 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
| Oct. 14-18, 2008 |
|
NRPA 2008 Exposition - See you in Baltim... |
 |
 |
|
|
|
The Best Playground Safety Surfaces
Since the Invention of Rubber Playground® Surfaces
Playground safety surfaces are undergoing dramatic changes in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Previously, the focus was largely on playground safety and playground surface accessibility. SurfacePlay® Synthetic Grass Carpets are playground safety surfaces designed to exceed your needs, solve your challenges, create stimulating playground surfaces and protect children. Here is why SurfacePlay® is revolutionizing playground safety surfaces everywhere:
 Playground Safety Surfacing
SurfacePlay® Synthetic Grass Carpets are compatible with ASTM F1292 and CSA Z614 standards. On a single playground safety surfacing, SurfacePlay® supplies several systems with protection up to a13 foot critical height (fall height). Contoured surfaces are easy to do, including play hills that are not easily done with rubber playground surfaces.
|
 Long-Lasting Durability
In order to provide long lasting durability for the carpets, a fine sand-infill is brushed into the the synthetic grass patented carpets and is held firmly in place by the interlocking fibers, resisting vandalism and wear and tear.
|
 Fire Resistance
SurfacePlay® will not burn. The sand infill protects the carpet from burning, even if an accelerant is used. In addition, the carpets were proved to be ignition resistant as tested under ASTM D2859.
|
 Low-maintenance
Synthetic Grass Carpets require very little maintenance. You can easily remove debris from the surface by light brushing or by using a leaf blower. Other synthetic grass products require constant intensive inspection because their long naps can hide broken glass, animal excrement and other dangerous objects. Infrequently, local repairs to the carpet are needed and are easy and result in a visually seamless result.
|
 Playground Accessibility for All
SurfacePlay® has been tested to be in conformance with the accessibility requirements of ASTM F-1951 and has many unique attributes that make it superior to all other surfacing options. All Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are met.
|
 Climate Extremes and UV protection
When compared to unitary rubber playground surfaces, SurfacePlay® has less solar heat build up and no “hot rubber smell”. SurfacePlay durable carpets are fully UV protected and are guaranteed against extreme fading and degradation from sunlight.
|
 A Cost Effective Investment
SurfacePlay® does not require an expensive concrete sub base and will not get hard, shrink or crack with age. SurfacePlay® is a highly durable low maintenance product that will perform well for many years at all temperature extremes.
|
 Play Value and Stimulation Built In
SurfacePlay® Synthetic Grass Carpets encourage children to also play on the surface while stimulating their imagination. Our multi-color surfaces, complex designs and mounded landscapes create a stimulating space for any child’s imagination and physical development.
|
|
|
|
The Evolutionary Role of Playground Safety Surfaces
In the past, basic playground safety surfacing requirements would have been satisfied by pea gravel, sand and wood chips. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 60% of all serious playground injuries are caused by falls from equipment directly to the surface.
With loose fill materials, frequent maintenance is required. Unitary playground rubber surfaces were popular for a while but are falling out of favor due to issues such as heat build-up and lack of durability. Playground safety surfacing should comply with either the ASTM F1292 or the Canadian CSA Z614 playground safety standards.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all public facilities to be accessible, including play environments. The ASTM F1951 standard sets standards for determining accessibility of play surfaces for people with motion challenges and impairments who need to use appliances such as wheel chairs and walkers to move freely on playground surfaces.
When landscape architects, park and recreation executives, and directors of child care centers assess a surface for a playground, they expect the playground surfacing to withstand climatic extremes, to have low maintenance requirements and to resist heavy usage and vandalism. Moreover, they expect the playground surfaces to invite, entertain and enhance the play value of the playground environment. High quality playground surfacing should be an integral part of the playground safety area planning process assuring first and foremost playground safety and playground accessibility.
Today, durability of the playground surfacing becomes a major factor in assessing your investment.
Click here to learn how Durable Synthetic Grass Carpets can take your playground to the next level. |
|
SurfacePlay. USA patent
application No. 10/816263, Canada patent
application No. 2 462 530 |
| |
|
|
|
