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Rubber Golf Pathway Installation in Prestbury

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At Soft Surfaces, we’re a specialist installer on rubber golf pathway flooring in Prestbury, Cheshire and are able to fit this surface across nationwide.

In addition to installations, our team can also offer rubber golf pathway repair service for existing rubber golf pathways within this location, so if you have currently got a rubber golf pathway that need either resurfacing or rejuvenating, feel free to get in touch with us.

For this particular blog post, we show off one of our rubber golf pathway installations that we carried out in Prestbury.

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’re interested in any of our golf pathway services we offer throughout Prestbury or the entire Cheshire area, feel free to get in touch with us for a free, no obligation quote today.

EPDM surfacing is a popular choice for many outdoor areas, we recently used it for a rubber golf pathway installation in Prestbury. The existing walkway throughout the golf course consisted of a simple muddy path with timber edgings around the whole area. This became unsuitable as it got waterlogged in wet weather and did not fit in with the rest of the outdoor features at the club.

The client chose to have the path area resurfaced with a specialist EPDM rubber surface type to create a safe and comfortable walkway which visitors could enjoy using. This specification was chosen to create a great improvement on the existing area as it was covered in loose stones and dirt. If you have an outdoor path which is in poor condition and needs resurfacing, get in touch with us today through our contact form to discuss the costs.

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To begin the walkway surface construction, we first had to clear the area and get rid of all the dirt and mud which was on the original path. Next we completed the groundworks and laid out a dynamic stone sub base that made up the foundations of the rubber golf pathway installation. This sub base is popular for outdoor spaces like sports courts and playgrounds because it provides strength and also permeability which helps to aid drainage. This is because the stones themselves are porous, and the gaps between them let water pass through easily to keep the surface free from puddles.

After our installers had completed the sub base and groundworks, they moved onto laying out the rubber surfacing itself. The chosen EPDM safety surface consists of two layers which work together as an advanced system. The first layer that we installed onto the golf course path was an SBR base course which gives the surfacing its safety qualities. SBR rubber is mixed with a binder and then laid out onto the prepared sub base to act as a shockpad. Other areas which have this type of surface installed are playgrounds and recreational facilities. This is because the shockpad can absorb impact and prevent injuries, therefore, protecting children playing on the area.

The final part of this rubber golf pathway installation was to apply the second layer of surfacing. This consists of EPDM rubber granules combined with a specialist glue and poured onto the pre-laid SBR base. For this particular project the client chose the ‘earth blend’ coloured rubber, this is a mixture of brown, yellow and eggshell crumb. By choosing this design, the rubber golf pathway now has a natural appearance which is in keeping with the rest of the club but is also safe and comfortable for users to walk on.

The image above shows the completed pathway after the whole installation process was finished. When the rubber surfacing had cured and the project was done, staff and visitors at the golf club in Prestbury were very happy with the new walkway as it looks great and can be used safely all year round. The porous nature of this surface type means that it is suitable for use even in wet weather without becoming slippery or flooded.

Take a look at this video which goes through the whole construction project from start to finish so you can see the work which was carried out for this golf club pathway:

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We have completed many projects at clubs and leisure facilities to install different types of pathway surfaces and outdoor facilities. Our team of specialists would be happy to offer you any advice you need with regards to the designs, surface types and costs for installing a walkway like this one. We can also create designs for other path surfaces including resin bound stone and rubber mulch so don’t hesitate to ask if you are interested in one of these. Fill in our short enuqiry form today and someone from our head office will be in touch to offer more details on the prices, specifications and designs for rubber golf pathway installation at your facility.

Benefits of EPDM Flooring in Prestbury, Cheshire

Having a Rubber Golf Pathway installed in the Prestbury, Cheshire area has many benefits, these include the following:

Cost Effective

EPDM as a surface is a very cost effective flooring option in the long term. Though the initial cost you receive maybe deemed high, but when factoring in the durability of the surface and the lack of maintenance required the surface becomes to be very cost effective.

