binder be considered for the top surface, so the desired color of the completed installation is achieved after exposure to ultraviolet rays. This is the case because aliphatic binder remains clear, unlike aromatic binder, which takes on a 3yellow tinge2 after exposure to ultraviolet rays. This 3yellow tinge2 lessens with use and over time. Throughout the industry, aliphatic binder is sold at an upcharge, which increases the unit price of the system. Ask about details.

Note 1: It is never required to use aliphatic (non-yellowing) binder, but advisable to consider its use with some colors and color combinations, namely blues and grays. With most colors, the "yellow tinge" is imperceptible.

Note 2: Surface America never recommends using aliphatic (non-yellowing) binder in the base mat portion of the system because the benefit of its use is aesthetic, which is not an issue in the unexposed base mat layer.
THESE FACTORS APPLY INDUSTRY WIDE!


Typical Edge Details:


Loose Fill Poured-in-Place - Crushed Stone
Loose Fill Poured-in-Place - Concrete

Flush Poured-in-Place
Overrun Poured-in-Place

Saw Cut Poured-in-Place


Installation Overview

  • Where necessary, typically around playground perimeter and on playground equipment poles, mix urethane binder 1 to 1 with M.E.K. (Methyl Ethyl Keytone) or use 100% urethane to prime.
  • Mix SBR granules and urethane binder in a ratio (by weight) of 88% granules to 12% binder.
  • Trowel mixture over base, applying at a rate of approximately 31 lbs. 13 oz. total weight per cubic foot. Determine thickness (in inches) of base mat and divide by twelve to compute weight per square foot. Allow to cure.
  • Mix urethane binder 1 to 1 with M.E.K., or apply 100% urethane binder, and prime base mat. If base mat is tacky when top surface is applied, there is no need to prime.
  • Mix EPDM granules and urethane binder in a ratio (by weight) of 82% granules to 18% binder.
  • Trowel mixture over base mat, applying at a rate of 2.44 lbs. per square foot.

Architectural Specifications

PART I - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION: All necessary material components and application overview required to install the Playbound Poured-in-Place System shall be provided.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

  1. Poured-in-Place System shall be WARRANTED by manufacturer for any defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 YEARS from the date of purchase.
  2. Qualifications
    1. Surface America, Inc. management team shall have marketed this system in the USA for at least 12 years.
    2. The applicator shall be approved and trained by Surface America, Inc.
  3. Design and Detailing
    1. Playbound Poured-in-Place System is utilized in the use zones around playground equipment as an impact absorbing resilient surface. Each System is designed to meet CPSC, ASTM and ADA requirements.
    2. Acceptable substrate and substrate systems are asphalt, concrete, and compacted crushed stone. Other substrates shall be approved by Surface America, Inc.
    3. Conditions of all substrates with respect to structural performance shall be evaluated and approved by the applicator prior to applying the Playbound Poured-in-Place System.

1.03 SUBMITTALS:
  1. Surface America, Inc. shall submit samples of the Playbound Poured-in-Place System.
1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
  1. All materials shall be delivered in good condition in original unopened packages with labels intact.
  2. All materials shall be protected from weather and the binder shall be stored in temperatures 40°F (4°C) or higher.
1.05 JOB CONDITIONS:
  1. At the time of application ambient air temperature shall be 40 °F (4 °C) or greater and remain so for at least 72 hours after completion.
  2. All materials shall be protected from weather and other damage prior to application, during application and while curing.
1.06 ALTERNATES AND ALLOWANCES:
  1. Systems to be considered equal to Playbound Poured-in-Place shall be approved by the Architect in writing prior to the bid date.

PART II - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL: All material components of the Playbound Poured-in-Place System shall be obtained from Surface America, Inc. or its authorized distributors.

