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MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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Rubberway Maintenance & Review Recommendations
Every 18-24 Months: The installation site should be reviewed every 12-18 months to locate
spots of potential wear, which may need to be spot treated with our Rubberway, 3000, 4000 or
7000 bonding agent. The surface should be reviewed and inspected to assess if
repairing/patching of divots, punctures, or loose rubber is necessary.
Every 24-30 Months: Although these systems should not require much, if any maintenance we
recommend the application of the Rubberway 4000 or 7000 UV stabilized varnish, or the 3000
without UV and has an amber hue, to maintain the integrity of the surface system. The varnish
refinishing coat will help to prolong the surface. Contact Rubberway to purchase varnish sealer
and instructions or obtain a maintenance quote.
After 10-20 Years: Depending on the amount of usage your system may incur, a varnish coat,
a patch, a re-top overlay or a colored re top coating can be applied to repair loosened granules
or give a new life to the system. These are the options available before the entire system will
need to be completely replaced.
Cleaning Rubberway Systems
The presence of foreign objects and deposits can quickly diminish the fine qualities of your
system. These include a wide range of items from, sand, dirt and stones to leaves, tree sap,
chewing gum, bird droppings, urine, blood, scuff marks, tar, and common vehicle maintenance
products such as gasoline, grease, rubber marks and calcium deposits and buildup from hard
water or sprinklers. The longer these items are left on the surface, the more damage they may
cause, so prompt maintenance is important.
The principal key to effective poured-in-place surface maintenance:
Keep Loose Debris Off if Possible
Debris: Loose debris such as sand, dirt, and small stones on top of unitary surfacing can
reproduce slip hazards. In addition, fine particles can accumulate in porous openings and clog
important drainage features of some surfaces, as can matting materials such as leaf litter.
These particles can also be abrasive and accelerate wear or shorten surface life. It is
recommended that a regular, periodic removal of this loose debris be done by sweeping, using
a blower or vacuuming in order to avoid pushing particles into the surface openings. This should
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be done at least every two-three weeks but may be necessary more often if local conditions
warrant. This will help to preserve the porosity of the system
Recommendations for Common Contaminants
Bird droppings or other excrement: Do not attempt to loosen any dry excrement that is stuck
to the surfacing; this could cause disease-causing fungus in the deposition to become air-borne.
Wear disposable gloves. Remove any loose excrement. Scrub deposits with dampened Bon
Ami™, Borax™, or STPP and then wash with a Borax™ , TSP or STPP solution. Soak up
residue with disposable rags. Disinfect by spraying on hydrogen peroxide and let stand for at
least two minutes, then spray again with vinegar and let stand for at least two minutes. (Do not
mix these together; spray separately for best results.) Soak up residue with disposable rags.
Double rinse with clean water.
Blood: Wear disposable gloves. Remove and disinfect surface by spraying on hydrogen
peroxide and letting it stand for at least two minutes, then spray again with vinegar and let stand
for an additional two minutes. Soak up residue with disposable rags. Double rinse with clean
water.
Chewing gum: Apply dry ice (regular ice is not as affective) to freeze the gum and chip it from
the surface and remove it.
Calcium Build up from Hard Water Stains: Wash with a detergent and water. Use TSP
(Trisodium Phosphate) Liquid per directions. Let Dry and brush off the buildup with a soft nylon
bristle boat brush. Do this every 3 month or as needed or the calcium will be more difficult to
remove!
Gasoline: Wash with a detergent and water. Soak up with disposable rags. Double rinse with
clean water.
Grass stains: Apply orange oil cleaner. Work in and soak up with disposable rags. Double rinse
with clean water.
Moss/Algae/Mildew/Mold: Saturate with hydrogen peroxide and let stand for at least five
minutes. Repeat using vinegar. Soak up with disposable rags. Double rinse with clean water.
Scuff marks: Scrub with soft bristle nylon brush dampened Bon Ami™, Borax™, STPP or TSP.
Double rinse with clean water.
