3G Pitches These surfaces are typically between 35mm-65mm in pile height. Primary sports played on these types of surfaces are Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Lacrosse and American Football .
Read moreWhat is the difference between astro turf and 3G?
What is the Difference Between Astroturf, 3G Turf, and Artificial Grass? So, you have 2G to 6G pitch types. The numbers describe the kind of technology the synthetic grass uses. For example, 2G pitches are sand-based, while 3G pitches use rubber and sand .
Read moreHow do you look after a 3G pitch?
As with any artificial surface, combining daily and weekly in-house routines with specialist, deep-cleaning works is the key to a successful 3G pitch maintenance programme. Drag brushing should be carried out at least weekly, to maintain a consistent distribution of rubber infill and raise the carpet pile.
Read moreHow many 3G pitches are in the UK?
Currently we have 4,853 3G rubber crumb pitches. Simply scaled up, these contain 97,060,000 waste tyres ground into 582,360 tonnes of crumb and dust, and virgin plastic equivalent of 6,794,200,000 plastic bags.
Read moreHow much does a 3G pitch cost?
How much does it cost to build a 3G football pitch? The average cost for a brand new, full sized, 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) for football is around £600,000 . However, overall, artificial football pitches can cost anywhere between £300,000 and £900,000 depending on a number of factors.
Read moreAre 3G pitches carcinogenic?
Due to the genotoxic and carcinogenic effects of benzene , no safe level of exposure can be recommended. The extremely high toxic levels of the PAHs really floored me. Six of the PAHs are allowed to be up to 2,000 times more toxic than that allowed in children’s toys.26 Şub 2020
Read moreWhat boots can be worn on 3G pitch?
Boots with moulded circular multi-studs are the recommended footwear for competitive training and matches on all 3G surfaces Astro or 4G Artificial Grass training shoes with a dimpled sole are also recommended. Training shoes with a completely flat sole are not preferred but can be used in emergencies.
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