Durable

EPDM surfaces are tenacious and durable. This means the surface can withstand heavy foot traffic and friction. The surface can also handle frequent changes in weather conditions, moisture damage and high intensity works.

Versatile

EPDM as a surface rubber granules are available in a variety of colours. This allows our installers to get creative with the design options, giving your desired specification.

Why Choose Us?

At Soft Surfaces our team have over 25 years of experience installing rubber golf pathways in Prestbury, 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 Prestbury rubber golf pathway surface looks brilliant no matter the specification you desire.

Our team can also take care of the maintenance of your surface once installed too, making the process of caring for your new rubber golf pathway 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 Golf Pathways

At Soft Surfaces, we’re able to install rubber golf pathways throughout the Cheshire area, including the following:

  • Rubber Golf Pathways Warrington
  • Rubber Golf Pathways Chester
  • Rubber Golf Pathways Crewe
  • Rubber Golf Pathways Runcorn
  • Rubber Golf Pathways Widnes

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If you would like Rubber Golf Pathway installed in Prestbury, 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.

Synthetic Turf Football Field

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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.

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2G Synthetic Grass Carpet

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.

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Installing Artificial Football Fields

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.

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Unfilled Synthetic Sports Turf Surfacing

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SURFACINGS FOR SPORT PITCHES, MUGAS, ROOFTOPS 120 SURFACING FOR MUGA, SPORTS PITCHES, ALL WEATHER FIELDS

  • Type: Unfilled Synthetic Turf
  • Anticipated usage: to be confirmed
  • Priority of activities: 1. 5-a-side football, 2. Hockey, 3. Athletics
  • Standard of play: Recreational

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220 UNFILLED SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF SURFACING

  • Sub-base: Base Course Macadam

– 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

  • Method of Application : Painted white lines

– Setting Out: To accredited standards (FA, FIFA, IRB, FIH) – Colour: Dependent of primary sports COMPLETION 910 SPORTS SURFACE TESTING

  • Testing Body: Sports & Safety Surfaces accredited independent laboratory
  • Timing: Within ten days of completing the surface works.
  • Test Results: Submit.

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930 DOCUMENTATION

  • 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

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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.

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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!

Billions of Rubber Balls in Fake Grass – 3g, 4g, 5g, 6g Pitches?

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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.

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Sports Pitch Rubber Infill

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.

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4G Artificial Pitches

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.

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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.

Have you ever played on a 3G rubber infilled sports surface? What did you think of the performance qualities?

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Waterlogged Synthetic All Weather Pitch Solutions

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Over time, and without an adequate maintenance schedule, artificial grass sports pitches can start to lose their porosity and begin holding water. This can have a detrimental effect on the performance qualities of the sport surface and can also make it unsafe for use. Waterlogged synthetic all weather pitch solutions are a corrective maintenance process that basically cleans or extracts the contaminated infill from the artificial carpet and restores the surface back to its original performance capabilities.

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Waterlogged Synthetic All Weather Pitch

Synthetic 2G or 3G all weather sports pitches can become flooded and waterlogged for all kids of reasons, however the most common reasons are compaction and contamination of the sand and rubber infill layer due to a lack of proper maintenance. The sand infill of a 2G sports pitch and the rubber infill of a 3G sports pitch is installed to enhance the overall performance quality of the artificial all weather surfacing. Installed deep within the grass pile, the sand and rubber keeps the turf fibres upright and improves how the surface plays during training sessions and competitive matches. If the sports pitch infill is not looked after properly it can become compacted, where the particles get stuck together within the synthetic grass surfacing and cause the system to lose its porosity. The sand and rubber infill layers can also become contaminated by moss and algae which grows within the artificial turf surface if it is not kept clean, this also leads to a loss of porosity in the artificial sports pitch system. Once the artificial sports grass has compaction and contamination within the infill which is moss, algae and algal squidge then it starts to slow down the drainage leading to a waterlogged synthetic all weather pitch. With poor drainage the artificial sports pitches start to hold water and any surfaces with standing water makes the sports flooring become dangerous, slippery and loses its ‘all weather’ capabilities. A sports surface regeneration, restoration or all weather pitch rejuvenation helps get the MUGA court, full sized hockey pitch, full size football field or training pitches get back to almost ‘as new’ where the drainage allows any rainwater to flow through the surfacing as the full construction should be porous. Synthetic turf sports pitch rejuvenation involved extracting the dirty and contaminated sand and rubber infill and replacing it with a clean new layer. This brings back the permeability of the surface and improves the performance characteristics for players.