Snow/Ice/Sleet: The system will not be damaged by sodium and calcium chloride salts used for
ice and snow control. When using a snowplow set the blade gauge ¼-½” above the graded
rubber surface. Use TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) Liquid per directions for stains. Let Dry and
brush off the buildup with a soft nylon bristle boat brush. Do this every 3 month or as needed or
the calcium will be more difficult to remove!
Soda or juice: Saturate with Formula 407™. Work in and soak up with disposable rags. Then
wash with a liquid detergent, Borax™, or TSP solution. Double rinse with clean water.
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Tar/crayon/lipstick/tree sap/motor oil/grease: Apply one or more of the following: orange oil
cleaner, Goop™ or Formula 407™. Work in and soak up with disposable rags. Then scrub with
dampened Bon Ami™, Borax™ or TSP. Double rinse with clean water.
Urine/vomit/nasal discharge: Wear disposable gloves. Wash with a Borax™ or STPP solution.
Soak up residue with disposable rags. Disinfect by spraying on hydrogen peroxide and let stand
for at least two minutes, then spraying again with vinegar and let stand for an additional two
minutes. (Do not mix these together; spray separately for best results.) Soak up residue with
disposable rags. Double rinse with clean water.
Avoid harmful solvents and cleaning products
The following are effective cleaning agents, but they are not recommended on most Rubberway
surfaces. They may be detrimental to the surfacing because, over time, they could break down
the polyurethane binding component and may lead to de-plasticization of the EPDM rubber.
Most are not environmentally friendly. Some also change the appearance of the cleaned area
compared to the rest of the surface or can make the surface very slippery: The best cleaning is
mild detergent with water a soft nylon boat brush and low-pressure garden hose to rinse off.
Acetate Ammonia Benzene Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorine bleach Glycerin Lighter fluid Mineral spirits
Naphtha Petroleum distillates Turpentine WD40
Petroleum Jelly
Repairing and Patching Rubberway Poured-in-Place Systems
Set Up:
Have your patch kit materials for a one-
or two-layer system (recycled tire
rubber, optional EPDM rubber, and
polyurethane binder) and installation
instructions that come
with your kit readily
available. Patch Kit materials can be ordered from USSA, Inc.
Prepare the area you are working with by taping protective
coverings, such as plastic sheets or brown builder’s paper within
the work area, along the edges of sidewalks, or surrounding the
area of patch work. This will inhibit any residue of polyurethane
that can permanently damage those areas.
Be certain to put on a uniform that will protect your hands and
arms from the polyurethane and rubber and wear a face mask to
prevent the inhalation of fumes.
Tools: Set Up Materials:
Sharp Box Knife Plastic Sheets or Builder’s Paper
Wheelbarrow Tape
Trowel Gloves, Suits, and Face Masks
5 gal. Bucket Patch or Maintenance Materials-
Rubber and/or Binder Wear Layer
Base Layer
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Two Layer Systems: Rubberway Sidewalk, Treewells, and Softwalk
Removing the Wear Layer
Our systems are designed as two separate layers. The ½” thick “wear layer” or colorful top
surface, made from EPDM virgin rubber granules, can be temporarily removed by cutting
carefully and evenly with a box knife. The wear layer is flexible and provides extremely high
tensile strength. Usually the seams will match up if you evenly cut out the wear layer at a 45
agree inward angle cut.
Removing the Base Layer
After removing the wear layer, cut with a box knife and lift out the section of the base layer, to
reach the sub-base (class II permeable or CMB road base at approximately 4”) and dirt, tree
roots, or piping below. If there is no damage caused to the wear and base layer, all you will
need to do is re-glue the base layer to the wear layer with a polyurethane binder.
Patching the Wear Layer + Base Layer
If permanent damage has been caused to your wear and base layers, you will need to “patch”
the wear and base layer. To do so, combine the materials provided in your Patch Kit as
instructed, using a wheelbarrow to mix and the bucket to distribute the material. Pour the
materials into the hole that you have created and trowel to patch the wear layer.
The seams should be minimal since the wear layer is only up to a 1/2” thick. Use a feathering
technique to smooth out the lines. Inconsistencies with the new color and the existing surface
will be unavoidable simply because of the UV fading of the existing sections compared to the
new section.
