{"id":8276,"date":"2020-10-20T09:51:38","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T09:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/?p=8276"},"modified":"2020-10-21T11:22:29","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T11:22:29","slug":"simple-requirements-for-maintaining-a-top-quality-synthetic-turf-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccgrasseurope.com\/de\/simple-requirements-for-maintaining-a-top-quality-synthetic-turf-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple requirements for maintaining a top quality synthetic turf pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last week we looked at how to install a synthetic pitch, we now look at keeping it in optimum condition.<\/p>\n

There is no such thing as maintenance free synthetic turf. Neglect it and the performance of the pitch will deteriorate. Look after it and you will be rewarded with better play and a longer surface life.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Understanding the need to maintain<\/strong><\/h6>\n

When your pitch is handed over, it is likely to have been tested to an appropriate standard. The responsibility for keeping it at that level, now lies with the pitch owner. Failure to look after the pitch may mean it won\u2019t meet the required standards, when re-tested. This is one reason why you need to maintain a pitch. Here are some key rules:<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep it clean \u2013 removing leaves, litter and other debris helps reduce contamination, that may affect the pitch drainage.<\/li>\n
  2. Keep the infill regulated \u2013 this means ensuring the rubber crumb is kept constant from edge to edge, especially in high use areas, such as goal lines.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep the fibre upright \u2013 helps ball to surface and foot to surface interaction.<\/li>\n
  4. Keep it safe \u2013 check the pitch for loose seams, dips or bumps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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    Leaves on the pitch at Henley RFC<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t
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    Frequency<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    There are some people who will say for every 10 hours of use, 1 hour maintenance is needed. In reality, the frequency of brushing and checking a pitch does depend on the amount of usage, but is also influenced by the type of system, local weather conditions and intensity of play:<\/p>\n