The area used for testing purposes
A close up of a sand filled surface after testing S = Soft. H= Hard.
“The summary results clearly show a low level of wear that was observed to be caused by the brushing alone,” says Dr. Fleming. “The life of 20 years was used to represent a period of time longer than most artificial pitches surfaces survive in practice. In
reality, the effects of surface usage for playing the sport or training (total weekly hours at Loughborough University for example is around 50-65 per week on the soccer/rugby surfaces), and environmental effects are considered to be the main contributors to wear.” It is, therefore, considered that this study has shown that the contribution of maintenance brushing related wear is insignificant in comparison to the wear expected from the surface use and the exposure to the environment. With the company maintaining some of the oldest synthetic surfaces in the country, it is easy to see that they have plenty of field experience. Now they have the data to show that their processes are an extremely effective way of prolonging the life of any synthetic surface. On-going testing and analysis of facilities sites will continue . If you simply want to get the most out of your pitch or need your surface to pass stringent performance criteria, such as the FIFA 2 testing, the methods adopted by Technical Surfaces can now be recomended with even further confidence. For more information, please contact Technical Surfaces on 08702 400700 or visit their new website
www.technicalsurfaces.co.uk
Sportsground construction Renovation & maintenance Natural & artificial surfaces Golf course construction
Bratch Lane • Dinton • Salisbury • Wiltshire SP3 5EB
Tel. 01722 716361 • Fax. 01722 716828
www.mjabbott.co.uk
Innovation House, Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XH t. +44 [0] 1455 883 730 f. +44 [0] 1455 883 755 e.
info@nottssport.com
NOTTS SPORT® is a registered trademark.
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