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*The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any products. For your convenience, we have compiled this information to be used as a resource. Products listed may or may not meet accessibility standards or recommendations. It is important to check design specifications of products. This list is not comprehensive. For more detailed information, please contact the NCA at (812) 856-4422 Voice, (812) 856-4421 TTY or nca@indiana.edu.

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Materials

A dark red surface, resembling the color of bricks, has leaves scattered on it. A light colored path, resembling gravel, winds through a stand of tall trees.
Brik Trak
Brown Crushed Limestone


 Plastic Lumber

A section of light colored plastic planks lies on sand and has a dusting of sand covering its surface. a light colored path resembling wood with railings winds through trees.  A light colored path resembling wood has raised edges and winds past a wooden bench through trees.
Bedford Plastic Timbers
Dimensional Lumber
Plastic Lumber


Soil Stabilization

A dark colored path leads past a tall lamp post while trees and a tall fence line the sides.  Far down the path, two people are visible. A light brown, almost dirt colored surface with a car on it is located next to a newly paved road. A person wearing rain boots stands on a black grid surface.  There is water coming through the grids and surrounding the boots. A light brown colored path that looks similar to dirt winds through an area of well manicured grass and evergreen trees.
2001
Base Seal
Geosynthetics
Klingstone 40

A man stands beside a pick up truck and applies a liquid material onto the dirt at the side of the road via a hose. Three people walk on a light colored road that resembles dirt.  The front of a red Volkswagon van is visible on the road as well. A path winds around a corner of lush green vegetation. Men lay a series of block patterned grids onto a dirt surface
LDC
M-10
Perma-Zyne
PolyPavement
Presto GeoBlock

A series of block patterned grids lay on a light colored natural surface which may be sand or dirt. Grass and dirt is shown in the open spaces of a grid pattern similar to a honeycomb.  There are a series of small holes in each portion of the pattern. Rows of three dark green squares with grass growing through and surrounding them are stretching into the distance past large stone markers.
Presto GeoRunner
Presto Geoweb
Road Oyl
Safety Deck
Soil Saver

A light colored path that resembles dirt winds through an area of lush green plants. People paint and gaze at a large body of water from a light brown, almost dirt colored path. A car drives on a light colored road in a remote rural area. A man stands on a light colored path.
Stabilizer
Terravest
T-Naps
Top-Seal
Top Shield


Temporary Surfaces

A section of light colored plastic planks lies on sand and has a dusting of sand covering its surface. A black mat extends across a sandy surface and makes an L-shape turn to the left. A system of connected black mats lead across the beach into a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair rolls back towards the beach as if returning from the water. A long white path that is partially covered in sand crosses a sandy surface towards an area of houses. A series of light colored plastic boards lead across a sandy beach surface.  A man carrying a cooler and a beach chair nears the end of the path.
Bedford Plastic Timbers
Diamond Rubber Mats
Eco Track
Mobi-Mat
Modular and Roll-Away Walkways

A long green mat crosses the sandy beach surface to the edge of a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair moves on the path towards the edge of the water. A dark colored surface with small diamond shaped holes lays on the sand while sand covers a middle portion of the surface. A green mesh material extends out into water where the end rolls up onto itself. Plastic surface with small assembly holes at the sides, a dusting of sand over the surface and sand surrounding the surface. Green surface on wood bridge that crosses to a grass path.
Portafloor
Privacy (Long Life) Lattice
Rollout Path System Kit
Superdeck
Tuff Roll


Wood Surfacing

Children play around an adult on a brown surface.  Two slide ends are visible with black mats at the end of each where users exit. Children play near play ground equipment on a light brown colored surface.
Fibar
Woodcarpet





  Materials

A dark red surface, resembling the color of bricks, has leaves scattered on it.

Brik-Trak

  • This product is most commonly used for baseball warning tracks. It is crushed brick and is often referred to as "brick dust".
  • Manufacturer's suggested application is 1 ½" compacted product then apply another 1 ½"of product and compact.
  • Cost $48.00 a ton; pick up only.
  • Delivery not available.
  • General Shale Products
    PO Box 3547
    Johnson City, TN 37602
    Toll Free: (800) 414-4661
    www.generalshale.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A light colored path, resembling gravel, winds through a stand of tall trees.

