Matching articles for Surfaces - Synthetic Turf: 40
Feature Article - February 2014
Synthetic turf and natural turf have their advantages and disadvantages when used in sports applications. To make the best decision for your facility means carefully considering the options with an eye to your specific needs.
Guest Column - January 2014
Whether you're located in a unique climate or your facility is landlocked and suffers from a lack of space, working with the right team will ensure you get the sports field that meets your needs.
Guest Column - October 2013
Keeping your synthetic turf in top shape requires careful adherence to maintenance practices. This month, the experts give you a quick rundown.
Supplement Feature - September 2013
One way facilities are accommodating their increased use is through synthetic turf. "We are certainly seeing more and more synthetic systems going in throughout the Mid-Atlantic," said Mike Goatley Jr., professor and extension turfgrass specialist at Virginia Tech and president of the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). "They're popping up like dandelions."
Guest Column - April 2013
You've made the decisions to go with synthetic turf for your new sports fields, but do you know what you should look for in a synthetic turf partner?
Feature Article - February 2013
For many facilities, synthetic and natural turf fields are not an either-or conundrum, but a both-and solution. Each type of field serves its purpose. Learn more about how to manage your multiple-choice fields.
Feature Article - October 2012
Synthetic turf fields are a great solution for reducing maintenance requirements, while extending the hours of play available for sports fields of all kinds, from the usual football and soccer to baseball and more.
Supplement Feature - September 2012
Since Xavier College Preparatory opened its doors in 1943, student athletes at the girls' Roman Catholic high school in Phoenix have lacked a home field. A neighboring boys' school allowed Xavier's softball, soccer and lacrosse players to use its field for practice, and when a conflict arose, the girls commuted to other schools.
Problem Solver - August 2012
Poor installation and/or using an inferior outdoor adhesive can create problems. It's necessary to use installers with outdoor installation experience who can adjust to various weather conditions at the job site, such as: cold or hot; damp or dry; sunlight or even shadows from passing clouds that cause the turf to expand from the heating and contract from cooling; wind getting under the turf like a sail; etc. Outdoor synthetic turf installations are not for beginners or "do it yourselfers." Additionally, the best turf, sub-surfaces and installers are of little value without a good outdoor adhesive with a high green strength. It is an essential.
Facility Profile - March 2012
In Angel Fire, N.M., a new synthetic turf sports complex has become a hub of recreational activity for kids and adults.
