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Realistic Expectations
Matt Hogg – The Motz Group
Webb Cook - Sprinturf
Construction of Artificial Turf Systems
Realistic Expectations
Typical Edge Detail
Remove Spoils Fabric Slope Concrete Curb Drainage Nailer Turf
Base Construction Time Frames Excavation 4-5 days Curb 3-4 days Liner and drains 4-5 days Stone placement 4-5 days
Total Base Construction – 3-4 weeks
Base Performance Drainage
Planarity Less than 0.5” deviation across the field Less than 0.25” deviation in any 10 linear feet
Life expectancy – Multiple turf installations if constructed properly
Turf Installation
Two classificationsMain PanelInlays
Main panels 15’ wide
Inlays
Infill Installation
Turf Construction Time Frames All Green 4-5 days Inlays 4-5 days Infill Placement 4-5 days Grooming & Cleanup 2-3 days
Total Turf Construction – 3-4 weeks
System Costs
Base Construction - $3-$4 Per SF Turf and Installation - $4/SF
Product Performance
Slit FilmWorkhorse of our industryGreat for multipurpose FieldsEncapsulates the rubber for reduced splashFaster surface for soccer
Product Performance
MonofilamentFiber ConstructionGreat for sports with ball to surface interactionAesthetically pleasingMore splash than the slit filmsNot as proven in our industry
LIFESPAN AND LONGEVITY OF SYNTHETIC GRASS SYSTEMS
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Q: What is the lifespan of a synthetic grass field?
A: 8-10 years
Look at the Warranty
Look at what history (fields in the ground) tells us
How A Field Ages
1. Fiber Degradation2. Changes in Infill depth3. Seams and Inlays4. Decrease in Fiber Height 5. Infill Contamination
Interaction Between Field Maintenance and Field Longevity
1. Field Maintenance Will Increase Longevity 2. Regular Maintenance (the oil change) 3. Rejuvenation in Years 5-8 4. Adding Infill5. Annual G-Max Testing
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS(How Your Field Will Age)
1. The New Field 2. The 4 Year Old Field 3. The 8 Year Old Field 4. The 10 Year Old Field (at replacement)
THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PURCHASING A FIELD
1. Understand Field Maintenance 2. Buy The Right Maintenance Equipment3. Budget for Field Replacement in 10 years 4. Understand How Your Field Will Age 5. Be Prepared to Manage Field Usage