PLAYGROUNDS CAN BE DANGEROUS PLACES

The Consumer Public Safety Commission reports that a child is seriously injured in a playground accident every two minutes. Many of these injuries lead to legal action against owners and operators involved with the playground. One clearly identified villain of these injuries is the surface upon which the child falls.

The Consumer Public Safety Commission recommends that a fall surface not allow "g forces" to exceed 200. Impacts of about 200 g can cause serious bone, head, and neurological injury.

The following test chart shows that Bio-Carpet's performance is far superior to other commonly used playground surface materials.

Legend: Red = 12 in. Bio-Carpet® Green = 2 3/8 in. Rubber Mat Purple = 12 in. Fine Sand Yellow = 12 in. Coarse Sand Blue = 12 in. Pea Gravel Depth based on fall height of 11 ft. Lower fall height of play equipment may require less material depth. Please call for complete ASTM test results.

Bio-Carpet Cypress and Bio-Carpet Hardwood brings playgrounds into full compliance with ADA and offers physically challenged children access to play areas by way of wheelchairs and walkers.

TECHNICAL DATA

Bio-Carpet Cypress is engineered from 100% natural virgin cypress wood fiber with no chemical additives or contaminants. Cypress is a select hardwood species that resists rotting, splintering, and crumbling. Cypress will far outlast most other hardwood species.

Bio-Carpet Hardwood is initially less expensive than Bio-Carpet Cypress. Costs conscience contractors and job bidders often elect Bio-Carpet Hardwood. However, Project owners and long term users should consider the life longevity and diminished replenishment needs of Bio-Carpet Cypress.

All Bio-Carpet products differ from mulch which is primarily tree bark. Bio-Carpet is engineered from cypress wood and will not retain moisture or rapidly decompose like landscape mulch. Bio-Carpet engineered fibers "lock" together, creating a stable surface during high wind and rain.

INSTALLATION

All Bio-Carpet products are easy to install with an ordinary rake or pitchfork. On large projects a small loader will do the job in a hurry.

There is a material depth to fall height relationship to consider, and we would be happy to consult with full test result information to aid in the calculation of depth needed for you particular site.

MAINTENANCE

Bio-Carpet is easy to maintain with periodic raking to level out the high and low spots. Material depth should be checked periodically, and a minimal amount of material should be required to "top off" annually (dependent on traffic).

Note: Bio-Carpet Hardwood, though less expensive initially than Bio-Carpet Cypress, will require more frequent inspection and "top off" intervals.

COSTS

Bio-Carpet is one of the most economical, tested, approved, and insured fall zone materials on the market today. Delivered costs may vary, depending on location.

ASSURANCE

Bio-Carpet engineered wood fiber is a proven product. Bio-Carpet has been field tested for over eight years and installed in over 4,000 playgrounds.

Bio-Carpet is backed with a limited performance guarantee and over $2 million in product liability insurance.