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SPECIFY BOULDER BLOCS

Boulder Blocs specifications for parks, schools and playgrounds

Everything a parks department, school board or design team needs to specify Boulder Blocs: model data, fall heights, use zones, structure, anchoring, surfacing, standards and warranty. Specify by fall height and available use zone, then scale up or combine.

 

 

The nine models

Every model supports up to 8 users and ships as a complete, factory-finished structure with holds installed.

 

01 Lil Bloc

SMALL · AGES 2–5 · 5–12

Max fall height: 5'-2" · Use zone: 368 sq ft · Climbing holds: 60

02 Pebble

SMALL · AGES 2–5 · 5–12

Max fall height: 4'-9" · Use zone: 437 sq ft · Climbing holds: 62

03 Stone Henge

MEDIUM · AGES 5–12

Max fall height: 6'-11" · Use zone: 424 sq ft · Climbing holds: 110

04 Carnac Stone

MEDIUM · AGES 5–12

Max fall height: 10'-4" · Use zone: 461 sq ft · Climbing holds: 143

05 Diamond

LARGE · AGES 5–12

Max fall height: 7'-0" · Use zone: 556 sq ft · Climbing holds: 133

06 Flat Iron

LARGE · AGES 5–12 · 12+

Max fall height: 10'-3" · Use zone: 484 sq ft · Climbing holds: 170

07 Kjerabolten

X-LARGE · AGES 5–12 · 12+

Max fall height: 11'-11" · Use zone: 498 sq ft · Climbing holds: 182

08 Flint Stone

XX-LARGE · AGES 5–12 · 12+

Max fall height: 9'-11" · Use zone: 667 sq ft · Climbing holds: 257

09 Naica

XX-LARGE · AGES 2–5 · 5–12 · 12+

Max fall height: Varies by crystal · Use zone: 777 sq ft · Climbing holds: Cluster of 9 crystals

 

Structure and materials

  • Structural steel frame engineered to CSA standards, AISI 316 stainless steel

  • Welds to CSA W59, fabrication to CSA W47, bearing-type bolted connections torqued per CSA S16

  • 3/4-inch climbing panels reinforced with fibreglass, with a weather-resistant textured finish

  • 1/2-inch AISI 316 stainless fasteners and factory-installed climbing holds

  • Standard colour black, with custom colour matching available

 

Anchoring and concrete

  • Surface-mounted on SS316 base plates, mechanically anchored to a cast-in-place slab (by others)

  • Slab: 4-inch minimum thickness, 32 MPa minimum strength, fully cured before installation

  • Bearing capacity: 150 kPa (SLS) / 225 kPa (ULS); minimum anchor edge distance 10 inches

  • Helical pile foundations are also possible

 

Protective surfacing

Surfacing by others, meeting CSA Z614 impact attenuation for the stated fall height across the full use zone. Engineered wood fibre, poured-in-place rubber or an equivalent certified system, with depth and performance meeting the required HIC / Gmax values.

 

Standards and documentation

  • Designed to comply with the National Building Code of Canada, CSA Z614, ASTM F1487 and CWA climbing-structure standards

  • Stamped structural drawings for each model, sealed by a licensed professional engineer

  • Installation manual, anchor layout and torque schedule shipped with every bloc

  • CAD / Revit blocks and spec sheets available for project submissions

  • Annual inspection checklist supplied; replacement holds and hardware stocked

 

Warranty

Exterior surface: 4 years. Interior steel structure: 8 years. Normal climbing wear is excluded. A full warranty and safety statement is supplied with every order.

 

Pricing and lead time

MSRP from US$24,013.65 to US$58,165 per boulder, depending on the model. Freight is quoted per destination and installation is quoted per project. Typical lead time is about 8 weeks from order. Installation, site layout and final CSA compliance are the responsibility of the installer and project designer.

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