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USGBC - The USGBC (United USGBC - The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) States Green Building Council) via the LEED (Leadership in via the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Energy & Environmental Design)

is the nation’s foremost coalition is the nation’s foremost coalition of leader s fro m across the building industry of leader s fro m across the building industry working to promote buildings that are working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. It is leading healthy places to live and work. It is leading a national consensus for producing a new a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. As a member performance inside and out. As a member of the USGBC program, using our products of the USGBC program, using our products will help close the loop by achieving up to will help close the loop by achieving up to seven (7) LEED points/credits. seven (7) LEED points/credits.

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“UNITY helped us turn a good play area into a great play area by providing us with a unique design that would compliment the playground structure. The addition of the colored tiles into the play environment is a great marriage that added an extra dimension of play for the children. We are quite happy with the results.” - George S. Housing Authority

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Unity Creations, Ltd. / Unity Surfacing Systems products are engineered and manufactured using the best and safest materials available through our sister company which recycles tires and rubber in-house. Unity, a manufacturing business since 1987, has developed and patented a superior, resilient product made from 100% recycled tires and rubber that is clean and safe to use in almost any environment. Our ingenious design and unique features give us an unparalleled advantage over competing products in the industry.

Our Safety Surfacing, Flooring and Paver Solutions:

POOL AREA POOL AREA VALHALA, MO VALHALA, MO

PLAYGROUND PLAYGROUND JERSEY CITY, NJ JERSEY CITY, NJ

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Safety, quality, durability, performance and long term value define Unity ’ s products. The advantages to our system over other products on the market today include: • Will not decompose • Provides noise reduction • No retaining edge needed • Easy cleaning/maintenance

• Very stable footing • Low life cycle costs • Excellent drainage • Attractive appearance • Will not displace during usage by anyone • Consistent shock absorbency year round • Will not harbor foreign objects (glass) • Provides thermal & mechanical protection

Space is the most valuable asset in most major cities. There is an increasing demand for our products to be installed on rooftops and indoors. We are the only manufacturer to pass several types of class “ A ” fire tests, including modified versions, making our products superior for such installations. If required , the fire rated version is available prior to ordering.

ROOFTOP PLAYGROUND ROOFTOP PLAYGROUND CHICAGO, IL CHICAGO, IL

INDOOR ROCK WALL INDOOR ROCK WALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

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WEIGHT ROOM AREA WEIGHT ROOM AREA JAMESTOWN, PA JAMESTOWN, PA

A fall onto a shock absorbing surfacing is less likely to cause serious injury in contrast to a fall onto a hard unsafe surface. Head impact injuries from falls onto unsafe surfaces are almost always life threatening. The severity of injury is decreased when using shock absorbing surfaces such as our unitary rubberized safety surfacing, flooring products. Additionally; walking, playing, running, standing, or simply just enjoying our products helps avoid leg fatigue in people of all ages.

Can’t express just how happy we are to have our new safety surfacing to play on. It is truly an un-common job the way they interlock to one another. Our children, aged infants to three, and I have been worried for quite some time that they may fall and get hurt. We have read that 70% of injuries result in falls onto the surfacing below. Now I feel confident that they are truly safe, thanks to you folks.

-Phyllis Benedetto, Director. - Babylon School

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A feature that is exclusiv e to Unity Creations, Ltd. / Unity Surfacing Systems attributed to its additional patent s , is the BOLT-DOWN capability that is found within the male portion of our interlocking system. It is countersunk for added strength and security, even under the most extreme environmental conditions and/or usage. Twelve bolts are used across various portions of the product to ensure that vandalism will not be tolerated by Unity and its products.

What sets our products at a level that others can only marvel at is our authentic, quadruple, interlocking design that is 40% larger in size. This system is built directly into our products, thus eliminating the need for fasteners, pins, clips, etc. Our tongue and groove system, along with our newly patente d “Button- Lock™” technology, is designed to “snap and hook” into place, providing 60% more protection and area to glue than the competition. This new technological advancement further provides the strongest lock ing mechanism along various parts of the product, preventing our products from separating, curling or peeling, which is characteristic of a standard tile/mat/block/paver.

