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American Athletic now offers the widest selection of wainscoting on the market, with five models to choose from to meet the requirements of a wide variety of installations. Some are best suited for light protection and softness, while others are aimed at providing maximum shock attenuation for high impact situations.
The buyer of wainscoting should consider three things when selecting wainscoting: (1) protection against injury, (2) appearance and durability, and (3) fire retardation.
Protection Against Injury - The primary purpose of wainscoting is to protect people against a shock injury to the body should they fall or run against a rigid wall surface. This kind of protection is called shock attenuation, sometimes referred to as shock absorption.
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Wainscoting should be selected on the basis of what kind of activities are going to be conducted in the area and what size person is likely to fall or run against it and with what force. For example, day care centers for children usually select lighter and softer wainscoting than do martial arts or basketball coaches.
Durability and Appearance - Wainscoting is installed on the walls of a structure. The cost of installation is high, so the product should be very durable in order to avoid the need to replace it for as long as possible.
Fire Retardation - Wainscoting is installed to and becomes part of the structure of a building. Therefore, it must meet the building codes for fire retardation. This means that the vinyl covers on the panels must contain a fire retardant in order to meet these codes.
ELITE™ Wainscoting for Maximum Shock Attenuation Model EW- 2.0
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This model is filled with two-inch thick (52 mm) closed cell polyethylene foam which has the best shock attenuation rating in our line. It will absorb or dissipate a tremendous amount of shock when struck at high velocity by a large person. The foam is firm and will keep its trim shape for years, even with very heavy use. The wood back panels and the vinyl fabric covers are the same as used in all American Athletic wainscoting.
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481-332 2' x 5' x 2” (.6 x 1.5 m x 52 mm)
481-336 2' x 5' x 2” (.6 x 1.5 m x 52 mm)
481-333 2' x 6' x 2” (.6 x 1.8 m x 52 mm)
481-337 2' x 6' x 2” (.6 x 1.8 m x 52 mm)
CLASSIC™ Wainscoting for Excellent Shock Attenuation Model CW-1.5
This model has the same specifications as the Model EW-2.0 above except that the thickness of the closed cell polyethylene foam is 1.5 inches (39 mm). It has excellent shock attenuation and is recommended for heavy use installations. The back panels and vinyl covers are the same as used in all American wainscoting products.
481-330 2' x 5' x 1.5” (.6 x 1.5 m x 39 mm)
481-334 2' x 5' x 1.5” (.6 x 1.5 m x 39 mm)
481-331 2' x 6' x 1.5” (.6 x 1.8 m x 39 mm)
481-335 2' x 6' x 1.5” (.6 x 1.8 m x 39 mm)
Model CW-1.4
This model has the same specifications as the Model CW-1.5 above except that 1.4 inch thick cross linked polyethylene foam is used as the protective layer. It also has excellent shock attenuation and is recommended for heavy use installations.
481-319 2' x 5' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.5 m x 38 mm)
481-111 2' x 5' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.5 m x 38 mm)
481-320 2' x 6' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.8 m x 38 mm)
481-121 2' x 6' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.8 m x 38 mm)
INSTRUCTOR™ Wainscoting for Good Shock Attenuation Model IW-2.0
The Instructor™ models utilize polyurethane foam for good shock attenuation and a softer feel. This model contains 2 inch (52 mm) thick prime 100 ILD Polyurethane foam and the same back panels and vinyl coated fabrics as used in all American Athletic wainscoting products. It is recommended for general use installations.
481-321 2' x 5' x 2” (.6 x 1.5 m x 52 mm)
481-211 2' x 5' x 2” (.6 x 1.5 m x 52 mm)
481-324 2' x 6' x 2” (.6 x 1.8 m x 52 mm)
481-221 2' x 6' x 2” (.6 x 1.8 m x 52 mm)
Model IW-1.4
This model has the same specifications as the Model IW-2.0 above except that 1.4 inch thick 100 ILD polyurethane foam is used as the protective layer. It has good shock attenuation and is recommended for general use installations.
481-300 2' x 5' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.5 m x 38 mm)
481-011 2' x 5' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.5 m x 38 mm)
481-307 2' x 6' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.8 m x 38 mm)
481-021 2' x 6' x 13/8”(.6 x 1.8 m x 38 mm)
Wainscoting Ordering Information
Panels can be ordered with special cut-outs for wall sockets, etc. Contact factory for special ordering information. AAI American requires that each wainscoting proposal be accompanied by drawings or sketches, with all measurements and instructions denoted. Upon receipt of your information, we will issue engineering drawings and price quotations for your approval, before the final order is fabricated. Please notate whether or not wainscoting is to have lips. Furring strips, fasteners and adhesive are not provided by the factory.
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