Brown Crushed Limestone

  • Same bonding properties as standard white limestone but offers a more natural look.
  • Cost $5.50 a ton.
  • St. Paul Stone Corporation
    519 South County Line Road
    St. Paul, IN 47472-9431
    Phone: (765) 525-6312
    No web address available
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  Plastic Lumber

A section of light colored plastic planks lies on sand and has a dusting of sand covering its surface.

Bedford Plastic Timbers

  • Bedford Plastic Timbers are made of recycled plastic that are finished, non-toxic and have been laboratory tested for consistency and have been proven to be a superior alternative to treated wood, concrete, and steel. Lumber comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Requires no painting or staining, resists oils and chemicals, splinter-free, ultraviolet protected, environmentally safe, will not decompose, and saws and drills like wood.
  • Approximate price per board $10.00-$29.00 depending on desired size and color.
  • Bedford Technology, LLC
    2424 Armour Road
    PO Box 609
    Worthington, MN 56187-0565
    Phone: (507) 372-5558
    Fax: (507) 372-5726
    www.bedfordtech.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

a light colored path resembling wood with railings winds through trees.

Dimensional Lumber

  • Dimensional lumber is 100% recycled plastic that provides an alternative to traditional lumber for use on boardwalks, decks, docks, and landscape projects. The dimensional lumber will not rot, crack, split or splinter. Can be cut, drilled or nailed using standard woodworking tools. Unlike treated lumber it does not leach chemicals that pollute surface and groundwater. Graffiti from magic markers, paint and dirt can be removed with soap and water or a commercial solvent and vandal carvings can be smoothed. Available in a variety of standard dimensions, lengths and colors.
  • Approximate price per board $3.00-$103.00 depending on desired size and color. Government discounts available.
  • Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls, Inc.
    10252 Hwy. 65
    Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126
    Toll Free: (800) 338-1438
    Phone: (641) 648-5073
    Fax: (641) 648-5074
    www.hammersplastic.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A light colored path resembling wood has raised edges and winds past a wooden bench through trees.

Plastic Lumber

  • Plastic Lumber is a recycled high-density polyethylene formulation or a commingled formulation, which is available in a variety of lumber sizes and colors. The plastic lumber will not splinter, rot, crumble or need painting saving in maintenance costs. Highly resistant to paint and marker graffiti.
  • Approximate price per linear foot $0.80-$16.67 depending on desired size and color.
  • The Plastic Lumber Company
    115 West Bartges Street
    Akron, OH 44311
    Toll Free: (800) 886-8990
    Phone: (330) 762-8989
    Fax: (330) 762-1613
    www.plasticlumber.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  Soil Stabilization

A dark colored path leads past a tall lamp post while trees and a tall fence line the sides.  Far down the path, two people are visible.

2001

  • 2001 is a complex polymer emulsion used for soil/aggregate stabilization that retains the adhesive characteristics of asphalt but offers more long-term protection from failure. Environmentally safe. Applied by spraying on surface, aerated, then compacted. Best to compact with vibratory compaction. Use in high UV areas.
  • Approximate price $9.00 per gallon quantity discounts may apply.
  • Enviroseal Corporation
    1019 South East Holbrook Court
    Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
    Toll Free: (800) 775-9474
    Phone: (772) 335-8225
    Fax: (772) 335-3991
    www.enviroseal.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A light brown, almost dirt colored surface with a car on it is located next to a newly paved road.

Base Seal

  • Base Seal is a liquid soil stabilizer that was developed to bond and strengthen the subsurface of roads. Product has been used with clay, caliche, limestone, sandstone, or iron ore. Interacts as a powerful binder that keeps all particles cemented together. Environmentally safe. Non-toxic. Non-corrosive. Non-flammable. Non-allergenic.
  • Approximate price $7.50 per gallon based on area, quantity discounts may apply.
  • Base Seal International, Inc.
    15822 River Roads
    Houston, TX 77079
    Toll Free: (800) 729-6985
    Phone: (281) 497-7743
    Fax: (281) 497-1345
    www.baseseal.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A person wearing rain boots stands on a black grid surface.  There is water coming through the grids and surrounding the boots.

