Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Athletic Field Turf
Life Cycle Costs of Glue Down vs Velcro Seams
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Benefits of Synthetic Turf
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The invention of synthetic turf has redefined the way people experience exercise, sports, and just about any other activity you can think of that’s outside. The ways that synthetic turf are changing your outside experience are more subtle than you may think. Let’s briefly examine the benefits of synthetic turf in terms of helping the environment, making sports better and safer, as well as significantly lowering maintenance costs. Synthetic Grass is Environmentally Friendly Synthetic field turf requires no water to stay fresh and green, and no pesticides to preserve its state. The absence of water and pesticides from synthetic turf maintenance...
How to Effectively Install Artificial Grass
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The actual installation of fake grass is a highly involved and physically demanding process, one that cannot be undertaken or considered too lightly and so aspiring enthusiasts and socially mobile consumers may want to think carefully about their level of commitment and their abilities. The last thing you want to do is to run the unfortunate risk of attempting an artificial grass installation by yourself only to discover that you lack the necessary skill and experience to finish the job properly. This can be highly problematic by virtue of the fact that you may end up botching the job, thereby requiring...
How to Choose Artificial Grass Properly
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The artificial turf market had blossomed in recent years with a dramatic increase in the number of suppliers and retailers who offer such items. In the interests of ensuring that you choose the most suitable and appropriate type of artificial grass for your needs, please read this article before making a final decision. The following is an overview of some questions and issues to contemplate in depth prior to the purchase of artificial grass being made. What sort of environment will the artificial grass be in? Like all other synthetic items, artificial grass has a finite lifespan and its longevity will...
How to Choose Artificial Grass for a Sports Field
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If you are contemplating the purchase and or installation of artificial grass for a sports field, then it is imperative that you carefully consider the characteristics of artificial grass in order to ensure that you choose a type of synthetic grass that will provide a happy balance between your needs as a business operator, and the safety of your customers as well. Low impact based surface Certain types of sports, and more specifically, contact sports, have a higher than average risk of injury being sustained due to the rough and tumble nature of the sport. In particular, impact injuries are...