Realistic Expectations

Matt Hogg – The Motz Group

Webb Cook - Sprinturf

Construction of Artificial Turf Systems

Realistic Expectations

Typical Edge Detail

Remove Spoils Fabric Slope Concrete Curb Drainage Nailer Turf

Base Construction Time Frames Excavation 4-5 days Curb 3-4 days Liner and drains 4-5 days Stone placement 4-5 days

Total Base Construction – 3-4 weeks

Base Performance Drainage

Planarity Less than 0.5” deviation across the field Less than 0.25” deviation in any 10 linear feet

Life expectancy – Multiple turf installations if constructed properly

Turf Installation

Two classificationsMain PanelInlays

Main panels 15’ wide

Inlays

Infill Installation

Turf Construction Time Frames All Green 4-5 days Inlays 4-5 days Infill Placement 4-5 days Grooming & Cleanup 2-3 days

Total Turf Construction – 3-4 weeks

System Costs

Base Construction - $3-$4 Per SF Turf and Installation - $4/SF

Product Performance

Slit FilmWorkhorse of our industryGreat for multipurpose FieldsEncapsulates the rubber for reduced splashFaster surface for soccer

Product Performance

MonofilamentFiber ConstructionGreat for sports with ball to surface interactionAesthetically pleasingMore splash than the slit filmsNot as proven in our industry

LIFESPAN AND LONGEVITY OF SYNTHETIC GRASS SYSTEMS

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

Q: What is the lifespan of a synthetic grass field?

A: 8-10 years

Look at the Warranty

Look at what history (fields in the ground) tells us

How A Field Ages

1. Fiber Degradation2. Changes in Infill depth3. Seams and Inlays4. Decrease in Fiber Height 5. Infill Contamination

Interaction Between Field Maintenance and Field Longevity

1. Field Maintenance Will Increase Longevity 2. Regular Maintenance (the oil change) 3. Rejuvenation in Years 5-8 4. Adding Infill5. Annual G-Max Testing

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS(How Your Field Will Age)

1. The New Field 2. The 4 Year Old Field 3. The 8 Year Old Field 4. The 10 Year Old Field (at replacement)

THINGS TO KNOW WHEN PURCHASING A FIELD

1. Understand Field Maintenance 2. Buy The Right Maintenance Equipment3. Budget for Field Replacement in 10 years 4. Understand How Your Field Will Age 5. Be Prepared to Manage Field Usage