Surfacing Guide

Surfacing Guide

Play and Sports Ltd recognises that the continued future success of our company depends on the quality, price and delivery of our products. The quality of our products must be of the highest possible standard if we are to meet the ever increasing levels set by our competitors and demanded by our customers.

Our intention is to provide goods which meet our customer design criteria and requirements. We offer a cost effective and efficient solution to any surfacing problem. The company continues to invest heavily in the latest technology and in comprehensive staff training.

Clients include local authorities, parish councils, schools, nurseries, landscapers, breweries, caravan sites, golf courses, ski slopes, hotels, theme parks and play equipment manufactures.

Surfacing is available for a wide range of uses including Playgrounds; Fitness/fun trails, Cableways, Waterparks; MultiSports Courts – and many more

This guide provides an overview of most of our available surfacing products – for detailed information on individual product ranges, please do contact us and we will be pleased to advise.

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Wet Pour Safety Surfacing

From time to time children will accidentally fall from the safest of equipment.

The purpose of Safety Surfacing is to cushion the impact of falls and reduce severity of injury. To meet the requirements of BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177, impact absorbing surfaces must be installed beneath all equipment with a critical fall height of more than 600mm – unless it is under 1m and is installed on good quality grass (or similar).

Where the existing surface is tarmac or concrete, safety surfacing should be installed beneath play equipment irrespective of critical fall height.

CONTINOUS WET POUR SAFETY SURFACE IS ONE EXCELLENT ANSWER

Wet-pour safety surface is mixed on site and poured into place by our dedicated team. Completely porous and is composed of rubber granules mixed with polyurethane binder to give a strong, firm chemical bond.

The base layer (impact absorbing layer) is composed of thick, chunky rubber granules, while the top layer of EPDM is screeded and hand rolled to provide a tough wearing course. It can be laid on top of existing Bitmac or concrete areas providing that they are porous and well draining. In new construction, the wet-pour, is laid directly on top of a MOT type 1 stone base, without the need for an expensive layer of Bitmac or concrete. The ease of application and range of colours means that safety surfaces can be laid to suit specific and individual designs as and when required, giving increased play value and creating a virtually seamless coloured areas of stunning visual impact.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

� Tough, resilient, long-lasting and vandal resistant surfacing; � No sharp edges, Low maintenance � Easy to clean and keep hygienic; � Available in a wide range of colour and design options � Highly flexible – can be moulded to any contour or shape � Fully compliant with safety standards – to suit any play equipment. � Learning aids, such as shapes, numbers & games, can be installed into the surface to create

feature graphics.

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Grass Mats

What could be more important than your children's safety while playing? Safgrass mats can provide competitively priced safety surface protection from falls, trips and general physical activity when kids play together.

Ideal For: � Fitness / Fun Trails � Cableways � Most Multifunctional Play Frames � Springers � Swings � Pathways and Gateways

Safagrass Meets European P.A.H. & Passed Brominated Flame Test

Grass Mat Choices:

Our range of safety matting products are available in various sizes and critical fall heights.

Code Product Size Thickness C.F.H Qty Per Pallet

SAFR 2001 Flame Retardant Safagrass 1.5m x 1m 23mm 3m 60

SAF 2001 Safagrass Mat 1.5m x 1m 23mm 3m 60

SAF 2004/30 Interlocking Safagrass 1m x 1m 30mm 3m 50

LAW 2001 Lawn Mat 0.91m x 0.91m 12.5mm 2.1m 80

GS 2009 Grass Saver 1.5m x 1m 16mm 2.1m 80

Recycling is a core value at Play and Sports – and we expect the same from our suppliers. We are committed to being pro-active in making Safagrass - and our other products - an environmentally sound choice. Safagrass is made from 85+% recycled materials which not only reduces waste and conserves energy but also cuts out the greenhouse gasses produced during the manufacture of virgin materials.

Tested to: Certificated to: Result:

Critical Fall Height BS EN 1177:1998 3m Or 2.1m

PAH Test Skin Contact Zek 01-08: Pass Category 3

Toxic Chemical Brominated Chemicals Pass

Tested by RAPRA & TUV

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BENEFITS � Absorbs shock and noise � Moulded non-slip cellular structure with excellent durability, comfort and slip-resistance � Requires no special skills or tools, allowing quick and easy installation � No base works required (as for conventional tiles or wet pour) � Ideal for green field sites, disappears from view once turf has grown � Can be used on flat or sloping landscapes � Suitable for all weather, extreme temperatures and resists wind uplift � Tested to BS EN 1177:2008 3 metre Critical Fall Height � Tested to BS 7188:1998 for slip resistance by RAPRA & TUV � Wheelchair and pushchair accessible � 10 year product guarantee � Made from durable, safe recycled materials � Can be installed all year round � No ongoing maintenance required � All surfacing is installed to British Standards BS 7188:1998 and BS EN 1177:2008

Flame Retardant Safagrass Safagrass is designed to extinguish flames within 60 seconds.

