HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 Attachment A - Surface ComparisonSafety Surface Comparison:
Poured in Place vs. Engineered Wood Fiber
Poured in
Place (PIP)
Engineered Wood
Fiber (EWF)
Notes
ASTM
(Safety)
Compliant
Yes Yes EWF, on average,
provides greater fall
height protection
ADA
Compliant
Yes Yes PIP provides
improved
accessibility/
maneuverability
Initial Cost $425,000 $45,000
Annual
Maintenance
Cost
$5,000 $500 PIP will generally
develop tears/holes
that need to be
patched every year,
and a seal coat is
applied every 2-3
years; EWF requires
replenishment 1-2
times per year
Day-to-Day
Maintenance
Low Medium PIP requires
periodic leaf
blowing and debris
removal; EWF
requires raking
material back into
place weekly and
debris removal
Lifespan 10-15 years 20 years Assuming patching
and sealing for PIP
and replenishment
for EWF