Resin bound rubber crumb sports underlay shockpad is designed to act as a shock layer to go between the sub base used and the All Weather Sports carpet that has been used. The SBR rubber shockpad is made by mixing SBR rubber with a PU Polyurethane binder and machine laid onto the appropriate sub base. Laid between 12 – 15mm thick onto a Macadam base or 20 – 25mm on a Dynamic base, the rubber crumb shockpad is designed to offer a degree of flexibility, low maintenance and self levelling properties which will enable a 3G / 4G All Weather Synthetic artificial Grass Turf. These types of systems are designed for sports such as Rugby, Football and Hockey as they feel like natural grass systems and they can also take the stud from a boot. Other sports systems like MUGA Multi Use Games Areas can also have these types of finishes installed. However, these systems can all be tailored to suit any size, dimension, cost requirement, funding / budget advice and can be installed in almost any location. The addition of sports floodlighting and sports fencing can also enhance the playing facility. Soft Surfaces Ltd are known for the expertise in this sector. Please visit our website or call us on 01625 445760 to discuss your project needs.
At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber mulch surfacing in Salford, Greater Manchester and are able to fit this surface nationwide.
In addition to installations, our team can offer rubber mulch surface repair services for existing rubber mulch surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a rubber mulch surface that needs either rejuvenating or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us today.
For this particular blog post, we show off one of our rubber mulch surface installations that we carried out in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Below you can see the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.
As always if you are interested in any of our rubber mulch track services we offer throughout Greater Manchester as well as nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.
What was the specification? : 40mm Rubber Mulch What colours were used? : Green and red. What was the size of the job? : 95m² How long did the job take?: 2 days on site What sub base was used? : Compacted earth and geotextile membrane.
The video below runs through the process of installing bound rubber mulch surfacing around tyres in a play area.
Please see video transcript below:
00:03 Hi guys, it’s Sam from Soft Surfaces here. And on this video we’re going to be showing you a rubber mulch around a tire pit at a primary school in Manchester. 00:10 So, here’s the actual existing surface prior to the renovation itself. As you can see from these lines around, they’re actually marking off where we’re going to be installing the rubber mulch surface. 00:19 And now finally guys, the completed surface. As you can see it looks fantastic. Rubber mulch is a brilliant safety surface and is also very customizable in different colors and specifications too. So please feel free to email us if you looking to have one installed. 00:31 Whilst we are a nationwide company here at Soft Surfaces, we actually do a lot of work in the Manchester area. Because of this, we rank in Google for these keywords: rubber play area surfaces Manchester, Northwest playground safety flooring, Manchester school flooring for kids, rubber mulch installers UK, best surface type for my playground, and even more than that. 00:54 So if you’re interested in having a quote for rubber mulch surfacing or you’d like to find out more, please find our prices and specifications on our website in the description of this video. Thanks a lot for watching guys and we hope to hear from you soon.
Benefits of Rubber Mulch Surfacing in Salford, Greater Manchester
Having a rubber mulch surface installed in the Salford, Greater Manchester area has many benefits, these include the following:
Eco-Friendly
Rubber Mulch is made from shredded tyres, this makes the surface eco friendly as it helps reduce landfill and C0² emissions.
Cost Effective
Rubber mulch can be laid directly onto grass, this means the surface needs minimal groundwork preparation before installing it. This massively appealing for people on a lower budget because it means they don’t have to pay for the extra groundworks.
Porous
Due to the way that rubber mulch is made, the surface is porous. If a surface is porous it means that water is able to fall through, minimising puddles and flooding’s.
Rubber Mulch Applications in Salford
A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing rubber mulch can actually be used for, and the truth is, its an extremely versatile flooring type.
To give some examples, here are some applications that rubber mulch can be used for in this area:
Rubber Mulch Playgrounds Salford
Rubber Mulch Parks Salford
Rubber Mulch Pathways Salford
and much more.
If there’s a specific rubber mulch surface that you are interested in having installed in the Greater Manchester area, feel free to contact us today.
Why Choose Us?
At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber mulch flooring in Salford, as well as across Greater Manchester in general.
The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Salford rubber mulch surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.
Additionally our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new rubber mulch surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will be in touch right away.
Other Greater Manchester Areas we Install Rubber Mulch
At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install Rubber Mulch surfacing throughout the Greater Manchester area, including the following areas:
Rubber Mulch Installation in Bolton
Rubber Mulch Installation in Sale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Rochdale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Stockport
Rubber Mulch Installation in Manchester
Contact us Today
If you would like rubber mulch installed in Salford, please make sure to speak to us using the contact form provided.
