Age Range: 6-23 months
Child Capacity: 1-2
Presenting the ultimate in imaginative, ethnic playhouses! Our Tipi Playhouse resembles authentic Native American dwellings of the Great Plains. The original tipi dwellings were covered with animal hides. Our child-sized version for the outdoor playground sports durable, marine-grade fabric instead.
The EcoColor plastic bottom and RSP (Recycled Structural Plastic) supports will never rot or tempt termites. Scalloped openings decorate the bottom of the cover. High sides and a peephole “window” also allow caregivers to maintain visual contact with small children while they play.
The Tipi pairs well with our playground Canoe and Gone Fishin’ Cabin for a rustic-themed play area.
Structural components: Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP™) RSP – Recycled Structural Plastic is extruded in house using 85% recycled HDPE #2 by weight. The formula for RSP is comprised of roughly 30% internal HDPE plastic waste, 30% post industrial milk jugs, 30% post industrial Clorox bottles and the remainder in colorant, structural fiber and UV protection. Our proprietary formula comprised of post-consumer and post-industrial plastics prevents thousands of pounds and millions of plastic bottles from entering the landfills, waterways and oceans. When you buy play equipment made from RSP, you are part of the solution – not part of the plastic problem. Structural deck systems pass the ASTM 12.4.1.3. structural integrity tests withstanding 273# / sq.ft. without failure. (See www.ipema.org for validated products) Horizontal structural members with steel inserts meet a stress level of 2610.00 psi.
Mini Systems: 4” x 4” [nominal] solid posts with uniform color. 4.5 #sq/ft - 24” x 31” Deck System. Mega Systems: 6” x 6” [nominal] solid post with uniform color 10 #sq/ft - 46” x 36” Deck System 10 #sq/ft. All structural components must comply with ASTM-F 1487-07. 12 for Structural Integrity
Walking Surfaces: SureStep™ Non Slip RSP™ Walking Surfaces: All decks, bridges, transfer stations, and all walking surfaces comprised of RSP™ with a minimum of (27) slip-resistant ridges (1/8” WIDE with 1/16” spacing) to prevent injuries by falls when wet.
Hardware: All hardware shall be stainless steel; minimum of grade 304 Stainless Steel. Hardware employs a vandal-resistant lock system. Galvanized, zinc coated or plated hardware will not be accepted. Manufacturer must validate stainless steel and country of origin. Products manufactured in China will not be accepted. Meet standards for ASTM B-117 and ASTM D-1654; ASTM-F 1487-07 6.2, CPSC 9.1-9.4: all hardware shall
be assembled such that no protrusion hazards or sharp edges exist.
Metal Components: SureGrip™ Paint - Safety Powder Epoxy Wrinkle Finish for all metal products. Specific gravity meets a calculated range of 1.2 – 1.7, direct impact resistance up to 140 in. / lb. Flexibility follows the ASTM D 522 Test Method B, with equal to or less than .25 mandrel. Pencil hardness, following ASTM D test method 3368 [greater than or equal to “H”, refer to standard]. Salt Spray resistance meets a 1000+ hour resistance rate. Humidity resistance meets a 1000+ hour resistance rate. Gloss (60°) [refer to ASTM D 523] less than 5 units.
Grade 304 Stainless Steel attachment plates, angle iron and welding wires for all applications.
Meet standards for ASTM B-117 and ASTM D-165 - Industry Average Steel recycled content: 85% minimum.
Plastic Components: Rotomolded
Refer to ASTM D 1248 type 2 class A category 3 and Federal Specification LP-390 type 1, class M, grade 2: rotationally molded using polyethylene resin with wall thickness varying with the specific component’s size and stress design from ¼”, 5/16”, and 3/8” with the tolerances being plus or minus 1/16”.
All polyethylene shall contain a UV-8 maximum ultra violet stabilization package.
Plastic Components: Roofs, panels, post-caps
Flat Plastic 15% recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE), with recyclo-stabilizer, UV protectant and colorant additives.