Fire Retardant grass mats were the first flame retardant mats to be developed for playground safety surfaces. These improve playground vandalism as it reduces the flame spread in the event of a fire. These mats are similar to our standard Safagrass mats but produced in a different polymer with fire retardant properties. Tested to EN ISO 11925-2 and EN ISO 9279-1 the mats comply with standard horizontal and vertical burn tests required when building regulations are to be met. Beware of Unsuitable Standard Tests Report issue by RYNAT: Health and Safety Consultancy

• N.B. Please check the suitability of this product prior to installation as the CFH figure will be affectedby soil type, moisture and grass.

• To increase critical fall height or where areas may be prone to hard soil and poor grass growth,additional layers can be used. Our quality policy is to provide products and services which give total customer satisfaction.

Day after installation

6 months after installation

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Eco Mulch A shredded rubber top surface which is long lasting, cost effective, safe and green...

Rubber Mulch -EcoMulch - ideal choice for the landscape and playscape mulch market. EcoMulch is made from carefully selected recycled rubber shreds to provide a loose top surface. It provides an attractive, versatile ands almost maintenance free solution to a wide variety of applications. EcoMulch is versatile, non-toxic and perfectly suited for a wide range of landscaping and surfacing applications. Realistically textured and available in a variety of colours. Use EcoMulch and make it the right solution for you.

Cost Effective EcoMulch - easy to apply and maintain. Unlike wood mulch, EcoMulch doesn't compact and will not need continuous top up. It saves you both time and energy and whatever the application

Colour Options EcoScape is available in a range of UV stable colour options (see below)

Rubber Mulch for Surfacing Play Areas Features Advantages Benefits Does not absorb moisture Material dries quickly All year round use

Does not dry out in fine weather

Does not splinter or become harsh to walk on; Does not get dusty; Does not break down into smaller pieces

Comfortable to walk on - without shoes if preferred; Does not easily blow around; No scrapes, scratches or splinters

Bonded colouring process Does not rub off; UV stable Long lasting aesthetics; Does not stain skin or clothes

Heavier than wood / bark material

Does not float; Minimal movement in wind/adverse whether

Minimal maintenance - Unlikely to scatter easily

Inorganic material

Unattractive to pets and wildlife; Rain will normally keep it clean but can be hosed down if needed; Falling debris from surrounding trees can be easily removed

Minimises risk of animal soiling; Does not encourage organic growth; Saves money; Can consider reducing the initial depth needed

Does not compact or degrade

No need to overcompensate for expected loss; Does not need topping up; Does not need replacing

No maintenance program needed; No risk of variable safety performance between top ups

Greater impact absorbency Can use less material; Less ground preparation Easier/ cheaper to install

The EcoMulch brand

Guaranteed to be metal and fibre free; Tested and approved to EN1177; Sealed in colouring process; Fire resistant; 100% non toxic

Approved for formal safety use in public areas; Consistent safety performance regardless of weather conditions

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Eco Mulch Softbond

Same quality, coloured EcoMulch rubber; combined with a binder; mixed on site and levelled out to provide a more attractive and cheaper option to traditional granulate wet pour

. CHEAPER & EASIER TO INSTALL: - No need for a sub base - Use less binder - Single layer coverage - Same day curing

PROBLEM AREAS SOLVED: - Small areas which were previously considered uneconomical to attend - Areas where digging foundations is a problem e.g. around trees roots

ENHANCED AESTHETICS: - Natural looking shreds, ideal for woodland or sensitive areas - Attractive colour options can be mixed as required

SATISFIES ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: - 100% recycled rubber mulch; replaces virgin EPDM rubber Rubber material technical spec and pricing as per the mulch data sheets. We deliver the correct ration of mulch in 10 kilo bags and the binder in 25 kilo kegs to site as a single delivery package.

