| SUB-BASE
REQUIREMENTS |
| NOTE:
Individual installation sites may vary and the following information
is offered as a general guideline only. For specific requirements,
contact SpectraTurf Phone (800) 875-5788 Fax (909) 734-3630
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| PART
1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 |
Preparation: The sub-base of the entire area to be surfaced shall
be cleared of any foreign materials and treated to eliminate growth
of grass, weeds, shrubbery, trees, etc. |
| 1.2 |
The native sub-base shall be graded to allow for proper water drainage
that will prevent sub-base erosion. |
| 1.3 |
The native sub-base shall be compacted to a 90% rating. |
| 1.4 |
Curbing shall be installed at the perimeter of the area to be installed
and may be concrete or other acceptable system that will not deteriorate
over the anticipated life of the system. Curbing shall be set at
an acceptable grade level to permit proper drainage and contain
the area. All curbing shall be covered by protective surfacing.
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| PART
2 - SUB-BASE SURFACE OPTIONS |
| 2.1 |
Asphalt/Concrete: A minimum three (3) inch layer may be applied
over the sub-base materials to a finished of + 1/8" when measured
with a ten foot straight edge. The concrete surface shall cure a
minimum of thirty (30) days. Asphalt cure shall be a minimum of
seven (7) days. |
| 2.2 |
Aggregate Base: Installation of a minimum four (4) inch layer of
aggregate crushed rock or road base shall be completed and compacted
to a 90% rating and a + ¼" level when measured with a ten foot straight
edge in any direction. The compaction shall be completed in two
(2) inch lifts after the area has been water sprayed. The entire
area shall be graded at a minimum of 1.5 - 2% for drainage in compliance
with existing site conditions. |
| 2.3 |
Compacted Aggregate Base: A geotextile fabric shall be applied over
the compacted and graded stone sub-base. The application of the
poured in-place system shall be applied over the geotextile membrane.
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| PART
3 - CORRECTIONS |
| 3.1 |
Any portion of the above stated work shall be inspected by SpectraTurf,
Inc. prior to application of the safety surfacing materials. |
| 3.2 |
Any corrections deemed necessary by SpectraTurf or the Architect
shall be completed by the parties responsible for the appropriate
portion of the work prior to the installation of the Safety Surfacing
system. |
| 3.3 |
Under no circumstances shall SpectraTurf assume responsibility nor
warranty cost for any failure of work completed by others (see Statement
of Warranty). |