We can offer information on designs, colours and prices along with advice on preparation works and more.
Thank you for taking a look at our case study, and for any more questions, please get in touch today.
At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber mulch track flooring at Appleton Primary, Warrington and are able to fit this surface nationwide.
In addition to installations, our team can offer rubber mulch track repair services for existing rubber mulch track surfaces within this location, so if you currently have a rubber mulch track surface that needs either rejuvenation or resurfacing, feel free to get in touch with us today.
For this particular blog post, we show off one of our rubber mulch track installations that we carried out at Appleton Primary, Warrington.
Below you can see the specific information for this installs, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.
As always if you are interested in any of our rubber mulch track services we offer throughout Warrington as well as nationwide, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Appleton Primary, Warrington Case Study
What was the specification? : Bound Rubber Mulch Track
Please see the video below which shows the installation of a rubber mulch track. This is suitable for initiatives where children can run, walk or skip a mile daily.
Please see transcript below:
00:02 Hi, guys. It’s Tom from Soft Surfaces here. And on today’s video we’re going to be showing you a daily mile installation at Appleton Thorn Primary, Warrington. The first thing we did for this job is actually dig out the base of the track itself. So this was actually in a very large field. You can see from these photos here, we’re digging out our base ready to actually install the track into that area. So this is a very large area, which means obviously you have to use this machinery here as you can see, digging up the base. Ready for us then to actually begin the installation process itself. So these are a very popular surface type for schools, obviously because it keeps the kids fit, and it gives them a lot of exercise throughout their recreational and educational use really. So next up we then lay down the membrane, which you can see us actually doing here on this photo. And then after that, we begin to create the stone sub-base. This is essentially the layer that goes on prior to the rubber mulch being installed to the surface. And this essentially works as a protective layer to ensure that weed do not grow through the surface. Obviously improving the longevity of the surface generally as well. So you can see that actually being applied now, and the process is starting to come together very nicely. You see from this next shot here in a minute that we actually start to use drone footage to actually show the entire track, as you can see there. We use it basically to kind of show the scale of the track that we’re installing here, and obviously the stone base is laid at this particular moment of the job. So next up our team are actually raking up the a stone base, obviously getting it ready for the rubber mulch to be installed. And now far as applying the rubber mulch itself. So we obviously pour that on there with the mixer. And it’s obviously ready, and we obviously then screed that onto these stones sub-base and let the kind of glue settle and dry in the sun, ready for it to kind of just settle in. And basically the surface is then completely installed. So you can see, it is a very large job for us. We got some more drone footage here of us actually screening that off, flying it down making sure it’s all properly installed. And now finally for the completed project. So you can see again using our drone here, we’re going to take that up to the sky and show you the scale of the job. There it is installed. A really, really big job for is this one. And they were very, very pleased with the outcome. Obviously it does like I said, give the kids the ability to be using this for educational and recreational use. And just generally a great facility to have during playtime or lunchtime, or whatever it may be. Here at Soft Surfaces, we’re a nationwide company that install these surface types and many other surface types across the United Kingdom. So if you have any questions about this, or you’d like to have a look at kind of getting one installed or maintained. Please just drop us a message. You can find our website in the description of this video. Finally guys, as you can see from the video here, this black part of the installation is actually for vehicle access. And this is great. Obviously, it means the vehicles can drive across the surface itself to obviously maintain the grass in the middle, or something like that. And it just means that the actual surface isn’t getting damaged as the vehicle is using it, keeping it in the best condition possible, really. So finally guys, after a lot of experiences on these sports facilities across the United Kingdom, we actually rank in Google for these key phrases, “Rubbing mulch track construction U.K. Warrington school surfacing specialists. Nationwide running track company. Sports surfacing installers Warrington. Athletics track builders in the United Kingdom.” And even more than that. So as I mentioned earlier guys, if you are interested in this surface type or other surface types, please just find our website in the description of this video. Drop us an email, and we’ll come back to you as soon as we can. Thanks a lot for watching!
Benefits of Rubber Mulch Flooring in Warrington, Cheshire
Having a rubber mulch track installed in the Warrington, Cheshire area has many benefits, these include the following:
Eco-Friendly
Rubber mulch is made from shredded tyres, this makes the surface eco friendly as it helps reduce landfill and C0² emissions.