BSEN 1177 - Drop tested over grass base for playground use: Just 40mm thick provides a CFH in excess of 3m

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Playtiles

Top Quality Product - Rigorous manufacturing standards and special moulding processes, ensures a top quality product that is consistent in density and size. 5 years Warranty

Top Quality Materials - Manufactured using best quality raw materials from UK ISO registered manufacturers. Rubber being a milled, seived and graded Styrene Butadiene Rubber (Black) in reclaimed truck/lorry tyre shred form, bound using a 10% ratio of moisture curing Polyurethane Pre-Polymer. All Playtiles are pressure moulded using the same shred material throughout.

Dimensional Stability - Moulded with a shrinkage allowance so measure over 1 m.sq. Also available in 500mm x 500mm. All Playtiles are moulded to a ± 1mm thickness tolerance.

Diverse Applications - Other uses include paving, golf courses, stables, roofing protection, dry ski slopes and ice skating rinks, patios, walkways, changing rooms, climbing walls and factory floors.

Versatile Applications - Unlike sand, gravel, bark and other loose materials, Playtiles are accessible to wheelchair users and children in buggies. Disabled children can play with their friends instead of watching from the sidelines. Worth remembering for your special applications.

Construction - Pressure moulded using a 1 part mix, the top surface on all tiles is identical, with a smooth top surface with a 5mm x 45° chamfer around the perimeter and are visually divided into four using a 'V' chamfer across the centre - commonly known as a cruciform.

There are two types of rubber Playtiles:

Standard SBR Rubber Playtiles: made from recycled truck tyres. They are naturally black in colour but can be dyed during manufacture to either green or terracotta red. This dye however, is not U.V. stable and will fade or darken in time. These tiles will also release a black carbon over time, which could be transferred on to shoes and clothing and are not suitable for areas where young children are crawling.

EPDM Topped Rubber Playtiles: have a 12mm thick topping of EPDM rubber. EPDM is not a recycled product, is more U.V. stable and does not release carbon black. More expensive than SBR Playtiles, they are ideal when appearance is more important as they are brighter with a more permanent colour.

Unlike standard Playtiles, the EPDM range does not wear blacker in time on heavily used areas as each tile is made from virgin through-coloured granules providing a more permanent colour.

The underside of Playtiles

Playtiles are available in 1m² size and in 14 various thicknesses. Playtiles are fully tested to EN1177 and BS7188 and all comply or exceed their criteria.

Critical Fall Heights Playtile have achieved are:

Tile Thickness (mm) 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70 75 80 90 105Critical Fall Height (m) 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.8 3.2

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Compliment your Playtiles with our wide range of insert pictures, numbers, letters and signs - educational play!

Character, number and letter inserts can be moulded into the surfaces of Playtiles. These are cut from brightly coloured EPDM sheets and pressure moulded into the Playtile during the manufacturing process.

Inserts are made from maintenance-free EPDM sheet rubber. They are permanent and will not affect the Playtiles critical fall height.

Inserts are available as:

� Green � Blue � Light Grey � Terracotta Red � Yellow

Safety Tiles will not prevent accidents, but help reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a fall.

All Playtiles over 45mm thick have a unique design feature in a large round hollow cone foot formation, which gives greater strength, durability and improves the critical fall height. This foot formation has been tried and tested throughout the world and is often specified. It should not be mistaken for the old failed 'egg box' design. - Playtile samples have also been independently fatigue tested and have been subjected to a 20,000 cycle bombardment of a 50kg mass with no signs of failure.

Playtiles have many advantages over wet pour surfaces, they provide a consistent factory guaranteed thickness over the entire area, will not crumble or crack, are easy to repair, hard wearing, do not need time for drying or setting, relatively easy to install, vandal resistant if installed correctly and are accurate to check for costing purposes. They can also be stored as a ready made package and if replaced are pleasing to the eye and are not obvious. As the Playtiles carry Factory guarantee, there are no discrepancies unlike the common wet pour problem where the rubber manufacturer blames the binder manufacturer and vice-versa and then both blame the installer, resulting in no action.

Playtiles should never be laid when still warm as shrinkage may still occur.

Rubber compounds are not guaranteed against staining. It is possible that a carbon black release may occur as the tiles age during hot spells. The problem can be overcome by using a transparent surface coating. All coloured Playtiles will darken in time due to UV exposure.

All Playtiles have been fully tested by The Independent Centre for Sports Technology in accordance with European Standard EN1177 and British Standards BS7188:1989 AND BS5696 Part 3:1979 'Methods of Testing Impact Absorbing Playground Surfaces' and all comply or exeed its criteria.