Technical Information

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4” 1” Thick (Tough-Land Series) Flat Bottom, No Interlocks

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60% More 60% More 60% More Area To Glue Area To Glue Area To Glue

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With this view from the bottom , you can see that our solid coned (feet and/or leg) bottom design acts as a shock absorber from falls onto the surfacing below. It also helps with storm water management by allowing water to flow freely to the drainage outlet when installed on a solid sub-base material, such as con crete (cement) or asphalt (blacktop) or even rooftops. Our unique product design also eliminates any “ hard spots ” and/or “picture framing,” a common design problem with other competing products on the market today.

Unity also features a double tile/mat/block which has a fake seam down the middle. This feature, that is exclusive to Unity Creations, Ltd. / Unity Surfacing Systems, allows us to have a monolithic “ step & repeat ” pattern. Real seams line up with fake seams as if you were installing “ brickwork ” commonly know as a “staggered bond” method of installation . This technological development acts as a backup to resist product- to-product separation, curling, peeling and wind up-lift. Fake seams force real seams to stay in pla ce. Our patented system, along with the shear size of the product, allows installers to install twice the square footage per man hour than the conventional square tiles; savings that are unmatched in the industry today.

Our twelve staggered interlocking joints/bold down areas: 1.) lock tightly together 2.) provide faster and easier drainage, prohibiting any foreign objects from settling between the interlocks whi ch is commonly found in competing products on the market today. 3.) help prevent our products from shifting away from one another - a necessity in active “ common ” areas. 4.) eliminate future problems such as expansion and contraction which may encourage vandalism. 5.) allow owners of our products to unlock the tabs in order to remove a damaged product, repairing a substrate (roof), or relocate a su rfacing/ flooring area if necessary. This versatility is unmatched and decreases the repair expenses to the c onsumer allowing for many years of hassle-free enjoyment.

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FEMALE INTERLOCKS

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Available from 1 3 ⁄ 4 ” - 4 ” (inches) thick “Pave-Land”, “Play-Land” & “Soft-Land” series

BOTTOM VIEW BOTTOM VIEW 2-3/4” WIDE MALE

INTERLOCKS

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DRAINAGE SPACE (PORTS/CHANNELS)

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Surface area is 6.72 Sq. Ft. per unit +/- 1/4” tolerance

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Surface area is 6.72 Sq. Ft. per unit +/- 1/4” tolerance

When a wall, fence, curb, parapet or other bordering systems are not available, the transitional ramps that we offer are a great solution to complement any area giving it a complete “ finished ” look. These ramps provide easy access to any surfacing/flooring area. They also come in a wide variety of colors and thicknesses to fit your indoor and outdoor needs.

ADA Transitional Ramps (finished edges): VARIOUS THICKNESSES WITH INTERLOCKS 1/4”

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More and more agencies are becoming aware of the fact that all public facilities must be handicapped accessible. With the 1991 passage of the “ Americans with Disabilities Act ” (ADA), many areas are being planned or modified to give people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in more everyday activities. Regardless of your needs, it is not easy to have the mobility to maneuver strol lers, crutches, wheel chairs, canes, walkers, etc., through loose filled materials and/or turf products. A ll of Unity ’ s products are designed to give children and adults with or without disabilities and varying mobility’s access to freely navigate as per ASTM’s Accessibility-Rotational Penetromete r test.

Handicapped Accessibility A playground or any surfacing and flooring area that has uncontrolled access may require a unitary surface (i.e. rubber tiles/mats/blocks and/or pavers) to ensure the highest standard of safety. It a lso reduces high maintenance costs commonly associated with loose filled products and/or turf materials.

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The Splash design and solid EPDM top tiles/mats/blocks can be manufactured using diverse color combinations and/or percentages generated from the EPDM granule chart listed below. As a result, on e can have unlimited design potential that would compliment any area. EPDM color choices include:

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Standard Color Choices (Pigmented & EPDM)

Black Grey Green Blue

White Tan Red (Terra Cotta)

Sp l a sh

Teal Purple

Brown 75% Buffings 10% Orange 10% Yellow 5% Green 50% White

50% Blue

S O L I D E P D M T O P

All of Unity’s interlocking unitary rubberized safety surfacing, flooring and paver products are made with tire buffings and crumb rubber granules recycled in-house and mixed with a clear urethane. Colorized products are made with pigmented dyes combined with black rubber. These pigments are dispersed throughout the top. A wide variety of colors to choose from include: Black, Sp l a sh , Grey , Red , Green , Tan , Blue , White , Teal , Brown , Purple & S O L I D E P D M T O P .

