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 moreWhat pitch is 3G?
3G Pitches 3G stands for a Third Generation synthetic surface which consists of three elements; synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill. These surfaces are typically between 35mm-65mm in pile height.
Read moreIs a hockey pitch 3G?
3G surfaces are designed primarily for football and rugby and England Hockey does not consider it suitable for competitive hockey .
Read moreDo 3G pitches flood?
Synthetic 2G or 3G all weather sports pitches can become flooded and waterlogged for all kids of reasons , however the most common reasons are compaction and contamination of the sand and rubber infill layer due to a lack of proper maintenance.
Read moreWhat temperature does a pitch freeze?
When the temperature of the ground drops below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit) , it freezes.
Read moreHow much is a full size football pitch?
According to FA regulations, the dimensions must fall between being 100-130 yards (90-120m) long and 50-100 yards (45-90m) wide . This gives users the flexibility to choose a specific size that suits them which is more commonly the case in the professional tiers of the game.
Read moreHow do you maintain 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.
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