Cost Effective
Rubber mulch can be laid directly onto grass, this means the surface needs minimal groundwork preparation before installing it. This is massively appealing for people on lower budgets as they do not need to pay for extra groundworks and preparation works.
Porous
Due to the way that rubber mulch is made, the surface is porous. If a surface is porous it means that water is able to fall through, minimising puddles and floodings.
Rubber Mulch Applications in Warrington
A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing rubber mulch can actually be used for, and the truth is, its an extremely versatile flooring type.
To give some examples, here are some applications that rubber mulch can be used for in this area:
Rubber Mulch Playgrounds
Rubber Mulch Parks
Rubber Mulch Pathways
and much more.
If there’s a specific rubber mulch surface that you are interested in having installed in the Cheshire area, feel free to contact us today.
Why Choose Us?
At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber mulch flooring in Warrington, as well as across Cheshire in general.
The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality materials for our works, and our professional, hard working installers will work tirelessly to ensure your Cheshire rubber mulch track surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.
Additionally our team can take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new rubber mulch track surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will get back to you right away.
Other Cheshire Areas we Install Rubber Mulch Tracks
At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install Rubber Mulch Tracks throughout the Cheshire area, including the following areas:
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Chester
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Crewe
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Runcorn
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Widnes
Rubber Mulch Track Installation in Macclesfield
and any other surrounding area.
Get in Touch
If you are looking for more information on rubber mulch surfaces, please get in touch today. A member of our team will be happy to assist you with your project.
At Soft Surfaces we’re a specialist installer on Rubber Mulch in Burscough, Ormskirk and are able to fit this surface nationwide.
Post installation our team offers Rubber Mulch repair services for existing rubber mulch services within this location, so if you have a rubber mulch surface that needs either resurfacing or rejuvenating, be sure to get in touch with us.
For this particular blog post, we show off one of our Rubber Mulch installations that we carried out in Burscough, Ormskirk.
Below you can see the specific information for this install, as well as the video transcript describing the job in detail.
If you are interested in any of our rubber mulch services we offer throughout Burscough or the entire Ormskirk area, be sure to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.
Rubber Mulch in Burscough, Ormskirk
What was the specification? : Bound rubber mulch at 40mm depth What colours were used? : Buff colour What was the size of the job? : 122m² How long did the job take?: 1 day on site What sub base was used? : Compacted earth
A local pub in Burscough wanted to reduce the risks for the children playing on their equipment so that parents and kids can enjoy a relaxing time together, whilst having fun.
At Soft Surfaces we understand the need to reduce risks of injury when using equipment especially when it’s designed for children. We have our rubber extensively tested to meet requirements like critical fall height and help prevent serious injury.
Playground Flooring Rubber Shred
In the upcoming video, we will explain the transition that this local public house went through to protect the children who use their play equipment. This installation in Burscough, Ormskirk completely transform the tired patchy earth into a natural looking safety surface.
Please see video transcript below:
00:06 Hi guys, it’s Dan from Soft Surfaces here and today we’re going to be showing you a rubber mulch installation at the Bull & Dog Inn, Burscough, Ormskirk area.
00:14 So the first thing we do here is actually install the Geotextile Membrane, which is placed onto the surface. So as you can see this is a necessary part which we then install the rubber mulch on top of.
00:24 After the membrane is placed, the rubber mulch is then prepared, so you can see on this video here we’re preparing that mulch then to be installed.
00:32 After this, the rubber mulch is actually applied to the surface. So these photos you can see it being installed there. It’s a very nice natural finish, but obviously gives the kids the safety that they need.
00:38 And here’s the completed project now. So it’s a great little playground surface this for this Inn, as obviously it gives the kids ability to play whilst the family are going out for a meal or drink or whatever they’re doing, and obviously keeps the kids safe being rubber mulch, and being that rubber soft surface.
00:52 So that’s a really nice close up photo there of the surface itself.
00:56 If you enjoyed this video. Thanks for watching, guys, and I’ll see you guys later.
Ormskirk town is located in the district of West Lancashire it’s only 13 miles away from Liverpool and the home to Edge Hill University. The population of Ormskirk is 24,196 and with it being located only a stone’s throw away from one of the largest cities in the UK and Liverpool also being a city which was the capital of culture in 2008. Which brought an increase in popularity to all surrounding areas as there were increases in tourism and funding.