Geosynthetics

  • The Tenax Corporation produces a variety of "geogrids" used for soil stabilization, base reinforcement and soil confinement. Contact manufacturer for distributor information and pricing.
  • Tenax Corporation
    4800 East Monument Street
    Baltimore, MD 21205
    Toll Free: (800) 356-8495
    Phone: (410) 522-7000
    Fax: (410) 522-7015
    www.tenaxus.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A light brown colored path that looks similar to dirt winds through an area of well manicured grass and evergreen trees.

Klingstone 40

  • Klingstone 40 and Klingstone 400 (Formerly Known as Mountain Grout Soil Stabilizer) Klingstone is a one component liquid material designed to solidify or consolidate granular soils (and aggregates). It is a hydrophobic polyurethane. Can be applied simply by pouring directly onto surface. The cured surface is essentially inert. Allow for a cure time of 24 hours, although cure time is highly dependent on temperatures, moisture content and type of soil. Klingstone 40 is for sandy soils and Klingstone 400 is for aggregates.
  • Approximate price $20 per gallon quantity discounts may apply.
  • Klingstone, Inc.
    235 Pigeon Street
    Waynesville, NC 28786
    Toll Free: (800) 942-5151
    Fax: (828) 456-9699
    www.klingstone.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A man stands beside a pick up truck and applies a liquid material onto the dirt at the side of the road via a hose.

LDC

  • "LDC", which stands for "Liquid Dust Control" is a polymeric product that is diluted with available water up to 40:1, provides long term dust control in mines, dirt roads, agriculture or farm roads, stockpiled material, or haul roads.
  • Approximate price $7.25 per gallon quantity discounts may apply.
  • Enviroseal Corporation
    1019 South East Holbrook Court
    Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
    Toll Free: (800) 775-9474
    Phone: (772) 335-8225
    Fax: (772) 335-3991
    www.enviroseal.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

M-10

  • Military hi-strength, environmentally safe soil stabilizer. After three years of extensive research and development, Enviroseal chemists have developed a new and completely different soil stabilizer. This M-10+50 stabilizer/dust control agent is totally environmentally safe, non-toxic, non-hazardous and non-flammable, for the U.S. Department of Defense. In April of this year, final testing was completed and a commercial version has been approved for production.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.

  • Enviroseal Corporation
    1019 South East Holbrook Court
    Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
    Toll Free: (800) 775-9474
    Phone: (772) 335-8225
    Fax: (772) 335-3991
    www.enviroseal.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Three people walk on a light colored road that resembles dirt.  The front of a red Volkswagon van is visible on the road as well.

Perma-Zyme

  • Perma-Zyme is a proprietary concentrated multi-enzymatic liquid soil stabilizer, manufactured exclusively by International Enzymes, Inc. It alters the properties of the earth material to create a dense bond. Perma-Zyme creates a highly compacted permanent base which will resist water penetration, rutting and washboarding, weathering and wear. The process typically takes two days, with a full cure over a 72 hour period. One gallon of Perma-Zyme will stabilize 165 cubic yards of base material.
  • The approximate price is $350.00 per gallon ($0.039 per square foot for a 6-inch lift). Quantity discounts are available.
  • Enfra, LLC
    4081 East La Palma Avenue, Suite A
    Anaheim, CA 92807
    Toll Free: (800 ) 501-9007
    www.permazymeusa.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A path winds around a corner of lush green vegetation.

PolyPavement

  • PolyPavement, the Natural Soil Pavement, is a non-toxic, non-corrosive, water-based polymeric compound. When applied to suitable soil, PolyPavement powerfully binds the soil particles forming a durable surface that is more supportive than asphalt, resists erosion, and looks completely natural. Approximate price for materials $0.35 per square foot at 2” thick.
  • PolyPavement
    PO Box 36339
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    Phone: (323) 954-2240
    Fax: (323) 954-2244
    www.polypavement.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Men lay a series of block patterned grids onto a dirt surface

Presto GeoBlock

  • A plastic porous pavement system with a network of 3.1 in x 3.2 in cells
    (approx. 87% open area). The units are 1.64 ft x3.28 ft. x 2 in (nominal).
  • Approximate price is $3.00 per sq. ft.
  • Presto Products Company
    670 North Perkins Street
    Appleton, WI 54912-2399
    Toll Free: (800) 548-3424
    Phone: (920) 738-1118
    www.prestogeo.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A series of block patterned grids lay on a light colored natural surface which may be sand or dirt.

