Maintaining bonded rubber surfaces.

Maintaining a bonded rubber surface is like maintaining any poured in place surface. The only advantage the bonded rubber surface has is it is comprised of one layer of shredded rubber. So, any damage to the surface will not espose another layer that looks different or unsightly as is the case with a poured in rubber surface that typically has two layers. This does not mean that you should ignore the problem when you see granulation in your bonded rubber surface. Before you know it you will be patching holes. We recommend you rebind the surface immeditely after you see granulation. The poured in place rebinder was designed just for this application.

The difference between rebinding a poured in surface and a bonded rubber surface is how much material you need. Because the pours in the bonded surface are usually a lot bigger you will be consuming more material. Therefore, while a 5 gallon pail of rebinder will cover up to 1000 sf of poured in surfacing, you might need almost two pails to cover the same bonded surface. 

As always, you will need to blow off the loose granules from the surface using a powerful leaf blower. You might have to go at it a few times before you get rid off all the loose stuff as well other sand, and other debris. Make sure the surface is absolutely dry and you have a dry day ahead before you rebind. Also make sure you have 50 degrees or above to successfully rebind. 

Call us at 203-659-0456 or email us at info@trassig.com if you have any questions. 

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