Refer to ASTM-F 1487-07 4.1, 4.1.1: Designed for commercial playground equipment industry
ASTM-D 257: Graffiti-resistant finish, non-delaminating.
ASTM-D 570: Moisture Resistant
ASTM-F 1487 4.1.1 UV Stabilized for Outdoor Applications
ASTM-D 638 – ½” – ¾” in thickness
Requirements, Standards, & Guidelines
ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines)
Playground equipment and entire play site shall conform to the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines including section 15.6.
ASTM & CPSC & CSA
All equipment must meet or exceed requirements established by the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) and by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and equipment must conform to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pub 325 Public Playground Safety Handbook.
Manufacturer qualifications
International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (IPEMA) Certification is required to guarantee compliance with ASTM Standards, per requirements of ASTM F 1487, Sec. 12.6.1. and CSA Standards.
Membership does not constitute certification.
IPEMA Certified Products
Manufacturer's products must be certified by “International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association” (IPEMA) and show current participation in the Third Party Certification Service with the designated independent laboratory, TÜV SÜD America Inc. (TUV), certifying conformance to the most current ASTM F1487 and CSA Z614 standards and CPSC Pub 325 Guidelines.
Focusing on this generation - and the next - we engineer our playground products to be low-impact environmentally, safe, and enduring with the use of reclaimed plastic and stainless steel.
Recycled Structural Plastic
RSP – Recycled Structural Plastic is extruded in-house using 85% recycled #2 HDPE, by weight. The formula for RSP is roughly 30% internal plastic waste, 30% post-industrial milk jugs, 30% post-industrial Clorox bottles, with the remainder being colorant, structural fiber and UV protectant. Our proprietary formula, comprised of post-consumer and post-industrial plastics, prevents thousands of pounds and millions of plastic bottles from entering landfills, waterways, and oceans. When you buy play equipment made from RSP, you are part of the solution, not part of the plastic problem!
We turn milk jugs into playgrounds!
Formula continually improved since 2007
• Increased structural strength
• Increased rigidity
• Increased thermal stability
Amazing RSP Benefits
• Low maintenance
• Graffiti resistant
• Will not rust, splinter, split or de-laminate
• Color throughout plastic – no fading or chipping
• Resistant to marine borers, termites, fungus, salt and oils
• Textured walking surfaces for safety - SureStepTM Decks
• Additional Stainless Steel reinforcement as needed
• Limited Lifetime Warranty on Posts and EcoColor components
• 100% BPA, Phthalate and “soft” PVC free
• Provides a life lesson to kids about good use of resources!
RSP Applications
• Structural members (posts)
• Decking & Platforms
• Steps
• Railings
SureStep RSP Decks
This slip-resistant ridged RSP deck-board is our proprietary
design for increasing friction and reducing falls so children can walk
and run confidently on our products. The ridges also make the decks
cooler to the feet with less direct sun contact.
So, is plastic really environmentally friendly? YES!
We purchase post-industrial and post-consumer waste and prevent it from reaching landfills by recycling over a million pounds of plastic yearly! All Play Mart products are
made from recycled materials - primarily from post-consumer recycled HDPE plastic. Scraps and cut- offs of materials used in manufacturing are reground for extruding our plastic lumber or sorted for recycling elsewhere. By internally recycling, we have cut our use of plastic in half and saved millions of pounds of plastic from going into landfills. The end result is that roughly 50% of our RSP is from internally recycled material!
SureGrip Metal Components
• Allied Steel Triple Coat Finish then Zinc galvanized inside & outside
• “Wrinkle ” powder coated to increase friction and reduce falls
o Electromagnetically "baked-on" powder coating
o Provides lasting color
o 5 to 6 times longer corrosion free
• Stainless Steel welds
• Total Stainless Steel components available for sites near salt water
• Steel has 30 - 95% recycled content
Wrinkle-Coat
We powder-coat our climbers and sliders with a uniquely strong and textured surface “wrinkle coat” to increase friction and reduce falls. Play Mart is the only playground manufacturer currently using this slip-resistant powder coat. Steel pipe is used in all metal climbers, overhead climbers, ladders, and railings.
