Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting Specifications and Techvical Data
Portable Boardwalk for Equal Access Over Sandy Beaches

1. Product Name - Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting for providing access to beaches and parks over loose sand by able and disabled pedestrians and light wheeled vehicles.

2. Provided by - The Mat King a d/b/a of Geoffrey Drew Marketing, Inc., 740 West End Avenue; Suite 1, New York, NY 11756 USA, Phone: 646-998-4208, International: 800-442-6544, Fax: 646-998-4073 or International Fax (800)MATS-FAX or (800)628-7329

3. Product Description
Materials: Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting is made of injection molded Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) consisting of very strong rings projecting from one side of a flexible grid and perforated membrane layer with slightly raised traction discs.
The standard product is High Sky Blue in color, contains UV inhibitors, is non-biodegradable, and offers excellent chemical resistance.
Size: Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting is supplied in single modular units 0.4 meters x 0.4 meters x 20 mm (15.75” x 15.75” x 0.79”). Post and hole connectors are provided for easy assembly. Six standard roll sizes are available.
Units can be linked together with integral posts and holes. Pieces are fastened together with pressure washers. Nylon wire ties can be used to form custom sized pathways and platform areas. Curves can be made by offsetting the connections which are 133mm (5.25”) on center.
Two units of width (.8m) will accommodate one wheelchair. Four units wide will allow for two chairs to pass. Mixed able and disabled traffic will require wider paths.
Custom Colors: Custom colors may be selected at an additional cost to meet specific project requirements, with quotations available on request. Cashew Brown, Pewter Grey, Meadow Green, Bandanna Yellow, Saddle Brown, Rodeo Red, Purple Majesty, are seven ready-mixed colors offered in addition to standard color High Sky Blue.

4. Applications
Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting is designed to serve as “portable boardwalks” to provide access over sand for use by able and disabled people. Uses include:
• Controlled Access Through Dunes
• Accommodation for Disabled Access
• Baby Stroller Use
• Equal Access to Special Events –
boat races, volleyball competition, surfing events, sand castle exhibits
• Platforms for Special Events - music and dance, food, shade structures/tents
• Continuous Beachfront Walks
• Wheelchair Access to Playground Equipment
• Personal Travel Capability with “World Travel Kit”
Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting uses the structural load bearing capacity of sand by confining and restricting movement of sand at the surface with hidden rings and grid. The product also provides a firm disc textured surface for bare feet, shoes (even high heeled shoes), and wheels.

5. Features
Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting is lightweight, factory finished and ready to use.
Lightweight - easy to place, carry, and store.
Flexible - rolled up for storage, flex without cracking, conforms to ground.
Permanent or Temporary Joints - various sizes and shapes of panels, fastened with pressure washers.

6. Specifications English (Metric)
Polymer LDPE LDPE
Unit Height 0.80” (20 mm)
Unit Width x Length 15.75” x 15.75” (0.4m x 0.4m)
Area 1.72 sf (0.16 m2)
Unit Weight 13 oz (370 grams)
Weight/area 0.47 lb/sf (1.5 kg/m2)

7. Installation Preparation
Design gradients of paths to be as gentle as possible (consider use by child in manual wheelchair). Use switchbacks or other means to assist user in steep areas.

Determine long term configuration of layout and decide size and shape of larger permanent modules to be fastened together. Larger panels should be easily rolled, lifted by one or two people, and set on end. Laying panels flat will put pressure on joints that may break.

Prior to installing Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting, the site should be raked to clear debris and sharp objects, to a relatively smooth surface (i.e. no deep footprints in soft sands).

Assemble modules together leaving joints temporary by snapping joints together, or using nylon wire ties. You may wish to lay the rolls side by side without connecting them. Move mats when using beach cleaning equipment.

Mats are lightweight and may need to be anchored, sandbagged, or removed in high wind situations. The rings on the bottom help keep the mats down under mild weather conditions.

8. Maintenance
Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting will require little maintenance under normal conditions. The product can be swept by hand or power broom, and power spray washed with detergents. Rainfall and spilled liquids will drain through the perforations and/or evaporate. The plastic material will not absorb liquids or stain from most materials.

The plastic mats will burn and melt when held in direct contact to a flame, but will extinguish when the flame is removed. Burned or otherwise damaged units can be easily replaced with new units.

Storage of the product should be in an enclosed facility with the product protected from sunlight, even though Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting has UV inhibitors. Product life will be extended if protected from light when not in use.

Do not fold the mats and lay them down as this will unnecessarily put strain on the joints. Be sure to roll them, fasten with a bungie cord, and stand on end, with the pin side down. This is the form in which the product was delivered. Do not unroll or flex in very cold temperatures. The slight curve from rolling will return to a flat condition in a matter of hours upon exposure to warmth from the sun.

10. Warranty
The manufacturer warrants that Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting will be supplied without manufacturing defects, and will perform as stated in this document provided the applications and installation methods follow its recommendations. If defects are found prior to installation, the manufacturer will replace the damaged pieces free of charge, or refund the purchase price of the damaged pieces provided the manufacturer is notified and the units are returned within 30 days.

Product replacement or refund are the Buyer’s sole remedy for breach of warranty or negligence and we will not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special or resultant damages.

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. Final decisions as to the suitability of information or product is sole responsibility of user.

10. Short Form Design Specification
Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting as shown on the drawings and in the specifications shall be injection molded. All product and installation of the system shall be approved by the Project Engineer/Design Architect, and conform to the manufacturer’s written recommendations.

12. Sample and Price Quotation
For a Beach Master - Sandy Beach Access Matting sample and price quotation, call (800)442-6544, overseas use country code plus (646)998-4208, or fax (646)998-4073. Shipment can usually be fulfilled within 7-10 days on most orders.

April 2003

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement of Compliance

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines currently specify that surfaces that are required to be accessible must be "stable, firm, and slip resistant". These requirements are subjective; i.e. objective measures are not specified. These characteristics have been defined as follows:

“Stability - the degree to which a surface resists change from contaminants or applied force, so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition.

Firmness - the degree of surface resistance to deformation, especially by indentation or the movement of objects.

Slip-resistance - the degree to which a surface provides frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation.”  (USATBCB, 1994)

Beach Master Sandy Beach Access Matting is stable, firm, and slip resistant surface.
Beach Master Sandy Beach Access Matting is engineered with cylinders on the underside adhering to sand and other surfaces preventing the system from moving laterally or horizontally.
Beach Master Sandy Beach Access Matting modular components or tiles are connected to adjacent tiles via peg-and-hole connectors with locking washers.
The upper surface of the Beach Master Sandy Beach Access Matting is textured with small protruding cylinders in conjunction with the low density polyethylene (LDPE) structure, providing a slip resistant surface.

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New York, NY 10025 USA

Phone: (646)998-4208
Fax: (646)998-4073
Phone: 800-442-6544
Fax: 800-Mats-Fax (628-7329)
Phone: 800-442-6544
Fax: 800-Mats-Fax (628-7329)