Presto GeoRunner

  • A plastic open-mesh flexible access system for pedestrian or wheelchair
    access. The plastic units weigh 8 lbs. and are approx. 2 ft x 4 ft. x ½ in.
  • Approximate cost is $1.75 per sq. ft.
  • Presto Products Company
    670 North Perkins Street
    Appleton, WI 54912-2399
    Toll Free: (800) 548-3424
    Phone: (920) 738-1118
    www.prestogeo.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Grass and dirt is shown in the open spaces of a grid pattern similar to a honeycomb.  There are a series of small holes in each portion of the pattern.

Presto Geoweb

  • A cellular soil confinement system with 8" diameter cells. The height of the cells range from 3" to 8". The product is sold in 8'x 20' sections.
  • Approximate price $0.75-$2.00 per square foot depending on desired cell height.
  • Presto Products Company
    670 North Perkins Street
    Appleton, WI 54912-2399
    Toll Free: (800) 548-3424
    Phone: (920) 738-1118
    www.prestogeo.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A slightly out of focus picture shows a light colored path leading through a stand of medium-sized trees.

Road Oyl

  • Resin Modified Emulsion. High bonding emulsion for use in pavement applications, dust control treatment and erosion control. Price varies with locations and quantity, contact vendor.
  • Road Products Corporation
    329 East Jackson Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37915
    Toll Free: (800) 685-0539
    Phone: (865) 637-6227
    www.roadproductscorp.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Rows of three dark green squares with grass growing through and surrounding them are stretching into the distance past large stone markers.

Safety Deck

  • Safety deck tiles are made from recycled rubber tires. The 20" x 20" tiles interlock by five interlocking lugs on each tile. Openings in the tiles allow for grass growth. It can be paced on sod or a newly sown area.
  • Approximate price $6.45 (black) or $6.95 (green) per square foot (retail).
  • Mat Factory
    760 West 16th Street, Bldg. E
    Costa Mesa, CA 92627-4319
    Toll Free: (800) 628-7626
    Phone: (949) 645-3122
    Fax: (949) 645-0966
    www.matfactoryinc.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Soil Saver

  • A heavy woven jute mesh that holds seed and soil intact on slopes, drainage ways, and other areas of concentrated water flow. It permits vegetation to grow through the mesh and is made from material that will decompose over time.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Jim Walls Corporation
    12820 Hillcrest Road, #109
    Dallas, TX 75230-1516
    Phone: (972) 239-8577
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A light colored path that resembles dirt winds through an area of lush green plants.

Stabilizer

  • Stabilizer is a non-toxic organic soil additive for dirt or crushed stone surfaces. It is a colorless, odorless concentrated powder that is a natural glue. Stabilizer binds and locks aggregate screenings to provide a firm natural surface for pathways. Stabilizer does not act directly on larger aggregate. Non-staining.
  • Approximate price $2.25 per pound (contractor price), quantity discounts may apply.
  • Stabilizer, Inc.
    205 South 28th Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85034
    Toll Free: (800) 336-2468
    Phone: (602) 225-5900
    Fax: (602) 225-5902
    www.stabilizersolutions.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Terravest

  • Terravest is a liquid stabilizer used as a binder for single-size and multi-size dry sands, soils, and aggregates. Developed in Germany and is used on bike pathways. Liquid is mixed with material, then should be compacted or vibrated and will set within three hours. Long-term weathering resistance, high flexural strength, and resistance to de-icing salt. Environmentally safe.
  • Approximate price $195.00 per 5 gallon bucket quantity discounts may apply.
  • Aqua-Shed Technologies
    Fritz Kramer
    PO Box 505
    1304 Missouri Street
    South Houston, Texas 77587
    Toll Free: (800) 661-6646
    Fax: (713) 947-9885
    www.aqua-shed.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

People paint and gaze at a large body of water from a light brown, almost dirt colored path.

T-NAPS

  • Total Natural Access Paving Systems. A natural oil emulsion derived from Pine trees, which binds aggregates. High strength non-petroleum binder used for flexible permanent pavements and dust control.
  • Price varies with locations and quantity, contact vendor.
  • George L. Throop Company
    444 North Fair Oaks Avenue
    PO Box 92405
    Pasadena, CA 91109-2405
    Toll Free: (800) 796-0285
    Fax: (626) 796-4298
    www.t-naps.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A car drives on a light colored road in a remote rural area.