Single Layer Systems: Rubberway Pervious Pavement, Pervious Pavement
Rubberrock, and Bound Rubber Mulch
Removing the Rubber Pavement
The Pervious Pavement and Bound Rubber Mulch systems are designed as a single layer. The
11/2 - 3” thick surface is made from color coated recycled granules, buffings, or a mix of rubber
and stone aggregate and a proprietary water repellent binder. It can be removed by cutting it
with a box knife or sawzall. The surface is flexible and can be cut like a carpet to access the
sub-base surface.
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Patching the Surface
If permanent damage has been caused to your exposed surface layer,
you will need to “patch” it. To do so, combine the materials provided in
your Patch Kit as instructed, using a wheelbarrow to mix and a bucket
to distribute the material. Pour the materials into the hole that you have
created and trowel to patch the area. Use a feathering technique to
smooth out the lines of the seams.
Re-Gluing Materials after Cutting
Removal of a section of surfacing while need to be replaced by
patching. However, there may now be a noticeable seam and color
change.
By using the patched, poured-in-place method, this will provide a proper bonding to the old
surface. It is recommended to glue the wear layer with polyurethane binder back onto the base
layer. Also, for the sturdiest replacement and extra strength, apply binder along the interior
perimeter walls of the hole that has been cut and the faces of the section that has been
removed and then place back into the hole.
Re-Topping Rubberway Multi Layer Systems
Depending on the amount of usage and damage your system may have incurred, a re-top of the
wear layer may be needed after several years. A re-top can be done to prolong the life of your
system before the entire system will need to be completely replaced. The system can be re-
topped one or two times with a thin 3/8” layer of EPDM or ½” layer over the existing surface,
depending on ADA or requirements. After 15-20 years you can pull off the entire wear layer and
replace with new EPDM and polyurethane binder. Do not re top if the existing surface has
surface cracks.
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Installation Time
Whether installing a brand-new system or re-topping, our surfacing generally can be installed by
a 3-4-man crew at the rate of 1,200-1,500 square feet per day.
For a two-layer system, for example, a 1,200 square foot job would take two days; each layer at
1,200 square feet will take one day at a time. Patch work for two-layer systems may also take
two days. Allow one day for the base layer to cure and complete the wear layer the following
day.
Applying a Varnish Sealer Coat for Proper Maintenance and Extended Life
If you are varnishing the system with a roller, about 2,000 sf of varnish can be accomplished in
one day. Prior to Appling the Rubberway 3000, 4000 or 7000 refinishing sealer varnish coat,
the surface should be cleaned and free of debris. If you clean the surface with water, complete
this process a day or two before by use mild detergent Use TSP for the hard water stains and
let dry, Brush off then use (Dove or Palmolive Soap or SIMPLE GREEN) diluted in water, and a
soft nylon bristle boat brush to clean for heavily stained areas. Do not use abrasive brushes,
buffing or high-pressure washing cleaning equipment.
Rinse off the area with a garden hose. Pressure washers can only be used with extreme caution
and with a low PSI. They can cause streak marks from already oxidized surface granules and
cause loosing of the surface granules and weakening of the surface structure. The goal is to
rinse the surface off, so it is clean. YOU MUST LET THE SURFACE DRY OUT COMPLETLEY
BEFORE APPLING THE VARNISH OR YOU COULD END UP HAVING MICO BUBBLES or
(Foaming) which can be permanent. 2 THIN COATS of the Varnish should be applied.
Materials and Equipment Required:
1.Rubberway 3000,4000 or 7000 Binder- A 5-gallon pail will cover up to 500 sf when the
ambient temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. The polyurethane
should not viscous when applying the 7000 varnish and the surface must be completely
dry with no rain in the forecast.
2.A Blower
3.A Paint Roller with long handle attachment and paint tray.
4.A painter’s thinner solvent like MEK, to dilute the polyurethane only if needed. Add small
amounts if needed, for thinning the Polyurethane to have a light watery, runny
consistency for the roll apply application.
5.3/8” Nap Paint Rollers- Approximately 1- 2 rollers per 5-gallon pail of coverage
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