Rubbersidewalks vs. Concrete
Benefits Rubbersidewalks Concrete Asphalt
Life Cycle Near Tree Roots 20+ years 5 years 2 years
Material Cost*
*Under 1,000 sq. ft 		$10.00/sf $6.00/sf $3.00/sf
Labor 2 man crew 4 Man Crew 4 man crew
Recycled Materials 100 Percent 0 percent 0 percent
ADA Compliance Low vibration High vibration High vibration
Size 2’ x 2.5’ x 1.875”,
2’ x 2’ x 1.875” 		Fit to Form Fit to Form
Weight 10.8 lbs per sq ft @ 1 7/8” 46.87 lbs per sq ft @ 2” 24.4 lbs per sq ft @ 2”
Surface Changes Safety-All: No change
Uncoated: Moderate fading, discoloration 		Cracking, staining, discoloration Chipping and holes
Mass Changes Possible settling requiring sub-base adjustment Lifting, breaking Lifting, deterioration
Shock Attention Under 200 g @ 5 ft causes less injuries Over 200 g Over 200 g
Maintainable 100 percent 0 Percent 0 percent
Walking Comfort Best Worst Better
Porosity Best
(.54” per hour) 		Worst
(.00” per hour) 		Better
(.20” per hour)
Coefficient of Friction .90 Dry/.65 wet .60 Dry/.50 Wet .50 Dry/.25 Wet
Environmental Concerns None Lime, Heat Island Effect Resin, Heat Island Effect

 
 

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