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Safety Play Tiles (Solid)

Play Tiles are particularly suited to areas that have no fixed play equipment, avoiding the need to cut around legs and awkward shapes. Graphic inserts and Hopscotch & Snake Games are available on request. Create affordable, & imaginative play areas which are safer & more fun places for children

Uses: • Playground Areas • Decks, paving & Patios• Offices & Factory Floors • Stables• Schools • Hospitals • Climbing Walls • RoofGardens • Golf Courses • Ice Rinks • Dry Ski Slopes.

STANDARD PLAY TILES 1m x 1m - 5 Year Product Guarantee

Material: SBR Rubber Crumb and polyurethane binder Colours: Black, Red & Green Versions: Plain, Single Ramped Edge & Corner Ramped Edge EPDM Topped Play Tiles are available

.Also available: • Full side wall for sticking • Full range of colours & thicknesses• Recycled product • Integral ramp edges and corners

Impact Playground Tiles are moulded under pressure and high temperature using recycled rubber crumb and polyurethane binder. Manufactured in range of thicknesses to suit the various heights of play equipment currently in use. (Thickness varies depending on CFH, see specification below)

Specifications: Depth / C.F.H 20mm / - 30mm / 0.7m 40mm / 1.2m 50mm / 1.6m 60mm / 1.7m 70mm / 2.2m 80mm / 2.4m

All Safety Tiles are moulded with a shrinkage allowance and will measure over 1m² (Approximatley 1015mm x 1015mm) For use with springers, mushrooms etc you could use the 30mm thick if installed on a solid flat surface - Adhesive would also be required If installing on top of Type One hardcore, min depth of 40mm would be required Adhesive would also be required Adhesives to suit for fitting in dry application and for strong bonds which can be applied in wet conditions. Tiles are fully tested to EN1177 & BS7188 and either comply or exceed their criteria

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Artificial Grass Solutions

For garden areas, patios, outdoor garden rooms, play areas, sports surfacing and more. Artificial grass is the perfect solution for your landscape garden design needs. It makes a great alternative for garden areas, a custom patio or outdoor garden rooms. Having great looking reception areas for the public and relaxation areas for staff shows that you walk the talk and that your customers and staff are important to you. We provide a professional and comprehensive landscape design & installation service for all commercial applications. From “simple” landscaping of public areas, to more sophisticated solutions for outside entertaining areas for the hotel and leisure industries, Artificial grass is the maintenance free grass solution. Artificial grass is great for the public sector. Eg Lowering maintenance cost on roundabouts, on central reservation, in park play areas and anywhere where a tough durable and low maintenance solution is needed. Education

� Multi-use all weather sports areas � Soft sensory surfaces for nurseries and schools � Trim and Adventure trail areas � High school recreational areas for children/staff and

parents Commercial

� TV/Film and Plays � Exhibitions � Retail Areas � Product Displays � Corporate roof garden/relaxation areas

Sport

� Primary School - multi-use bespoke sports areas � High School – football/netball/hockey pitches � MUGA’s with soft, fast draining synthetic artificial grass surfaces

Artificial grass products are ideal in all these situations, we will be pleased to work with you to produce the best solution for your budget.

Most of the product range can be self installed – but we are so proud of our product that we love to install it professionally. We take great care to achieve the perfect installation and create a realistic appearance –and we dress the surface using our specialist silica sand using an appropriate spreading hopper to provide an even distribution of sand across the whole area and avoids over filling.

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Pine Play Grade Bark

A deluxe pure pine bark certificated to BS EN 1177: 1998 With a particle size of 18-35mm, it is an extremely long lasting product Will not leave unsightly residues on children’s clothing.

Main Constituent: Pine Bark Main Origin: United Kingdom Particle Size Range: 18-35mm Wood Content: Less than 5% Dust & Fines: Minimal Minimum Effective Depth: 100mm Durability: 3-5 years Settlement Factor: 15% Safety Certificated: BS EN 1177: 1998 Fire Certificated: BS4790

Pine Nuggets

Long lasting, pure Pine 30-60mm product. Consistent product that will give many years efficacy. Use either as a deluxe dressing for beds and borders or as a safety surfacing product.

Main Constituent: Pine Bark Main Origin: United Kingdom Particle Size: 30-60mm

Wood Content: Less than 5% Dust & Fines: Minimal Minimum Effective Depth: 100mm Durability: 4-6 years Settlement Factor: 15% Safety Certificated: BS EN 1177: 1998 Fire Certificated: BS4790

 

 

 

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