Artificial Sports Grass Maintenance

In order to keep your synthetic turf pitch safe and performing well, it’s important to carry out cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis to prevent it from becoming contaminated and waterlogged. This could be as simple as regular drag brushing and getting rid of any debris from the surface to prevent it from making the grass fibres dirty. However if the artificial grass becomes damaged or starts holding water, it may be necessary to carry out more maintenance such as repairs and rejuvenation to bring back to original safety and performance qualities. If you would like any costs on deep cleaning maintenance schedules, rejuvenations, regenerating or even resurfacing of your sports surfaces all weather pitch then please use our contact form to tell us about your enquiry.

Alternatively you can visit our website on http://softsurfaces.co.uk/ which will have several blogs showing the details as to why your pitch might not be making most of its full potential. Please let us know if you have any questions about a waterlogged synthetic all weather pitch or any other sport surfacing maintenance issues. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic!

All Weather Pitch Sports Surfaces

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All-weather pitches are synthetic sports pitches constructed in artificial grass. These sports surfaces can be line marked for multi-use sports so one court can be used for a football pitch, rugby pitch, basketball court, netball court, and hockey pitch. All of the old fashioned astroturf surfaces will eventually be replaced with a new 3G (third-generation) MUGA (multi-use game area).

Feel free to get in touch with our team if you have any questions about these specifications or the costs for this work. Just complete the contact box on this page and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can to talk about prices and designs.

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Refurbishing All Weather Pitch

The refurbishment of an all-weather surface involves firstly the uplift and removal of the existing Astroturf all-weather pitch. This is done using a Turf Muncher removal machine. The Turf muncher is a machine designed for the rip-up and replacement of synthetic turf all-weather pitch surfaces. Synthetic turf sports pitches and artificial sports surfaces have developed over the years from old astroturf plastic surfacing to innovative 3G sports facilities.

The main issue is the landfill of old astroturf surfacing and this is where the turf muncher separates itself from its competition. The Turf Muncher is able to uplift and remove the synthetic turf, remove the sand and rubber infill from the artificial grass then roll up the surfacing so it can be reused or recycled.

Upgrading Sports Facilities

A sports pitch refurb is an upgrade generally designed and cost because of the ability to create revenue from renting the sports facility out. The refurbishment is upgrading an old astroturf sports surface and refurbishing to a third generation synthetic grass. Upgrading the sports pitch whether it is a football field, rugby field, hockey pitch, netball pitch, basketball pitch or tennis court can be done to fit the customer’s timescales and can be completed to meet the funding, budget and quote. The refurbishment is needed when the existing all-weather pitch has lived its lifespan and the synthetic turf is not meeting the playing characteristics.

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Sometimes towards the end of the lifespan of the synthetic astroturf surfacing, you can rejuvenate the surface within a sports maintenance package that will get a few extra years out of the playing surface as the infill is cleaned and any contamination is taken out with the full rejuvenation. The removal of sand infill is usually needed because the fibres and yarn of the artificial grass will be wearing away and if the sand infill isn’t removed then it will be like a beach sports surface.

Installing All Weather Surfacing

Once the synthetic turf is ready to be ripped up, uplifted, removed, recycled, refurbished, upgraded and resurfaced then we can help with the design, planning, quote, price, costs, specification, budget, construction, maintenance, dimensions, size of pitch whether it is an 11 a side football pitch, 7-a-side football court, 5-a-side football area or even help and assistance with the funding of the sports pitch renovation.

