Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — parks and recreation

Purchasing artificial grass is a task that is easier said than done, and many consumers have found themselves feeling rather disappointed with the end product. The reason for this is not because of some defect or deficiency in the latent quality of synthetic grass, but rather, an indication that the consumer has not done sufficient research to secure synthetic grass that is most suitable for their needs. Therein lies one of the greatest mistakes for prospective purchasers of artificial grass: contrary to popular belief, there are many different types of artificial grass, each with its own drawbacks and advantages associated...

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...

Synthetic grass is renowned and respected for the considerably lengthy longevity associated with it although it must be noted that in order to achieve and guarantee maximum results; proper care and maintenance of the artificial grass must be implemented without fail. One of the most crucial steps in the long term care and maintenance of a synthetic lawn is the installation process; failure to adhere to and comply with best practice guidelines can shorten the usable lifespan of the pitch by a considerable degree. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide the reader with an overview of some...

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...

Within the world of food, the so called organic movement has taken on a near religious degree of self-righteousness and devotion among the people who support the campaign, with the perceived health benefits and curative properties associated with such food items loudly broadcasted in the most tub thumping manner possible. One cannot help but think back to the sheep within the George Orwell novel, who bleated: “Four feet good, two feet bad!” As such, this means that the natural versus synthetic debate has bled into other arenas, most notably, the world of artificial turf and synthetic grass. No doubt purists...