Top-Seal

  • Top-Seal is environmentally safe, low cost chemical solution that is mixed with water and used to control and manage a variety of soil conditions. Top-Seal can be used to stabilize virtually any soil base by simply applying it in quantities that would be sufficient to bind and transform the base into a solid mass of tightly cemented soil particles. Creates a resistance to moisture. Quickly dries into a hardened membrane that will trap and bind soil particles and loose aggregate. Applied to the soil or aggregate and allowed to dry. Contains no chemicals harmful to humans, plants, animal life or equipment.
  • Approximate price $16.00 per gallon quantity discounts may apply.
  • Soils Control International, Inc.
    1711 East Central Texas Expressway Suite 105
    Killeen, TX. 76541-9166
    Phone: (254) 526-5550
    Fax: (254) 554-5999
    www.soilscontrol.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A man stands on a light colored path.

Top Shield

  • Top Shield contains co-polymers developed to penetrate and create a hard resilient surface by cementing loose material into a tight bond. When properly applied, Top Shield will harden to remain dust free and moisture resistant. It provides a strong barrier against the effects of a freeze thaw cycle.
  • Approximate price $7.50 per gallon based on area, quantity discounts may apply.
  • Base Seal International, Inc.
    15822 River Roads
    Houston, TX 77079
    Toll Free: (800) 729-6985
    Phone: (281) 497-7743
    Fax: (281) 497-1345
    www.baseseal.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  Temporary Surfaces

Bedford Plastic Timbers

  • Bedford Plastic Timbers are made of recycled plastic that are finished, non-toxic and have been laboratory tested for consistency and have been proven to be a superior alternative to treated wood, concrete, and steel. Lumber comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Requires no painting or staining, resists oils and chemicals, splinter-free, ultraviolet protected, environmentally safe, will not decompose, and saws and drills like wood.
  • Approximate price per board $10.00-$29.00 depending on desired size and color.
  • Bedford Technology, LLC
    2424 Armour Road
    PO Box 609
    Worthington, MN 56187-0565
    Phone: (507) 372-5558
    Fax: (507) 372-5726
    www.bedfordtech.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A black mat extends across a sandy surface and makes an L-shape turn to the left.

Diamond Rubber Mats

  • Recycled rubber mats. Combines textured surfaces to provide cushioned comfort. Virtually maintenance free, they are easily installed in both new and existing facilities over any firm surface. 4-ft by 6-ft panel is approximately $55.00, plus freight.
  • Big Sun Equine Products, Inc.
    2001 NW 1st Avenue
    Ocala, FL 34475
    Toll Free: (800) 366-9645
    www.bigsunproducts.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A system of connected black mats lead across the beach into a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair rolls back towards the beach as if returning from the water.

Eco Track

  • Eco Trak panels are polyethylene, 2’ x 4’ x 2” thick, with molded in traction pattern that promotes easy rolling, and drainage holes that help alleviate damage to existing environment as well as provide drainage. The panels can be permanently connected or – when portability or seasonality are issues- temporarily connected utilizing the Quick Connect system which permits assembly/disassembly without use of tools, electricity or specialized knowledge. The panels can be assembled in squares or rectangles for temporary event flooring, or in 4’ or 8’ wide paths for beach access or bike/ped/wheelchair paths.
  • Cost determined by quantity.
  • Bike Trak holds a Federal Supply Schedule contract with GSA.
  • Bike Track Incorporated
    PO Box 235
    Wood stock, VT 05091
    Toll Free: (888) 663-8537
    Phone: (802) 457-3275
    Fax: (802) 457-3704
    www.biketrack.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A long white path that is partially covered in sand crosses a sandy surface towards an area of houses.

Mobi-mat

  • Lightweight, portable and flexible material to be used on sand surfaces.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Recreation Dynamics
    10012 James Monroe Highway
    Culpeper, Va 22701
    Phone: (866) 221-6999
    Fax: (540) 937-7435
    www.recreationdynamics.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A series of light colored plastic boards lead across a sandy beach surface.  A man carrying a cooler and a beach chair nears the end of the path.

