3G surfaces are designed primarily for football and rugby and England Hockey does not consider it suitable for competitive hockey .
Read moreHow long does it take to lay a 3G pitch?
Once planning is granted and the construction programme agreed, the typical length of time on-site to construct a new artificial football pitch is generally 12-14 weeks , with football pitch resurfacing in the region of 6-8 weeks.
Read moreDo 4G pitches exist?
4G Pitches These surfaces are still in the early stage of development and are designed to eliminate the requirement for any infill products, whilst still meeting all the performance and testing requirements required by the sporting governing bodies.13 Mar 2019
Read moreDo 4G pitches freeze?
The shockpad layer installed in 4G pitches delivers a cushioning effect, reducing the chance of injury. This can be very beneficial during the colder months of the year – when turf pitches can freeze and harden very quickly .
Read moreHow long does an artificial pitch last?
On average, artificial grass is expected to have a lifespan of 7-15 years . This is still a long time and will provide the customer with many years of easy maintenance. However, some people will prefer natural grass because it will last longer but require regular maintenance.
Read moreCan 4G pitches freeze?
The shockpad layer installed in 4G pitches delivers a cushioning effect, reducing the chance of injury. This can be very beneficial during the colder months of the year – when turf pitches can freeze and harden very quickly . There is a very clear economic benefit involved with the installation of 4G pitches too.
Read moreWhat does 4G mean for pitch?
Fourth Generation (4G) surfaces consist of one element: synthetic turf. These surfaces are still in the early stage of development and are designed to eliminate the requirement for any infill products, whilst still meeting all the performance and testing requirements required by the sporting governing bodies.13 Mar 2019
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