The turf system was truly a revolutionary invention in the 1960s and changed the very nature of outdoor recreation in the United States. It gained popularity quickly, and the benefits were clear for athletic fields: this brave, new system required less time and resources to maintain compared to traditional grass and mimicked a neatly cut […]
Soccer received a boost in Cincinnati when the city was awarded an expansion franchise by Major League Soccer in 2018, and when FC Cincinnati began play in the MLS. The team had been playing in the United Soccer League before then. While its new stadium is being built, the team is playing its home games […]
Choose your Infill First Over the years, schools have continued to discover the value of replacing natural grass with artificial turf. From saving operating expenses on maintenance to enjoying a perpetually green field and consistent playing surface, artificial turf seems a quite obvious choice. However, developing a timeline for installing new artificial turf must be […]
Did you know there are an estimated 3.3 Million wheelchair users in the United States? That number is increasing every year. There are also tens of thousands of playgrounds throughout the United States. The problem though, not all these playgrounds are accessible by everyone. There is a growing focus to ensure new playgrounds are ADA […]
So, what is artificial grass infill? It’s that black pellet stuff that ends up all over my kid’s bathroom floor after football practice, right? Well, yes. That’s one type of artificial turf infill known in the turf industry as crumb rubber, which is made by grinding used tires. Crumb rubber infill is primarily seen installed in athletic […]
Google “How much does a turf field cost?” and you’ll find calculations and averages per square foot that vary wildly across websites and providers. The truth is, how much you’ll spend on your turf is affected by complex, interdependent factors. The cost only tells you one part of the story, and there’s more to it […]
We understand the pressures you face when deciding to spend more of your budget on your new synthetic turf field. Whether you serve on a turf committee, on the school board or on your child’s team as a coach, this new synthetic turf field could be one of the biggest projects that you’re involved with […]
What system is best for baseball systems? Download our Baseball one pager here. Natural baseball fields require a lot of maintenance to create an optimum playing surface. That maintenance is amplified by the Spring start of baseball season, typically the wettest time of year. A noticeable trend is schools converting their baseball fields into synthetic […]
Canadian Geese. Humpback Whales. Monarch Butterflies. What do these three things have in common with some infills on the market? They migrate. When selecting an infill it is important to understand 3 characteristics of your infill material to determine if it will migrate; specific gravity, bulk density, and turf fiber matrix. For the purpose of […]
Begin with the end in mind. Out of sight, out of mind. It’s the easy thing to do but it’s definitely not the responsible thing to do. The decision to invest in a synthetic turf field also comes with it the responsibility to ensure the products are the best long-term option for the environment. We owe […]
