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| Before
installing the rubber surface, a concrete base is placed over
the area. |
Rubber
(shredded scrap tires) is added to a mixer. |
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| Rubber
used in base layer. |
Polyurethane
Binder is added to the rubber at 13% by weight for the base
layer. |
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| Rubber
and binder are mixed. |
Rubber
mix is poured in small amounts... |
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spread with rakes to its thickest point (~3") under the
equipment to help cushion falls. |
Rubber
mix is then hand-smoothed with trowels. |
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| Rubber
is first poured in the center working out toward the edges. |
After
the center of the base layer is complete... |
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| the
remaing rows of the base layer are added working from the
center to the edges of the playground area. |
At
6' from the edge, the thickness of the rubber mix is tapered
to ~ 1/2" at edge to prevent tripping upon entering the
playground, allow wheelchair accessibility, and help with
drainage. |
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Closer
look at the edge thickness showing concrete slab and base
layer of rubber surface. |
Completed
Base Layer. |
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Ashley
Dearing Park
The City of Clemson |
Having
fun! |
