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Recap of safety surface options pros and cons (Contd.) <br /> U ritary Surfaces <br /> Rubber S mooth,cushioned surface H igh initial outlay <br /> Tiles & A DACompliant P IP: <br /> Poured in S lip resistant C ostly to install and maintain,must <br /> Place [PIP] M nimal maintenance <br /> be resealed regularly <br /> ° I nstallation is w eather dependent as <br /> Rubber M ets ASTM Standards <br /> t has to cure on sight <br /> • M ets IPEMA Requirements ° E xpensive and difficult to repair, <br /> • V ariety of colors discrepancies w II show <br /> • C ustom¢able W en not maintained properly,crumb rubber can delaminate <br /> • U nnatural look 8 feel <br /> • S hrinks&fades over time <br /> • G ets hot in the sum m e'and hard in the w inter <br /> • S urface can feel som ew[-at abrasive,cause scratches and scrapes <br /> • K ids don't interact w th the surface,they play on it like it is concrete <br /> • W rranty not as long as other surfacing options(typically 5 years for <br /> PIP and 10 years for Rubber Tiles). <br /> • C an become stiff over time,requiring testing to ensure safety <br /> standards are upheld <br /> • rO ly 85%of unitary products tested(rubber tiles&PIP)m et im pact <br /> attenuation standards and 87%had a HIC score below 1000. <br /> • N OT recom m Ended for fall heights over 9 feet <br /> G eneric 61 derate maintenance H igh initial outlay <br /> Synthetic A DA com pliant I nfill needed(Approx.10 lbs.per square foot)to maintain integrity <br /> Turf W 11 not shrink or fade and requires regular maintenance. <br /> • A esthetically pleasing,natural look&feel M terial can get hot in direct sunlight over extended periods of tim e <br /> • I mproved drainage,dries quickly S tatic electricity build-up on surface <br /> • I ncreases outdoor playtim e8 season T aller pile heights can get m atted dow nw th heavy use w Hch can <br /> minimize fall height ratings. <br /> • M intains good im pact attenuation at different <br /> tem peratures. <br /> • L ong lifespan,low lifetimecosts <br /> • M ets ASTM Standards,up to 12'fall height <br /> • M ets IPEMA requirements <br /> • A nti-microbial,no allergens <br /> • U sers interact wth it like it is natural grass(roll, <br /> play,sit and jump on it) <br /> UQVND G� Includes Pros of Synthetic Turf Above,Plus: H igh initial outlay <br /> IvP` E xceptional drainage-further extends outdoor play. M terial can get hot in direct sunlight over <br /> moo/ o M nimal infill recommeided extended periods of time <br /> /l\ o� <br /> R equires minimal maintenance after installation <br /> Fore�(erLawn <br /> • A ntim icrobial and antistatic technology m anufac- <br /> tured into the blade. <br /> • V ariety of product and colors available <br /> • rO ly manufacturer that has their ow nsafety sys- <br /> tem. <br /> • E xclusive"Play Mound"product line <br /> • E xceeds the ASTM fall height requirements for up <br /> to 15'. <br /> • E asilygroomed <br /> • 1 5-yearwaranty <br /> • rO ly premium backed turf made specifically for <br /> playgrounds. <br /> • I nclusive ADA compliant surface <br /> Sources:The National Study of Playground Equipment and Surfacing as wdl as multiple industry sources <br /> including wdasites and whte papers of playground equipment manufacturers,playground surfacing manufacturers and suppliers. <br />