With Liverpool in the South and Preston in the North the A59 is the main road linking the two passing Ormskirk on the route. Also the A570 crosses Ormskirk from West to East linking up Southport to the national motorway network at junction 3 on th M58 which passes within 3 miles of the centre of town.
Major refurbishments where also taken out in 2009 on the local railway station with upgrades costing around £1 million this was due to Ormskirk being the northern terminus for Merseyrail.
Benefits of Rubber Mulch Flooring in Burscough, Ormskirk
Having a rubber mulch surface installed in the Burscough, Ormskirk area has many benefits, these include the following:
Low maintenance
When you compare organic mulch to rubber mulch, the density and durability of rubber mulch translates into much less maintenance and ends up saving a lot of time and money.
Long Lasting Surface
Rubber mulch deteriorates at a very slow rate, so you can expect to enjoy the surface for many years to come without the hassle of topping the surface up annually.
Environmentally Friendly
A lot of rubber mulch is made from recycled tires, using the material helps to prevent landfills from overflowing and gives us the opportunity to recycle the material in a beautiful way.
Rubber Mulch Applications in Burscough
A lot of our clients are often interested in what types of surfacing rubber mulch can be actually be used for, and the truth is, its an extremely versatile flooring type.
To give some examples, here are some applications that rubber mulch can be used for in this area:
Rubber Mulch School Playgrounds Burscough
Rubber Mulch Landscaping Burscough
Rubber Mulch Playground Burscough
and many more.
If there is a specific rubber mulch surface you would be interested in having installed in the Ormskirk area, feel free to contact us today, and we will be more than happy to help
Why Choose Us?
At Soft Surfaces, our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber mulch in Burscough, as well as across the Ormskirk area.
The team pride themselves on only using the highest quality material for our works, and our hard working installers will work relentlessly to ensure your Burscough rubber mulch surface looks exactly the way you want it.
Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface post installation too, making the process of caring for your new rubber mulch surface a breeze. Feel free to get in touch with us if this is something you would be interested in, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Surrounding Areas we Install Rubber Mulch
At Soft Surfaces, we are able to install Rubber Mulch throughout the Ormskirk area, including the following areas:
Rubber Mulch Installation in Skelmersdale
Rubber Mulch Installation in Kirkby
Rubber Mulch Installation in Formby
Rubber Mulch Installation in Southport
Rubber Mulch Installation in Litherland
Contact Us
Our team would be more than happy to offer you more information or any questions you have about our rubber mulch which we provide. Simply fill in the contact form provided and we will get back to you at the earliest opportunity.
Over time, Rubber Mulch has become a popular type of surfacing to have at schools due to the wide amount of benefits it can offer. But what are these benefits?
Today’s post will explore more into this question and give you a better understanding of the growing popularity of this surface and why it’ll continue to grow! Carry on reading to learn more about rubber mulch safety surface designs and how these products are used.
Surfaces that are covered in Bonded Mulch can vary from place to place due to the customisation options that it offers for you. For example, colours. Picking your flooring can be difficult as certain surfaces only allow for a certain colour to be chosen but with Rubber Play Bark, that’s different.
As well as this, Rubber Mulch is environmentally friendly. Using recused truck tyres, it avoids the need to burn them, causing immense pollution to occur. Instead, they are shredded up and then used for the flooring. Due to this, the surface can last for a while as rubber like this won’t rot or decompose at a fast rate. This usually means that over time, this surface can withstand a lot more natural deterioration compared to a lot of others.
Playgrounds are a great place to be surfaced with this material as it also feels incredibly nice for the users. Children will often find themselves intrigued by the flooring and enjoy the feeling of it, improving their knowledge of the world around them. Keeping this in mind, sensory development is a key feature of playgrounds so having a flooring that not only looks interesting but feels interesting is important. See this post to learn more about different learning activities children can do on the playground.
Rubber Play Bark Safety Flooring
Grass and mud can be dangerous for kids to play on top of in wet conditions as they can end up slipping and hurting themselves in a serious way. Often, this can lead to you having to look for a new surface to replace the current one to avoid these types of accidents. However, it can be an expensive procedure as many of the surfaces require a certain sub-base for them to be installed on top of them. Rubber Mulch safety surfacing is different though.
Applicable on any surface, you can avoid these slip injuries quite easily. Grass, mud and other surfaces which can be dangerous can be surfaced with no problem. Water on the surface will be absorbed by the mulch, resulting in no puddles/wet areas being formed. Chances of slipping are reduced massively as there aren’t many chances for kids to slip on it.