Modular and Roll-Away Walkways

  • Semi-permanent modular system made of Trex decking, plastic lumber or wood material can be removed seasonally and is a “seamless” surface. Roll-Away walkway is made with treated pine and nylon cord.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • Mister Boardwalk
    PO Box 789
    Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
    Toll Free: (800) 813-4050
    Fax: (732) 905-1724
    www.misterboardwalk.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A long green mat crosses the sandy beach surface to the edge of a body of water.  A man using a manual wheelchair moves on the path towards the edge of the water.

Portafloor

  • Roll-out flooring system which can be used to provide a firm, dry support base for a wide range of activities on a variety of ground surfaces. Little or no ground preparation is required and the rugged, non-slip surface incorporates drainage and ventilation slots.
  • Contact vendor for pricing.
  • PortaFloor
    Sport Court, Inc.
    939 South 700 West
    Salt Lake City, UT 84104
    Toll Free: (800) 487-7655
    Phone: (801) 972-0260
    Fax : (801) 975-7752
    www.portafloor.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A dark colored surface with small diamond shaped holes lays on the sand while sand covers a middle portion of the surface.

Privacy (Long Life) Lattice

  • Lattice available in a variety of styles and colors. 4-ft by 8-ft section retails approximately $20.00 each.
  • Available at your local Lowe’s store
  • Brite Manufacturing, Inc.
    Corporate Head Office
    2 Manchester Court,
    Bolton, Ontario
    Canada L7E 2J3
    Phone: (905) 857-6021
    Fax: (905) 857-3211
    www.britemanufacturing.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

A green mesh material extends out into water where the end rolls up onto itself.

Rollout Path System Kit

  • Originally designed for the beach, the lightweight Rollout Path System works on sand and a variety of other soft surfaces. 4-ft by 50-ft section is approximately $636.35.
  • P.A.T.H.S. (Providing Access Through Hard Situations)
    30 Hedgewood Drive Unionville
    Ontario, Canada
    L3R 6J6
    Phone: (416) 816-7130
    Fax: (905) 943-7446
    www.paths.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Plastic surface with small assembly holes at the sides, a dusting of sand over the surface and sand surrounding the surface.

Superdeck

  • These modular walk and deck panels are made of polyethylene with UV inhibitors. It can be laid directly on wetland areas or sand. Support floats of varying thickness can be added to increase floatation.
  • Deck panels laid directly in a wetland or beach/sand area cost $9 - $10.00/sq. ft., adding optional flotation to the panels or "system", increases approximate cost to $22 - $24.00/sq. foot. Additional optional accessories such as railing assembly or curbing are sold per linear foot.
  • Superdeck Marketing,
    Division of Aggressive Industries
    8333 Sunset Road NE
    Minneapolis, MN 55432
    Toll Free: (800) 355-4093
    www.superdecksystems.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Green surface on wood bridge that crosses to a grass path.

Tuff Roll

  • Tuff Roll is a durable product designed with resilience and comfort in mind. Spike and weather resistant. Ideal for various indoor and outdoor applications. Can be loose laid or permanently adhered.
  • Approximate price $3.50 per sq. foot.
  • Surface America
    PO Box 157
    Williamsville, NY 14231
    Toll Free: (800) 999-0555
    Phone: (716) 632-8413
    www.surfaceamerica.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

  Wood Surfacing

Children play around an adult on a brown surface.  Two slide ends are visible with black mats at the end of each where users exit.

Fibar

  • Fibar is a surface composed of 8" to 12" of specially shredded wood fibers and a patented drainage system underneath. The fibers lock together to form a solid surface resisting movement of material.
  • Price quotes available upon request.
  • Fibar Systems
    80 Business Park Drive, Suite 300
    Armonk, NY 10504
    Toll Free: (800) 342-2721
    Phone: (914) 273- 8770
    Fax: (914) 273-8659
    www.fibar.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.

Children play near play ground equipment on a light brown colored surface.

Woodcarpet

  • Woodcarpet is an engineered wood fiber manufactured from fresh wood. Woodcarpet is an all-weather surface used in 50 states and 6 provinces, and it meets ASTM F 1951 for public playground surface accessibility. The recommended depth to install Woodcarpet is 6" to 8" after compaction for trails and 8" to 12" after compaction for playgrounds.
  • Zeager Bros., Inc.
    4000 East Harrisburg Pike
    Middletown, PA 17057
    Phone: (800) 346-8524
    Fax: (717) 944-7681
    www.woodcarpet.com
  • The National Center on Accessibility does not promote or endorse any product or manufacturer.



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