Matt Pruden Longo Construction II Project #2 3/5/13 Rubber Flooring 1. Material Specifications a. Master specification number i.

ASTM F1860 b. Manufacturer(s) i. U.S. Rubber c. Is there a common generic term for this material? i. Commonly referred to as a rubber mat 2. Material application a. What is the materials intended or primary use? i. To have a cheap, cushioned, and safe floor b. List any emerging or innovative material applications. i. It is used mainly for flooring in gyms, basements, or garages c. Physical properties i. Flat and Smooth d. Finish i. Round stud, solid smooth, slate effect, interlock, hammer blow, dot smooth, marbled smooth, checker plate, wide grooved and narrow grooved e. Surface forms/shapes i. Generally square/rectangle. Customizable in any shape. f. Dimensions (Height, Width, Depth) i. Thickness ranges from 4mm-6mm. g. Weight (specify units) i. Depends on size of sheet. Weighed in pounds. h. Acoustic properties i. 0.05 sabine/ft ii. Rubber provides excellent sound absorption, so is often used in large rooms, such as gyms. i. Structural properties i. Rubber flooring is not structural in and of itself. It becomes structural when it is applied to the subfloor and can also be used as the subfloor itself; under wood flooring or tiles. j. Primary structure, secondary structure i. Refer back to i k. Non-structural i. Refer back to i

Installation methods i. Interlocking tiles do not require the use of adhesives for installation ii. Square tiles or rolls require the use of adhesive m. Cost analysis i. $4 - $7 per square foot ii. Price varies on thickness and custom design 3. Material background a. How is the material made? i. Rubber, although found in the sap of various plants, is largely produced by tapping the trunk of what is known as the "rubber tree b. What are its components and where do those components come from? i. The component is the sap, which is called latex. This then comes from the plants c. Place of origin / raw state / composition i. Rubber is naturally made from the sap from plants and trees. The plants and trees can be found all over the world d. What are the byproducts of the process? i. Most common rubber products are tires, tubes, and floors. 4. Environmental impact a. Expected life i. In terms of durability, the strength of rubber flooring can be compared to the durability of rubber tires ii. Rubber flooring is often used in high-traffic areas for this reason. iii. Even over time and under high-traffic circumstances, rubber wears evenly iv. Finished may have to be reapplied if they dull over time b. Recycling / biodegradability i. Rubber flooring is made from ALL recycled pieces c. Maintenance requirements i. Simple dusting and wet mopping cleaning ii. Dont need to be waxed due to their dense, nonporous surface

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Sap collected to create rubber

Different forms before installation

Different installing techniques

Finished product