{"id":216,"date":"2015-11-14T00:15:42","date_gmt":"2015-11-14T06:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2021-09-09T09:38:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T14:38:19","slug":"surface-prep-base","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/surface-prep-base\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"block splide slider container-fluid bg-img slider-block_5f57997c6bf57 white content-center \" >\n        <div class=\"splide__track\">\n        <ul class=\"splide__list\">\n                                                                    <li class=\"splide__slide d-flex align-items-center  no-overlay\" style=\"background-position: center; background-size: cover; background-image: url('https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Poured-Rubber-Texture-Line-transparent-bottom-lt2.png');\">\n                        <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                            \n                            <div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"block-header\">\n                                                                                    <h1>Surface Preparation<\/h1>                                                                                                                            <h3>Base for Safety Surfaces<\/h3>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n        jQuery(document).ready(function( $ ) {\n            new Splide( '.splide.slider-block_5f57997c6bf57', {\n                type : 'slide',\n                cover  : true,\n                perPage: 1,\n                width: '100%',\n                pagination: false,\n                arrows: false,\n                drag: false,\n                height : '40vh',\n                autoplay : 'false',\n                interval : '',\n            }).mount();\n        });\n    <\/script>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block split container-fluid white \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header left\"><h2 class=\"header\">Surface Preparation<\/h2><h3 class=\"subheader\">Careful Preparation and a Level Surface<\/h3><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex\">\n            <div class=\"main-content col-md-6\" >\n                <p>The prep work needed when installing any type of rubber surface is a critical part of the process. It is very important to have a sturdy and level base to support the new play surface. Proper pitch for drainage is also key. All of our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/\">poured-in-place rubber<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\">rubber tiles<\/a>\u00a0are completely porous, so runoff needs to occur underneath each playground. When installing new systems we recommend a minimum of a 4-6 inch compacted crushed stone base. Installations are also possible over existing concrete or asphalt. We meet and\/or exceed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/DATABASE.CART\/HISTORICAL\/F1951-99.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASTM safety standards F1951<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F1292.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASTM F1292<\/a>\u00a0and we are compliant with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pour-in-Place Rubber Surfacing Depths &amp; Fall Heights<\/h3>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><strong>poured-in-place rubber playground surface<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(and for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/\">other safety surfaces<\/a>) is always installed at proper depths to meet current ASTM HIC (head injury criteria) standards. Below are the required depths according to the fall heights of each play structure. In other words, how deep\/thick does the poured rubber surface need to be for playgrounds?<\/p>\n<table width=\"240\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>Fall Height<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>Surface Depth<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 feet<\/td>\n<td>1.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5 feet<\/td>\n<td>2.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 feet<\/td>\n<td>2.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7 feet<\/td>\n<td>3.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8 feet<\/td>\n<td>3.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9 feet<\/td>\n<td>4.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 feet<\/td>\n<td>4.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                                                                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-md-6 image \">\n                                            <div>\n                                                        \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" 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https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baltimore-MD-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baltimore-MD-4-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baltimore-MD-4-75x100.jpg 75w, https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baltimore-MD-4-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wrap-paragraph\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"block multi container-fluid dark basic normal equal-height multi-color\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row d-md-flex justify-content-center center\"><a class=\"col-md-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/construction-companies-contractors\/\"><div><div><h4>Construction Companies &amp; Contractors<\/h4><p>See how we can work with you to install a poured playground or pool deck surface for your next job.<\/p><span>+<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"col-md-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/schools-churches-day-care-centers\/\"><div><div><h4>Schools, Churches &amp; Daycare Centers<\/h4><p>Learn how we can work with you to install a safe surface on your playground.<\/p><span>+<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"col-md-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/landscape-designers-contractors\/\"><div><div><h4>Playground &amp; Landscape Designers<\/h4><p>We can work with you to install a safety surface on the play area for your community project.<\/p><span>+<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"col-md-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/homeowners-community-associations\/\"><div><div><h4>HOA &amp; Community Associations<\/h4><p>We will install safety surfacing on your neighborhood playground or common area.<\/p><span>+<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block faq container-fluid white normal \" >\n        <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"block-header center\"><h2 class=\"header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>        <div class=\"row d-flex \">\n            <div class=\"accordion col-12\" id=\"faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading0\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse0\">\n                                        <span>Why is site preparation important for my safety surface?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>It is very important to have a sturdy and level base to support the new play surface. Proper pitch for drainage is also key. All of our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/\">poured-in-place rubber<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/prefabricated-rubber-playground-tiles\/\">rubber tiles<\/a> are completely porous, so runoff needs to occur underneath each playground.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/playground-surfacing\/\"><strong>poured-in-place rubber playground surface<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(and for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/\">other safety surfaces<\/a>) is always installed at proper depths to meet current ASTM HIC (head injury criteria)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/surface-prep-base\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading1\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\">\n                                        <span>How deep does my safety surface need to be?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Proper site surface preparation depends upon potential fall heights, the surface depth increases accordingly. For example, a jungle gym or playground equipment would need a deeper playground surfacing to compensate for critical fall height potential, and meet current ASTM HIC (head injury criteria) standards.<\/p>\n<div id=\"text-body\">\n<table width=\"240\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>Fall Height<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"64\"><strong>Surface Depth<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 feet<\/td>\n<td>1.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5 feet<\/td>\n<td>2.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 feet<\/td>\n<td>2.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7 feet<\/td>\n<td>3.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8 feet<\/td>\n<td>3.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9 feet<\/td>\n<td>4.0 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10 feet<\/td>\n<td>4.5 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/pool-decks\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading2\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\">\n                                        <span>Just how safe are rubber safety surfaces?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>We meet and\/or exceed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/DATABASE.CART\/HISTORICAL\/F1951-99.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASTM safety standards F1951<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/Standards\/F1292.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASTM F1292<\/a>\u00a0and we are compliant with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>. Our surfaces are always prepared to compensate for critical fall height potential. Plus, our rubber safety surface is slip-resistant even when wet!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/pool-decks\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading3\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\">\n                                        <span>How long does the rubber surfacing last?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>With proper surface preparation, rubber safety surfaces<strong>\u00a0can last as long as 12-15 years<\/strong>. If maintained properly, this lifespan is easily attainable. The longevity it this rubber flooring product is one of its biggest selling points. Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/adventureturf-terms-conditions\/#warranty\">product warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/get-a-quote\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading4\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\">\n                                        <span>Is rubber flooring made of recycled rubber tires?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>Yes, Our safety flooring products consist mostly of recycled rubber material most of which are recycled tires. Read about our rubber flooring <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/our-surfacing-materials\/\">product specifications to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureturf.com\/poured-in-place\/pool-decks\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading5\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-0\">\n                                    <button class=\"btn btn-link collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\">\n                                        <span>What happens when the rubber flooring gets wet or snow-covered?<\/span>\n                                    <\/button>\n                                    <\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\" data-parent=\"#faq-block_613a1acfc8ffb\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\"><p>A rubber safety surface is a durable product and a fantastic outdoor flooring option. All of our rubber flooring options are 100% permeable &#8211; water drains right through it. 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