8 Poured in Place Rubber (PIP) Tiles (TIL) DESCRIPTION Wear layer with larger rubber parƟ cles and fi nished with a custom top layer of granular parƟ cles. A binding agent is used and the material is poured out on site or “in place” as it gets its name. DESCRIPTION Bonded rubber constructed as 2 Ō x 2 Ō squares with interlocking sides. COST (Average market cost 2009-2012)(MATERIAL ONLY) $6.59 to $19/sq Ō COST (Average market cost 2009-2012)(MATERIAL ONLY) $8.96 to $21/sq Ō INSTALLATION Installer must be specially trained/cerƟ fi ed by the manufacturer. INSTALLATION Can be installed by contractor or park/facility personnel. Learning curve associated with installaƟ on. REPAIRS Repairs must be conducted by trained installer. REPAIRS Repairs may be completed by contractor or park/facility personnel. COMMON ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES Cracking or fl aking of the top layer can lead to divots and openings greater than 1/2 inch. Top layer defi ciencies are oŌ en accelerated in high use areas (under swings, slides, teetertoƩ ers). Results in non-compliant routes and clear ground spaces at equipment. May also result in non-compliant cross slope at entry/egress. Surface defi ciencies can be traced to improper binding agent raƟ o, inability for product to properly cure, and deterioraƟ on of product over years of exposure to the elements. COMMON ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES Puncture holes and shiŌ ing seams can create openings and changes in level along the accessible route and at clear ground space for equipment. Foreign parƟ cles can lodge in seams causing separaƟ on including liŌ from adhesive for subsurface. Instances of cracking may occur as the product ages. SeƩ led or washed out subsurface may compromise structural integrity of individual Ɵ les. Comparison of Playground Surfaces Evaluated in NCA
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