Smooth Stainless Steel Welds
Welds are especially vulnerable to rusting due to paint chipping off and revealing raw steel beneath. But, we replaced our welding wire with Stainless Steel wire, and require our welders to create super-smooth welds, preventing jagged edges that are susceptible to chipping. This protects children from cuts, while preventing rusting in the process! Stainless Steel welds and plates have a 60% minimum recycled content.
Stainless Steel Hardware & Attachment Plates:
Rust-proof Stainless Steel hardware and attachment plates are standard on all Play Mart equipment - features unmatched in the playground industry. We even offer a complete Stainless Steel upgrade for all metal on the entire structure - the solution for coastal environments where salt spray disintegrates galvanized steel and corrodes aluminum very quickly
EcoColor Plastic
• High-Density Polyethylene with UV protection
• Signboard with duo colors is used to create contrasting graphics
• Industry-standard non-scratch orange peel texture
• Sheet plastic scraps are internally reclaimed and comprise 30% of RSPTM formula
Roto-Molded Plastic
• LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)
• UV 8 additive to prevent fading
Due to characteristics of roto-molding, only UV Stabilized virgin plastics (LDPE) may be used to manufacture structurally-sound Slides, Tunnels, Panels and Roofs.
Introducing Cloud!
This innovative material, in a contemporary grey tone, has a lightly textured, rubberized surface that provides young climbers with a better grip on climbing equipment. Rock handles stay firmly secure without spinning or turning. All playsets, as of 2020, will utilize this material for rock climbers.
In addition to rock climbers, we will incorporate the new material as flooring for all of our infant playsets. The texture is gentle to infant feet and knees, while it helps to prevent slips. The sheet also flexes under pressure, providing a friendlier feel. So, if little ones do take a tumble, the fall won’t be quite so traumatic.
Caregivers will love the non-porous, washable surface as well. Any messes can be easily hosed off.
Neutral Cloud Grey coordinates beautifully with our RSP deck frames and posts.
RSP ADVANTAGES
What makes our RSP (Recycled Structural Plastic) so much better than wood or metal?
❖ Does not rust!
Rust on metal playgrounds is all too common, even those coated with plastic or PVC. Rust can injure children and shorten the life of the play system. When you buy Play Mart equipment, made with RSP, you don’t have to worry! RSP is designed to handle the toughest elements that nature can dish out – with no rust!
❖ Does not rot or splinter!
Wood playgrounds are gaining in popularity again, although wood is not a preferred building material for this use. Wood is susceptible to termite and bug damage, rot and splintering. It also requires a great deal of maintenance. RSP is just as easy to work with as wood, using the same tools, but without the disadvantages. Over the life cycle of a playground, a Play Mart RSP set will far exceed the value of a wooden play set.
❖ Graffiti resistant!
Any parent or park director will tell you that graffiti is an all-too-common problem for most playgrounds. Stickers, etching into posts, markers and spray paint all detract from the kid-friendly play environment. Play Mart’s RSP makes graffiti removal very easy. Marker ink and spray paint come off with a cloth and light cleaning solution. Stickers also come off easily as they don’t adhere well to RSP. Small scratches “self-heal” into the material, while larger ones can be smoothed easily with no loss of color integrity.
❖ Highly fade resistant!
On many metal playgrounds beautiful reds turn to pink, and yellows fade to a milky tan color – not the result you want when investing thousands of dollars into a play system. Play Mart’s RSP is highly UV and fade resistant. Our colors remain factory fresh and still look beautiful after years of service!
❖ Does not chip or flake!
Play Mart is committed to building playground equipment that wears well with use. Our RSP has consistent color throughout the entire post or board, which gives it the ability to conceal scuffs and scratches. Unlike painted metal posts, RSP has no outer layer that can flake off or get chipped away. Would you rather choose a metal or wood playset that will look good for only a few years -- at most -- or Play Mart equipment that lasts for decades?