Not only is it slip-resistant, but the actual surfacing itself quite soft. Those who may fall over on it will notice that the ground isn’t as hard or painful to fall on compared to other surfaces. Being well renowned for absorbing the impact of falls and tumbles, many schools and sport facilities often like to have this surface installed to avoid any players gaining an injury.
Schools will put pupil safety first above entertainment. Ofsted believe this as well and safety precautions can really help boost the rating of your school. However, some of the safer surfaces and equipment can cost a lot of money and can often become useless at certain times (winter, rain etc.). Rubber Mulch play areas in school however can solve these problems and can give a safe access to the playground for the pupils.
As previously stated, rain isn’t a huge issue with Bonded Mulch as the surface itself is porous and allows for the absorption of water through the material. Avoiding puddles forming is incredibly useful as it can keep the playground operating properly and stops anything from preventing it and leading to injury.
With winter approaching, most surfaces can become incredibly dangerous as ice will start to form over it and cause the area to become slippery. If someone falls over on this type of ground, the injury can become a lot more serious. Rubber Play Bark is quite good with this though. Certain de-icer sprays can be applied to it without any issues, meaning the flooring keeps its friction and softness.
Safe Mulch Play Surfacing
Compared to most other types of surfaces, Rubber Mulch safety surface designs are becoming more and more popular over time. With its properties not only benefit children’s safety but benefitting their imaginations and senses, many schools are deciding to have this flooring on their playgrounds. One of the strongest selling points, however, is how it’s able to be applied on almost any other surface without causing any issues.
Certain pieces of equipment might be difficult to place some surfacing around it, but safe mulch play surfacing avoids this issue and allows you to make sure that your equipment is safe to use. It’s important however to always perform regular checks on the play area to see if any damage has been caused.
Spotting the damage and acting straight away can avoid any more unnecessary damage being caused and can result in the surface being able to only have minor repairs done on it. We at Soft Surfaces can help with any part of this process, ranging from the planning, installation, maintenance and repairs. Over 20 years of experience makes us stand out from the rest of the industry and you’ll tell when our knowledgeable staff are able to provide the exact service you are looking for!
When it comes to playing area surfacing, there are so many different types of materials that you can choose from, ranging from wet pour to artificial grass. However, one type of surfacing that seems to be quite popular for playgrounds is rubber mulch.
The material is incredibly versatile and once you know the benefits this material offers; rubber play bark becomes a lot more appealing and suitable for a wide range of applications.
Rubber Mulch is a type of surface that can be installed mainly on playgrounds that are made up entirely of shredded rubber. As well as this, the rubber bark particles are bonded together with a special resin so there is no rotting, movement or loss of particles.
In addition, bonded mulch is a porous material meaning that it can dry out quickly in case it starts to rain, or water makes contact. This keeps the surface clean and dry and allows kids to carry on playing.
Another thing about this surface is that it comes bonded together to form a tightly packed material. This is different from other loose chipping surfaces as it means material won’t get lost from the area leading to the need for a top-up.
Why is Bonded Mulch Good for Playgrounds?
Bonded Mulch offers many major benefits to playgrounds, which can reflect a positive image to the community. These benefits include:
Eco-friendly – The mulch is made up of shredded recycled rubber, meaning the material isn’t harvested in a damaging way.
Cost-effective – When it comes to installing the surface, minimal groundwork preparation is required, in addition to no edging needing to be installed. It can also be overlaid on existing surfaces without interfering with drainage systems.
Range of depths – It can be installed at the correct depth to suit the Critical Fall Height (CFH) of any play equipment in the area.
Looks natural – Every piece of shredded rubber is unique, giving it a natural appearance; it stays in place as it prevents material spread to surrounding areas.
Absorbs impact – Mulch provides a soft impact in case anyone falls over on the surface, reducing the risk of injury to kids if they fall off any equipment.
Porous – The surfacing is permeable as if installed on a free draining sub-base allows the surface to dry out quickly, keeping the whole surface clean and dry.
Flexible – It can easily be installed around play equipment, on mounds and gradients, putting less stress on the installation process.
Usable in all weather – Rubber mulch is an anti-slip surface, keeping playground safety high and making sure children don’t end up hurting themselves. The porous properties also prevent flooding and puddles in the area.
Minimal maintenance – The particles within the material are bonded together with a special resin, eliminating movement, loss of particles or rotting. Bare patches are also prevented in areas of high activity.