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Take a look at this video to see a full construction of an all-weather sports surface using 3G synthetic turf for football and rugby.

Another popular choice by councils, architects and leisure centres is to upgrade, clean, resurface tennis courts into MUGAs and multi-use games areas. The reason for this is because an old macadam surface can easily be renovated by cleaning the surface and then overlaying the existing surfacing with synthetic turf or a polymeric surface. Both are fine for tennis playing characteristics and meet other requirements on sports courts like football, mini tennis, basketball and netball. Multi-use games areas are known as multi educational games areas, sports courts, multi-sports arenas, small side footy ball courts and MUGAs.

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Why is My Synthetic All Weather Pitch Holding Water and Flooding?

Synthetic all weather pitches may be holding water and flooding due to lack of maintenance or incorrect maintenance services being carried out.

Many maintenance visits in the UK consist of a tractor pulling a drag brush around and topping up sand to the top of the sports surfacing which people you might be shocked to find out is wrong.

Every artificial sports pitch and synthetic all-weather pitch inevitably will get a build-up of contamination which could be sporns, moss, algae and algal squidge. This build up clogs the infill and makes the surfacing poor draining hence the holding water.

The maintenance contractor needs to remove the contaminated infill or clean this regularly to extend the lifespan of the pitch and not just throw new sand on top of the contaminated infill because this won’t solve any problems whatsoever.

It is inevitable that after 8-10 years you will need to have a sports surfacing rejuvenation which will remove and replace the existing infill making the drainage back to new but without regular maintenance or correct maintenance, this process could be needed in as little as 5 years.

MUGA Pitch Services

We offer a wide range of services including the construction and maintenance of these outdoor games areas. We have worked with many schools, colleges and local leisure centres to install multipurpose facilities which are perfect for many activities. For more information on the all-weather pitch sports surfaces we offer, please fill in our contact form to receive a product sheet and quote today. The costs for this type of project do vary but we would be happy to offer you some helpful advice.

Artificial Cricket Wicket Surfacing

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Artificial Cricket Wicket Surfacing is supply and installed throughout the UK to ECB approval by many contractors and installers. The ECB approve systems to make sure the correct playing characteristics are met for the sport of cricket. The cricket wicket could be a new construction of a match pitch area, refurbishment of a bowling practice area or recreational cricket wicket caged area but it is always recommended to use an ECB approved company. The installation needs to be carried out by a professional contractor and we work closely with companies who can do this at costs to meet your budget and quality second to none. For further details on the costs and prices of the synthetic turf cricket wickets, the cricket wicket surfacing specification or designs of single bay practice cricket wicket facilities up to four bay practice areas please do not hesitate to contact us on 01625 445760.

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5 Reasons Why Your Artificial Grass May Have Melted

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Synthetic grass surfacing is starting to become a popular choice for homeowners who want a high-quality grass lawn but with as little maintenance as possible (no watering, weed killers or mowing). With the quality of artificial turf improving and its prices becoming more affordable, it’s no wonder that people are leaving behind natural grass and opting for a simpler alternative.

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Artificial Grass Melting

Although there are many benefits of having an artificial turf lawn installed and contractors take great care in testing their products to ensure they offer the best possible quality and durability, there are also disadvantages that come with this type of surfacing.

We have recently been seeing a number of cases where lawns have needed repairing, or even resurfacing completely because the artificial grass has melted. This can happen when the temperature of the grass increases above the melting point of the polymer in the turf yarn. It then leaves you with, disintegrated, melted or even burnt artificial grass. This bizarre problem can be caused by a number of factors:

Reflective Surfaces – The top 4 possible reasons why your artificial grass has melted are as a result of intense heat being indirectly applied to the turf through sunlight reflecting off different surfaces in the surrounding area of the lawn:

  • Windows – A large surface area for sunlight to reflect off for a sustained period of time. You may have noticed artificial grass burning from windows on a nearby building reflecting light onto it.
  • Polished Gutters – Often dark colours which absorb heat and reflect light from their shiny surface.
  • Mirrors – Reflects sunlight at a high intensity off a large surface area.
  • Reflective Panels – On doors, sheds, outbuildings etc. These can also have a big surface area which light can reflect off for a long time.
  • Direct Heat- The final reason for synthetic turf melting is through direct application of heat:
  • Fire – Either through vandalism or stray embers from a barbecue. This kind of intense heat applied directly onto an artificial lawn can burn and melt the grass.

