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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: Vic Demain
"Fair play to the bloke, shame about that flooding down there ..."
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: madgeorge
"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: ricam
"Not sure I agree with you Lee, in around 20 years of exhibit ..."
Can you afford not to maintain your synthetic sports surface?
15 Mar 2010 -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
As our economy struggles to recover from the Recession, and the realities of the ‘credit crunch’ impact more and more on our everyday lives, we all look for ways to cut costs. But with each cost-cutting measure, we run the risk of creating a false economy, sacrificing other – equally important – considerations for the sake of saving a few pounds.
Adjustment of Sand Levels
22 Oct 2001 -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
To ensure the maximum life expectancy of a synthetic pitch is achieved it is vital that correct sand levels are maintained. Too much or too little sand will accelerate the wear rate of the carpet pile (normally 1 mm per year).
All Weather Surfaces
22 Oct 2001 -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
With the worst Autumn weather for over 200 years it is little wonder that there has been a change in peoples perception of synthetic surfaces as being ‘all weather’.
Drag brushing
22 Oct 2001 -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
- 5 comments
Drag brushing is an essential part of any synthetic pitch maintenance programme.
Entrance Matting
22 Oct 2001 -
Synthetics -
Technical Surfaces
Dirt and debris accumulate on synthetic surfaces through a variety of ways, a major one being the trafficking of dirt onto the surface by players' footwear. You will notice how the area around the gateway will quickly become contaminated (sand infill will darken).