As mentioned before, rubber play bark is well-known for being one of the safest surfaces you can install on a playground. The flooring type complies with play regulations, including BS EN 1177 and British and European standards. Have a look at this post to see some of the different designs you might see for this surface.
Following this, the rubberised bark surfacing is incredibly soft. If a child does fall on this surface, the likelihood of an injury occurring is far lower compared to other hard surfaces like tarmac. It will be able to absorb the impact and prevent the child from feeling most of the pain.
Unlike other types of surfacing like wet pour, mulch can be applied directly onto grass. This is great for playgrounds which are located on grass and can’t have wet pour applied to them due to that fact. Bonded mulch can make many playgrounds safer.
Another good point to keep in mind is how it can be applied around equipment. Some pieces of equipment might be quite difficult to reinforce with safety surfacing. However, this product is incredibly flexible, so it can be fitted in places that other surfacing options might miss.
Rubber play bark is an incredible safety surface and most playgrounds could really benefit from it. Aesthetically pleasing whilst also being incredibly safe, kids can not only feel reassured about the surface but enjoy the rustic appearance. Visit this RoSPA page to find out more about safe play areas.
If you have any questions about the specification or wish to get a quote, then send us an enquiry today! Soft Surfaces have been involved in the surfacing industry for over 20 years meaning the advice we give you is some of the best and most professional in the industry.
Our team will work to meet your standards and plan so there is no need for you to worry about the construction. Bonded mulch doesn’t take long either so there should be no worries about damage to the playground for a while.
The synthetic turf football field specification is now widely used for a number of sports facilities across the UK. Artificial pitches are ideal for schools and clubs as they can be used in all weather conditions for a range of different activities. We are able to install these surfaces to suit many specifications, area sizes and performance qualities. Popular designs for synthetic football surfaces include 2G and 3G carpets which each have different playing qualities.
For more information on the artificial pitches we can install, please contact us using the enquiry form on this page. One of our team will get back to you as soon as possible with more details on the prices for this type of project.
A lot of schools and public sports clubs will have 2G synthetic grass surfacing installed for activities like football and hockey. This specification has an infill of silica sand applied within the grass fibres to ensure that it has the right playing qualities and is comfortable for players to use. The carpet is also permeable, meaning it can be used for all-weather activities as water can easily drain through the carpet and into the ground below.
3G Grass Sports Pitches
Astroturf 3G synthetic MUGA surfaces are perfect for sports like football and rugby as they contain rubber infill as well as sand. This means they can take the stud from a boot and are designed to look and feel the same as a natural grass pitch. The 3G specification is now being installed for schools as well as training grounds for professional football clubs. Game line markings can be installed as required, along with extras like fencing and floodlighting and these will help to increase revenue from the sports facility as it will allow the area to be open for longer and generate more income.
The astroturf ball court has no set dimensions or size and this means that it can be installed in most defined areas without too many problems. The specification of the 3G football turf can be adapted to suit many different types of designs and uses. A third-generation soccer pitch would normally be installed at a pile height of 40mm however if rugby is to be played then it is would require a 50 or 60mm pile height for the purpose of shock absorbency and rugby playing characteristics. The design of 3G football surfacing can also change from monofilament to fibrillated and this will also affect the cost and maintenance once the football pitch is installed.
Have a look at this video which shows our team installing a synthetic turf football field. This project included full excavation of the area, setting up a drainage system, groundworks and laying the 3G surfacing itself. The completed facility can be used for football as well as rugby due to the natural playing qualities which are provided. We have completed many jobs like this for different clients including leisure centres and schools.
Soft Surfaces Ltd are prime contractors in this sports sector and we can help you with all aspects of the projects. Funding/budgets, specifications, designs, costs and quotations are all services that we can offer, along with the full construction and maintenance of the facility. Please get in touch with our team today to receive a quote for installing an artificial grass sports pitch for your facility. We’d be happy to provide you with a detailed quote for the work you need us to carry out.