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Solutions To Artificial Grass Melting

Artificial grass lawns can be repaired of resurfaced if they suffer damage from heat or sunlight. However, the best method of keeping your turf in the best condition is prevention – stopping the problem before it starts.

It is vital that a contractor installing a synthetic grass lawn assesses the area and identifies potential risks. They should find any areas which could be damaging to your artificial turf surface and deal with the problem. This could mean installing a screen to the outside of a window. You could even apply affordable non-reflective paint to panels or gutters which reflect the sunlight.

If preventing the reflection of light onto a particular area of your artificial grass is not possible, you could install an alternative feature. Things such as pebbles, a soil area with plants, a small tree or even a pond can work. This way you can enjoy the aesthetics of the high-quality grass surface whilst eliminating damage to the problem area.

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To find out more about artificial grass surfacing for your garden, as well as repair kits to combat existing damage, please visit our website at http://softsurfaces.co.uk/. Also, don’t forget to share this post and leave a comment if you found it helpful!

5-a-Side Football Pitch Construction With 3g Artificial Turf

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We have installed a number of 5-a-side sports pitches across the UK to various schools and sports club facilities. One of our latest projects was a 5-a-side football pitch construction with 3G artificial turf for a primary school in London.

The school chose to have a synthetic grass pitch installed as the 3G specification is much easier to look after than natural grass. You can also use it throughout the whole year, even in wet weather.

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5-a-side Football Pitch Construction

This school had an existing natural grass area which wasn’t suitable for use as a sports pitch so they decided to resurface it in 3G artificial turf. The first part of the 3G football pitch construction was to excavate the natural grass surface and prepare the ground for the new pitch to be installed. We ripped up the old grass, leaving a smooth layer of soil beneath which could then be used for the rest of the 5-a-side football pitch construction.

When the ground had been excavated to the right depth, we could then install a soakaway system. This aids in drainage and helps to prevent flooding to the sports facility. Next was the application of a sports sub base. For this type of project, we typically use a dynamic stone sub-base. This is porous and gives the rest of the pitch a solid and even foundation.

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We compact the stones down to make sure that they lock together and the sub-base is completely smooth. After the dynamic sub-base has been compacted, a layer of macadam will be applied. This gives the pitch a durable and long lasting base layer. It also creates a smooth foundation to lay the 3G grass carpet onto.

3G Turf Installation

After installing the groundworks and sub base, the next stage of this 5-a-side football pitch construction project was the 3G turf installation. This synthetic grass surface type is popular for football pitches. It has a specific design to replicate the performance of natural grass. 3G pitches have a sand and rubber infill layer installed between the synthetic fibres to improve comfort and enhance the playability.

The 3G turf carpet was installed in separate rolls which were then glued together at the edges and the seams. We do this to secure the carpet into place. Inlaid line markings were then applied in white, along with the sand and rubber infill. We spread this evenly throughout the synthetic fibres to ensure an even playing surface. This is one of the main benefits of the surface as it doesn’t become muddy or uneven during wet weather. Visit this post to find out more about the benefits of these surfaces.

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After the 5-a-side football pitch construction was complete, the primary school had a top quality sports surface. They can now use this for training and playing football matches. The 3G artificial turf will be a long-lasting all-weather surface. It should also be able to withstand a lot of heavy use all year round. You should carry out 3G pitch maintenance regularly to keep it in top condition.

If you’d like any further information on 3G synthetic football pitches or any of the other sports facilities we specialise in, please have a look at our website on http://softsurfaces.co.uk. To discuss costs and designs for a sports pitch installation, fill in our contact form. We’ll send you over some product sheets and a price quotation for the works.

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