MultiSport Synthetic Surface Install in Oxford, Oxfordshire | Football Pitch Maintenance

MultiSport Synthetic Surface Install in Oxford, Oxfordshire | Football Pitch Maintenance

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3rd Generation (3G) carpet systems are being increasingly adopted for use at varying levels of the game by the Rugby Football Union, the Football Association and even FIFA, thereby propelling artificial grass pitches to the international stage. So what is the secret to boasting a successful 3rd Generation sports surface? Here, Technical Surfaces explains how a regular programme of effective maintenance techniques can help you achieve an artificial pitch that FIFA would be proud of...

Playing characteristics such as ball roll and bounce, stud slide and shock absorption are improved by the carpet’s longer fibres (around 40-50mm) and cushioning rubber infill. These features must be preserved to allow a 3G pitch to provide a consistently high standard of play.

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.

Compaction of the infill can also be reduced on a regular basis with suitable equipment. There are various types of machinery available to carry out this function, which can be used a standalone item or attached to existing machinery. Technical Surfaces can offer advice on the best machinery to complement your pitch maintenance routine.

Alongside these everyday surface-based tasks, it is important to regularly remove the accrued dirt, debris and contamination that can bed in amongst the infill. Drag brushing alone does not achieve this so it is important that a 3G pitch is swept using a rotary brush with filtration systems which lift and clean the top layer of rubber infill before returning it to the carpet. This service forms the basis of Soft Surfaces’ regular maintenance contracts, and should ideally be carried out on a monthly basis to complement the in-house drag brushing of the surface.

Finding a good company to carry out your artificial grass pitch maintenance can be quite the task, but with our portfolio including the likes of the LCFC Indoor Pitch and more, it's no wonder why we're the number one provider of Football Pitch Maintenance. 3G Pitch Maintenance is important to carry out to avoid any serious damage occurring to your pitch, and that's why we've created a blog post which highlights the importance of All Weather Pitch Maintenance and why our Astro Turf Maintenance can't be beaten. For more information on our artificial grass pitch maintenance, our football pitch maintenance equipment and/or to enquire today, then be sure to check out our website: https://www.softsurfaces.co.uk/

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Football Pitch Maintenance Equipment
00:35 - Artificial Grass Pitch Maintenance
00:51 - All Weather Pitch Maintenance
01:06 - 3G Pitch Maintenance
01:30 - Outro