Installation Our products place in the intermediate category regarding installation difficulty. Contractors carry out most of the installations. An installation manual/guide is available upon request. Adhesive must be applied to a solid base and/or interlocks of our products. Bolts may be applied to the interlocks and countersunk as well. Tools that are common for typical installations include: a utility knife or jig saw for cutting, a straight edge to make your cuts accurately, a string line and tape measure. A trowel or caulking gun may be needed for gluing purposes and a drill may be needed for bolt-down applications.

As seen here, and mentioned earlier, we now offer a “running bond” method of installation that can stagger the joints anywhere along the interlocks. A “running bond” can help with slight variations during installation, while at the same time allowing for custom designs, layouts and patterns.

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Painting Systems

After many years of use, like other products on the market today, Unity ’ s products can be painted for a fresh new look. We provide the necessary paints that can be sprayed on or simply rolled on for a brand new look. This application can provide less heat build up and extend the life of our products for many more years to come. Here is a list of the eleven standard coloring options available. Custom coloring is available upon request. PLUM

SUNBURST

TEAL

GOLD

RED

YELLOW

WHITE

BROWN

BLUE

TERRA COTTA

GREEN

Our products can be cut on site to conform to the most difficult of shapes, patterns, designs & layouts. This gives your area a nice clean “finished” look for everyone to enjoy, as seen in the photographs below.

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Sub-Surfacin g/ Base Options Since the life expectancy of our products is about 20 years or more (if properly maintained), we suggest installing concrete (cement) or asphalt (blacktop) down on level ground. Other types of surfacing options include crushed stone, quarry, wood decking, roofing and/or any standard indoor/outdoor flooring that do not have stress cracks. EARTHEARTH

SUB-SURFACE or BASE OPTIONS: Solid Concrete (Cement), Asphalt (Blacktop) or Compacted Crushed Stone • 3 - 6 Inches Thick

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“Thank you for the beautiful outdoor safety surfacing you installed on our playground. If you could see the breathtaking emotions of both children and staff, you would agree that a beautiful playground surface expands a child’s ability to value his or her own capabilities and celebrate others as well.”

- Carol Hubner, Director of “The Gann Center”

PARK PLAYGROUND PARK PLAYGROUND BROOKLYN, NY BROOKLYN, NY

RECREATIONAL AREA RECREATIONAL AREA SAN FRANCISCO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Warranty Due to the extreme durability of our safety surfacing, flooring and paver system, each and every product manufactured by Unity Creations, Ltd./Unity Surfacing Systems is backed by a full warranty to protec t you and your investment from manufacturing defects. New “extended” warranties have also been added to further strengthen the guarantee of our products and services. In the end, we offer our customers ex ceptional value that is unmatched in the industry. Our warranty is specifically designed to assist architects, engineers, project managers and owners to maximize the cost and performance warranty benefits associated with o ur system. Contact Unity directly for more information. A written warranty is available upon request.

“Unity Surfacing Systems installed rubberized “Unity Surfacing Systems installed rubberized safetly surfacing on our play area. Their crew safetly surfacing on our play area. Their crew worked diligently and completed the job within worked diligently and completed the job within the time frame given. They left our play area the time frame given. They left our play area immaculate and ready for the children. Since immaculate and ready for the children. Since then Unity has been back to check on their work then Unity has been back to check on their work and was quite pleased with the results, as are and was quite pleased with the results, as are we. Everyone at Unity Surfacing Systems was a we. Everyone at Unity Surfacing Systems was a pleasure to work with and I recommend them pleasure to work with and I recommend them and their products highly.” and their products highly.”

-Adrien Hood, Principal / Little School -Adrien Hood, Principal / Little School

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These critical tests are the value of avoiding legal problems resulting from lawsuits that stem from inappropriate ground cover. Unity meets or exceeds these ASTM, CPSC & ADA safety standards by up to 42% when compared with other competing products on the market today.

