The use of Artificial Turf on sports fields has grown exponentially in recent years due to the demand for improvements in consistent performance and a decreased maintenance burden. Its increasing use across numerous sports has made it necessary to assess its durability and performance against natural turf.
So, let us dive deep into the use of artificial grass over natural turf for sports fields.
Artificial Turf is preferred for its performance characteristics across a variety of weather conditions. Natural grass is susceptible to mud, puddles, and bald spots which lead to the possibility of inconsistent traction and behavior of the ball.
For many sports, such as soccer, where ball roll and bounce are of utmost importance, Artificial Turf can provide consistent performance parameters.
Artificial turf will also provide a flat and compact surface which minimizes the chances of injury due to uneven footing.
High-quality installations of artificial turf can last from 8-12 years. Additionally, Artificial Turf provides a surface that holds up to a very high usage rate. Some fields might have multiple teams on them during the same day, tournaments, or community events that take advantage of the no recovery time needed for synthetic surfaces.
It still needs regular maintenance which includes brushing to displace infill materials, cleaning objects off the field, and sanitization. It generally takes fewer resources than traditional grass maintenance like mowing, fertilizing, or sod replacement.
While the upfront cost of Artificial Turf is higher than sod grass, the long-term savings on water, labor, and chemicals are favorable when considering Artificial Turf. You do not have watering costs, or the costs of pesticides, while using Artificial Turf is great to be environmentally conscious if you are in a drought situation.
Innovators have also sought to respond to these issues with recyclable materials, and other systems like cooling infill. As sustainability becomes more important, there are more sustainable/eco-friendly alternatives to the current Artificial Turf systems, including turf made from bio-based or partially recycled materials.
Sports are different, requiring differing athletic performance requirements; Artificial Turf systems are quickly coming up with solutions for these sport-specific performance requirements. For example, football turf requires shock absorption and traction, whereas field hockey turf requires speed and accuracy.
Nowadays, Artificial Turf manufacturers are making sport-specific products available, with the correct fiber density, infill depth, padding, etc.
This customization will allow each sport to take full advantage of the playing conditions, decrease the risk of injury, and ensure the best opportunity for athletic performance. In addition, it reinforces the adequacy of Artificial Turf as a solution for changing sport-specific requirements in the sporting infrastructure.
The development of Artificial Turf fields is a multi-layered process completed using several layers of material that ensure both performance and longevity. The first layer is comprised of the base of the field using compacted stone and drainage layers that prevent stormwater from accumulating and causing field damage.
The second layer just above the base is the shock pad core layer which absorbs shock and lessens the risk of injury to both athletes and spectators when engaged in contact sports. The actual turf layer is made using synthetic fibers such as polyethylene or polypropylene that are tufted into a backing material.
The surfacing of the field infill which includes a ratio of silica sand & rubber granules is then dispersed over the surface allowing for some support of the blades and assisting in shock absorption.
So, if you wish to install artificial turf in your homes in Woodland Hills, contact Discount Landscape today.
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