You’re investing in artificial turf, dreaming of an excellent sports facility that never browns or turns into a muddy mess after daily activities. As an experienced turf construction company that has been serving in the industry for more than 18+ years, we have been asked many questions by our clients. For example, after a football turf construction, our client asked – How long would it take before this court becomes a complete disaster? It’s the most frequently asked question and the most notable one.
After investing money in the replacement of your sports turf, you want it to serve for many more years. Premium quality turf can definitely last longer than 15 years.
To understand those critical elements of these processes, you must understand the principles of durability of artificial turf to get your money’s worth of investment. Let’s take a look at the factors that affect the lifespan:
All turf is not the same. There is the quality of the synthetic material used, the density of the turf pile, the UV stability process applied to the turf, and the backing used. Poor quality turf might look good when you first lay it, but after three or four years, it might start looking worn out. Turf wears out due to fiber flattening, color fading, and the deterioration of the backing. High-quality turf, which is made using internationally accredited materials, can withstand many years of wear and tear. The synthetic turf which is used by Surekha Exports is of high quality and meets FIFA standards because we understand the difference between turf that will last and that which only looks like it will.
A football field which will witness three games and numerous practice sessions on daily basis ages quicker than any other installation with less foot traffic. This is just based on physics where the field with more friction and greater pressure on fibers and infill material ages more quickly.
In sports installations, one of the main factors is the usage intensity. The professional sports surfaces are usually replaced after some time unlike the recreational and residential surfaces since the standard for the performance is that exact. In fact, for most community fields, ten to twelve years of good performance is reasonable.
The installation of turf in an area with scorching sun all year round will result in more exposure to ultraviolet rays compared to installation in an area with moderate weather conditions. The prolonged effects of heat may impact fiber strength, while the excessive rains without good drainage may put pressure on the base. With the extreme weather shifts across India—especially within high-precipitation locations like coastal regions, the base preparation and drainage should be meticulously considered.
This may be the most overlooked one. No matter how high-quality your turf is, it won’t work well if it is not installed properly. Poor base compaction, non-uniform surface, poor seam joining, and incorrect infill density all lead to problems, such as early wrinkling, poor drainage, fiber lifting from the seams, and non-uniform playing field.
Proper installation extends your turf’s lifespan. That’s why it is important to choose an experienced and qualified turf construction company.
While artificial turf doesn’t require watering or mowing, it requires basic care nonetheless. Such tasks include brushing the fibers to keep them in an upright position, cleaning up debris and organic material that may build up and facilitate mold growth, and checking the infill level periodically. Maintained artificial turf lasts much longer than the one that is left without any maintenance. In addition, having a maintenance crew take care of your turf allows you to identify minor problems and fix them before they become major.
Fibers that remain matted down even after brushing, open seams, infill depletion, drainage issues, or an overall harder feeling underfoot are all signs that it may be time for a check-up or a complete replacement of your turf. Rest assured, turf does not fail all of a sudden. There is always ample time for planning.
The life span of synthetic grass is dependent on three elements, namely quality raw materials, expert installation, and continuous maintenance. With these three elements in place, you are looking at an installation that will provide great performance for many years regardless of the weather, heavy use, and playing seasons.
Surekha Exports has over 18 years of experience in designing and maintaining artificial grass installations within India. In everything we do, we think of the future of the product from the raw materials we use to the preparation of the base. If you need assistance in building a new commercial sports arena or need consultations for fixing the existing one, contact us today to receive an expert technical consultation and a detailed project cost estimation from our expert engineering team.
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