Playground Surfacing

Why Install Playground Surfacing under your Playground Equipment?
No playground is complete without safety surfacing to cushion falls. The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. Proper drainage, usage, and maintenance are all important factors in your surfacing program. Playground surfaces should also meet ASTM standards for accessibility to provide playground access to all children.

Why select David Williams & Associates to provide your Safety Surfacing?
It's easier! Why would you want to add additional contacts, accounts, and hassles when you can get surfacing from the same source as your playground? As your GameTime representative we can provide information regarding different surfacing options, then help you order the correct surface based on your budget, site, and equipment height. We'll also arrange for professional installation, and offer guidelines on maintenance for the playground surfacing you have chosen. Our competitively priced, compliant surface options are IPEMA certified to meet ASTM F1951 for wheelchair accessibility and ASTM F1292 for impact attenuation, and all are free of contaminates. GameTime has been manufacturing playgrounds for over 75 years, and we understand the importance of proper playground surfacing. Who else offers $51 million in Liability Insurance? We call it the GameTime difference, we want you to call it the best choice you ever made.

Double Engineered Wood Fiber Playground Surfacing

This product is manufactured from engineered, non-toxic, crushed wood fiber (comprised of softwoods or hardwoods), consisting of randomly sized wood fibers, with the average size 1.5"-3" in length, and contains 10%-20% of fine pieces to aid in compaction.

Once the newly installed product has settled, it forms a "knitted" or compacted layer. This layer is compliant to both ASTM F1292-99 (impact attenuation) and ASTM F1951 (ADA accessibility). It does not utilize any wood containing paint, chemicals or additives. The product has minimal bark and is free of twigs, leaf debris and other organic materials. Drainage is important, and the product may freeze if wet in cold weather conditions.

Wood fiber is the most common and one of the most economical surface choices initially, but will require more maintenance and occasionally topping off to maintain the recommended depth, and remain compliant with standards and warranty. Wood fiber can be installed by volunteer labor, as well as by a GameTime Certified Installer. It leaves your play structure with a beautiful and natural look. For more information click on the picture.

GTImpax Poured In Place Rubber Playground Surfacing

Poured-in-Place Playground Surfacing

Poured rubber provides an attractive, resilient, seamless two layer surface that is slip-resistant and ultimately accessible.

This playground surfacing is also compliant with ADA standards. The poured-in-place surfacing is easy to maintain, vandal resistant and environmentally friendly.Our product is formulated specifically for playground environments, and uses a mix of rubber to urethane that provides strength and durability with maximum resilience. This product is available in a variety of colors that can be can be combined to create inlaid designs and graphics. This playground surfacing product involves a higher initial investment, but requires less maintenance over the life of the product. Installation must be performed by technically trained, GameTime approved specialists. For more information click on the picture.

Recycled Shredded Rubber Playground Surfacing

Shredded rubber is a loose-fill surface option that is made of 100% clean, ground, recycled rubber tires. It is non-toxic and free of metals. Shredded rubber is available in six colors to brighten your playground environment. The bright attractive colors and soft, inviting texture are attractive to children. Our shredded rubber surfacing product will not rot, does not absorb or retain water, and will not freeze. It carries a 50 year impact attenuation warranty, may be a lower cost option than other rubber surfaces, and can be installed by volunteers or an installer. It is also used as a long-lasting alternative to landscape mulch.

When installed to a compacted depth of 6", shredded rubber surfacing will provide impact attenuation for critical fall heights up to 12'. Like any loose fill surfacing, shredded rubber requires some maintenance to keep it level. For more information click on the picture.

Rubber Tile Playground Surfacing

Rubber tiles offer superior shock absorption characteristics, low maintenance, long wear and accessibility. GameTime's GT Impax Recycled Rubber Tile Surfacing features a high-quality granular formulation offering a resilient base for years of play and enjoyment. GT Impax Tiles are available in solid colors (2-1/4" and 3-3/4" thickness) or exciting GT Impax-Plus multi-colored tiles (2-1/4" thicknesses). Various edging tile options are available, including ADA accessible ramp tiles.

Tiles are the easiest of the solid surfaces to repair, If a tile is damaged, it can be removed and replaced easily. Although self installation is possible, professional installation is recommended, unless you have some prior experience. For more information click on the picture.

Bonded Rubber Playground Surfacing

Bonded Rubber is an attractive, seamless surface consisting of shredded recycled rubber tires, polyurethane binder and organic pigmented color, coated with an environmentally friendly sealant. Bonded Rubber is available in three multi-tonal colors, and in some areas, provides a lower cost option than other seamless surfaces. It does not absorb water, and will not freeze. It's a great option for paths and walkways.

Installation must be performed by technically trained, GameTime certified installers. Thicknesses are varied to meet specified critical fall heights within the playground. The product is porous to allow free flow of water, so it doesn't puddle, and is always ready for play. For more information click on the picture.

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