Test Results For Test Results For Fall Safety Heights Fall Safety Heights

G-MAX & HIC test results conducted at an independent testing laboratory per ASTM F-1292-99, F-355 Procedure C (ANSI Head-Form C), PASSE D .

Weathering ( Agin g ) Test Weathering ( Agin g ) Test Test results conducted at an independent

laboratory per ASTM C-67 , & ASTM D-573 , PASSED

T est r esults condu ct ed at an independent

laboratory per ASTM E-303, PASSED

Skid Resistance Test Skid Resistance Test

Test results conducted at an independent

laboratory per ASTM E-108 & E-648, PASSED

Fire Retardant Test Fire Retardant Test

Thermal Conductivity (R-Value) Thermal Conductivity (R-Value) Test results conducted at an independent

laboratory per ASTM C-518-98, PASSED

Accessibility-Rotational Penetrometer Accessibility-Rotational Penetrometer Test results conducted at an independent

laboratory per ASTM F-1951-99, PASSED

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Testing conducted at an independent laboratory per CPSC

CH-E1002-08 (HR 4040 CPSI Act Of 2008) PASSED

Lead Content Test Lead Content Test 2012

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Unity believes that our products size, weight,

durability, longevity, fall protection ratings

(the highest in the industry), and ability to

have an integrated - interlocking feature (for

rooftop applications), with bolt-down

capabilities (for playground use), can be

effectively and easily secured on site to

eliminate the potential for wind-up-lift,

vandalism and maintenance issues. Everyone

at Unity Creations, Ltd. / Unity Surfacing

Systems would like to thank you for your

interest in our products and services.

Local Dealer’s (Rep’s) Business Card Here

E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.surfacingsystems.com

Unity Creations, Ltd. Unity Surfacing System s

3997 Rt. 9W (P.O. Box 9) Saugerties, NY 12477

T: (1-877) 41-Unity F: (516) 933-3239

Before & After Examples

BEFORE - 7,000 sq. ft. vacant lot that will be converted to playground use. BEFORE - 7,000 sq. ft. vacant lot that will be converted to playground use. AFTER - 5,000 sq. ft. of new playground area covered in tiles, Bronx, NY AFTER - 5,000 sq. ft. of new playground area covered in tiles, Bronx, NY

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AD A - The Access Board Effective 1992, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal

NPP S - To address the growing concern for playground safety, th e Nationa l Program for Play-

-ground Safety (NPPS) was established in 1995 through a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Located at the University of Northern Iowa, NPPS serves as a public resource for the latest in information on playground safety and injury prevention. Unity Creations, LTD . / Unity Surfacing Systems is a proud member of this organization.

CPS C - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent agency for the United States federa l government whose

purpose is to inform the public risks associated with consumer products. The CPSC’s Handbook for Public Playground Safety is the reference tool for the playground industry; including specifications for the use of playground surfacing and recommendations. Unity meets or exceeds these standards as seen throughout our brochure.

USGBC - The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) via the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Envi- ronmental Design) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leader s fro m

across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. It is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. As a member of the USGBC program, using our products will help to achieve up to seven (7) LEED points/credits.

ECOCYCLABL E - Ecocyclabl e T M is defined as any product being used more than once (i.e. reusable)

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as the same recycled product. Unity’s safety surfacing, flooring and paver products can be used in many different locations over and over again. We are the only manufacturer to receive such a prestigious symbol.

specifications for most types of surfacing. Unity meets or exceeds these standards as seen throughout our brochure.

terials. In 1993 the ASTM published Standards for Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Playground Surfacing for Public Use, designated as F1292-04. It is the standard that establishes minimum acceptable performance

AST M - The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is the scientific and technical organization chiefly responsible for developing stand ar d s fo r t e stin g di f f e r ent ma-

law, prohibits disability-based discrimination by states, local governments, and private entities. The ADA specifically requires that “each service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities”. The Access Board provides resources, information and guidance related to the ADA, including insight on developing public spaces like playgrounds that meet ADA guidelines. Unity meets or exceeds these standards via ASTM-F-1951-99.

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