2.02 MATERIALS:

  1. Playbound Poured-in-Place Primer: A single component moisture cured polyurethane primer.
  2. Playbound Poured-in-Place Binder: An elastic polyurethane pre-polymer with minimal odor, excellent weathering and binding characteristics. Binder shall be 100% MDI based and contain 0% TDI monomers. NOTE: TDI is listed as a carcinogen with OSHA and the IARC. Special handling is required with more than .1% TDI.
  3. Playbound Poured-in-Place black SBR: Shall be recycled SBR rubber.
    1. Shall be ground at ambient temperature.
    2. Shall be ground into 3/8" shredded strands and contain less than 4% dust.
    3. Shall be transported in suitable bags to protect from moisture.
  4. Playbound Poured-in-Place EPDM rubber: Shall be UV stable.
    1. Available Colors - terra cotta red, blue, teal, orange, purple, 3 shades of green, yellow, 2 shades of gray, beige, gold, brown, pearl and black.
      Standard Color Combinations - Everglade, Camouflage, Sierra, Sea Breeze, and Confetti (see color photo in catalog, page 10)
    2. Typical size: 1-3mm or 1-4mm (some colors also available in .5 - 1.5mm).
  5. Playbound Poured-in-Place System
    1. Shall have been tested for shock attenuation under ASTM F 1292 G-Max and HIC
    2. Shall be non-slip and porous.
    3. Shall have Class B fire rating (Class A available as special order).
    4. Shall have been tested for shock attenuation under ASTM F 1292 G-Max and HIC.
    5. Shall have the following technical specifications:
      1. THERMAL RESISTANCE: R=2.32
        (ASTM C 518-76)
      2. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: K=0.75
        (ASTM D 257)
      3. ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY: 1.1 x 10.4
        (Slemans-meter)
      4. COMPRESSION ENDURANCE: No deterioration
        (10,000 cycles w/10 ton load)
      5. FLASH POINT: Between 650° and 800°F
      6. FLAME SPREAD/ Federal spec. LLL-T-43, Type II,
        SMOKE DENSITY: Class I Pass
      7. FLAMMABILITY: Greatest radius: 1" (25mm)
        (CST London, 90609/1) Classified: Best Category of Flammability
      8. ABRASION RESISTANCE: 0.3812G Loss
        (ASTM D 1044)
      9. SPIKE RESISTANCE: According to Otto Graff Institute/Stuttgart approved for 1/4" spike
        (DIN 18035)
      10. FLEXIBILITY FACTOR: 0-1
        (ASTM F 147)
      11. ACCELERATED WEATHERING: No change
        (2500 hours)
      12. DURABILITY: Wear index (g/1000
        (CST London, 90609/1) revolutions)
        Unaged: 1.64
        Air aged: 2.40
      13. WATER AGED: 1.61
        UV aged: 1.92
        Pass/approved
      14. WATER PERMEABILITY: 1.7 ltr./sec./sq. meter
        (DIN 18035, Part G) (0.4 gal./sec./sq/ yd.)
      15. THERMAL STABILITY RANGE: -50°C to +100°C
        (-58°F to 212°F)
      16. FREEZE/THAW: No change (-50°C (-58°F), 40 cycles)
      17. COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION: 1.0 dry
        (ASTM D 1894) 0.9 wet
      18. SLIP RESISTANCE: 65-70 units/approved
        (CST London, 90609/1)
      19. TENSILE, psi: 200 psi (top surface)
        (ASTM D 412)
      20. ELONGATION: 173%
      21. TEAR STRENGTH: 64 psi typical (base mat)

      NOTE: ASTM:American Standard for Testing Materials
      DIN: Deutsche Industry Norm (German Industrial Standards)
      CST: Center for Sports Technology (Member of the ISS ’ International Association for Sports Surface Sciences)
      The values shown represent current production laboratory-taken tests which may vary slightly when field-tested.

    PART III - EXECUTION

    3.01 INSPECTION:
    1. Prior to application of the Playbound Poured-in-Place System, applicator shall evaluate the substrate's structural performance. Notify all contractors and architect of all discrepancies. Work shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

    3.02 INSTALLATION:

    1. Playbound Poured-in-Place System
      1. Primer: Where necessary, shall be applied at a rate of 300 sq. ft. per gallon to the substrate or geotextile fabric on the substrate using a short nap roller.
      2. SBR Base Mat:
      1. Urethane to rubber ratio of13.64% (12/88), which equals a mix of 12% urethane and 88% rubber, by weight, to achieve maximum resilience.
      2. Using trowel, SBR/binder mix shall be spread in a consistent density to specified thickness at a rate of 31 lbs. and 13 oz. total weight per cubic foot to the specified depth.
      3. SBR/binder mix shall be allowed to cure (necessary time varies based on temperature and humidity).
    2. Primer: Where necessary, shall be applied at a rate of 300 sq. ft. per gallon to the base mat using a short nap roller.
    3. Top Course:
      1. Urethane to rubber ration of 21.95% (18/82), which equals a mix of 18% urethane and 82% rubber, by weight, to achieve maximum wearability and resilience.
      2. Using trowel, EPDM/binder mix shall be spread in a consistent density to specified thickness at a rate of 2.44 lbs. per square foot, which yields a nominal thickness of 1/2".
      3. EPDM/binder mix shall be allowed to cure (necessary time varies based on temperature and humidity).
    4. Applicator/installer must be certified by Surface America as having been trained in the proper application of the Playbound Poured-In-Place System.

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