– Thickness: 250mm Type 1 MOT – Thickness: 50mm Open Textured 20mm aggregate base course macadam – Manufacturer: Soft Surfaces, Tel: 01625 445760
Base: In situ Shockpad : 2-6mm SBR rubber granule material
– Thickness: 15-25mm dependent on tolerances
Surface Course: Non Filled Synthetic Sports Turf Surfaces
– Manufacturer: Soft Surfaces Ltd, 35 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5AR – Tel: 01625 445760, Fax: 01625 525619 – Email: [email protected] Website: www.sportsandsafetysurfaces.co.uk – Colour: Green – Pile Height: TBC – Description: Non Infill artificial grass (known as 4G 4th generation sports surface) – Health and Safety: CHAS accredited, API accredited, CONSTRUCTIONLINE accredited Substance known to be toxic or carcinogenic on skin or released as vapour or dust during normal use: Not permitted 420 LINE MARKINGS
General: For all types of surfacing, provide the following:
– Name and contact details of installer. – Date of installation. – Name and contact details of manufacturer. – Type/ description/ reference of products used. – Manufacturer’s recommended inspection and maintenance procedures to maintain safety and impact absorbing performance. – Manufacturer’s recommended cleaning and maintenance methods, where relevant.
Synthetic Turf Pitch Ball Roll Tests is carried out to newly installed artificial sports pitches, synthetic sport courts and multi use games areas. The sports pitch testing can be carried out insitu onsite to new sports pitches that have been constructed or to existing MUGAs where a quality control test report can be carried out as a conditioning test to make sure the surface meets the requirements set out by the governing sports bodies which could be IATS, FIFA, IRB or FIH. The ball roll measures how far the ball rolls compared to that of natural grass on the astroturf pitches but these results vary from the various sports surfaces with obviously the ball roll results differing from sand filled, sand dressed artificial grass to the likes of bitmac surfacing and rubberised MUGA flooring.
Sports surface testing can also help determine an appropriate maintenance programme to keep your pitch in the best condition possible and to ensure it remains safe and gives the best performance characteristics for the players. It is crucial to carry out safety and performance surface testing for colleges, universities and leisure centres because the flooring needs to be kept within the parameters set out to meet the standards and regular maintenance is needed to make sure that conditioning test results still makes the surface performance meet the standards and safety parameters for the children to play on. If you would like some costs, prices and quotes for these tests please email [email protected] or visit our website which explains the different sports surface testing we can carry out. Please share this article if you found it helpful. Do you think sports surface testing is important? Leave us a comment below!
Recently I had a customer on the phone who said, “What generation of sports pitch surfacing is it when it’s got billions of rubber balls in the flooring?” He went on to describe it as the rubber black chippings that get into your trainers and is a nightmare when you get home as it goes all over the house.
The honest answer to that is it is a 3rd generation 3G synthetic turf surface. This type of sports pitch has both sand and rubber infill within the fake grass which is also known to many as a plastic pitch or astroturf rubber crumb sports pitches. These rubber infill particles help to keep the fake grass fibres upright and replicate the natural playing characteristics of real grass. The rubber crumb can also help to cushion players’ muscles and joints during training and matches to prevent injury and strain. It’s important to keep a 3G fake grass pitch in top condition by regularly redistributing the rubber infill and topping it up if it becomes low. This will maintain good playing qualities and prevent the turf from becoming slippery.
So where does 4G, 5G or even a 6G pitch come into play? Many people might ask this and it is a very good question. I am sure very soon a fourth-generation pitch will be accredited by the governing bodies of the FA, FIFA, FIH, IRB and RFU. However at present, there isn’t a set standard for these and many companies, contractors and suppliers are looking to design the latest innovation. The 3G rubber infilled surfacing is typically installed as the latest and best specification of artificial grass sports pitch surfaces.
Fourth-generation 4G sports surfaces are marketed to be a non-infill artificial grass ideal for ATPs, STPs and MUGAs. The fifth-generation 5G surfacing is labelled as a full rubber crumb infilled carpet and soccer domes claim to have this latest innovation installed. Some football leagues are now advertising to have a sixth-generation 6G ball court. However, the truthful answer is that if you had a football club and wanted to advertise the latest design or flooring then you would probably say you have the 7G football or rugby pitch.
We are experts in the installation of these 3G fake grass sports surfaces and we would love to discuss any queries you have. This could be regarding a full construction project or maintenance works for an existing area. Please use our contact form to tell us a bit about your enquiry today. We’ll get back to you with some friendly advice regarding pricing and designs. You can also take a look at our website here http://softsurfaces.co.uk/ which includes case studies and product examples for the work we carry out at schools, clubs and residential sports facilities in the UK.
Feel free to contact our team if you are interested in installing one of these facilities. We’d be happy to advise you on the prices and give you some product sheets to look through.
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