Specifying synthetic grass, information for architects and specifiers
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INFORMATION FOR ARCHITECTS We understand that when it comes to business, everyone’s time is valuable. And we also understand that unless you are currently working on a project that requires synthetic turf you won’t necessarily want to hear from us right now. But we wanted to introduce ourselves so that if you ever do need to know more about artificial surfaces, you’ve got this handy little document to refer to. We’ve also included our contact details and a link to a specially developed page on our website just for architects like yourselves. That way if you ever need us you can get in touch in your own time. Also, if you fancy a chat we’re on Twitter and would love to hear from you. Our blog is also uploaded weekly and is full of insightful comments on the sport, leisure and play industries. This is the question everyone should be asking, and there are various answers. Benefits include the fact that performance levels can be maintained at all times while minimising the loss of revenue due to poor weather conditions. There are a range of surfaces which can offer a choice of playing performances due to different manufacturing processes, enabling a sports facility to maximise their revenue alongside offering their clients optimum flexibility. Massive developments have been made in the industry over the years in terms of infill and yarn characteristics, with surfaces tailored to specific sports as different kinds of industry standards exist nowadays. Specialist surfaces can also be created for playground safety as well as domestic synthetic turf that can be used in your garden at home. The flexibility and diversity of the products available has grown over the years, and products have come a long way since the Astroturf that took your skin off. Playrite have been established for over 20 years and are the only manufacturer in the UK to make woven, tufted and needlepunch artificial surfaces for sport, leisure and play. We are experts in what we do and are known for our innovation and this is reflected in the products we produce and our corporate values. We have a genuine interest in local community and aspire to improve both revenue and functionality for all projects we work on - Playrite are prepared to go that extra mile to ensure our customers transform their facilities to further benefit society and the environment. Pl i t h b tbli hd f 20 WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE STAND FOR SO WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL TURF?
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Learn more about what you need to know when specifying synthetic grass for sport and leisure. Information for architects and specifiers tells you the key questions you need to be asking clients, as well as reasons for selecting artificial grass over natural grass.
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INFORMATIONFOR ARCHITECTS
We understand that when it comes to business, everyone’s time is valuable.And we also understand that unless you are currently working on a project that requires synthetic turf you won’t necessarily want to hear from us right now.But we wanted to introduce ourselves so that if you ever do need to know more about artifi cial surfaces, you’ve got this handy little document to refer to. We’ve also included our contact details and a link to a specially developed page on our website just for architects like yourselves. That way if you ever need us you can get in touch in your own time. Also, if you fancy a chat we’re on Twitter and would love to hear from you. Our blog is also uploaded weekly and is full of insightful comments on the sport, leisure and play industries.
This is the question everyone should be asking, and there are various answers. Benefi ts includethe fact that performance levels can bemaintained at all times while minimising theloss of revenue due to poor weather conditions. There are a range of surfaces which can offer a choice of playing performances due to different manufacturing processes, enabling a sportsfacility to maximise their revenue alongsideoffering their clients optimum fl exibility. Massivedevelopments have been made in the industryover the years in terms of infi ll and yarncharacteristics, with surfaces tailored to specifi c sports as different kinds of industry standardsexist nowadays.
Specialist surfaces can also be created forplayground safety as well as domestic synthetic turf that can be used in your garden at home. The fl exibility and diversity of the productsavailable has grown over the years, andproducts have come a long way since theAstroturf that took your skin off.
Playrite have been established for over 20 years and are the only manufacturer in the UK to make woven, tufted and needlepunch artifi cial surfaces for sport, leisure and play. We are experts in what we do and are known for our innovation and this is refl ected in the products we produce and our corporate values. We have a genuine interest in local community and aspire to improve both revenue and functionality for all projects we work on - Playrite are prepared to go that extra mile to ensure our customers transform their facilities to further benefi t society and the environment.
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WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE STAND FOR
SO WHY CHOOSE ARTIFICIAL TURF?
Specifying synthetic grass canbe confusing, especially as there are so many companies out thereoffering similar looking products.Above all it is important toremember that each projectwill have different requirements. Here are a few questions to keep in mind whilst selecting a sports surface for your client:
The answer can be very dependent on the typeof surface you specify. The PE teacher will possibly list multiple sports that will be played throughout the year’s curriculum, yet many of these specifi c sports may only be played for a few weeks at a time. It is important to select a surface based on which sports will be played the most.
This again is a question that requires somethought & planning if high intensity & impactsports are to be played a shockpad isrecommended. Certain Governing SportsBodies for example the Football Associationprefer a shockpad for soccer, and if the projectis receiving a high proportion of funding theSports Bodies will generally stipulate theirperformance standards are met.
CAD design systems can help to plan for a smoother installation, whereas some products are available in kit form to reduce installation time. Often a manufacturer will be able to recommend various installers in a specifi c area of the UK who know their products and have done countlesssuccessful installations.
Will your client have in house maintenance,or will they need to source external contractmaintenance? What costs and what is in thebudget to provide maintenance? The totalbudget for the project can be very decisiveon the size of project to be built.
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN
SPECIFYING SYNTHETIC GRASS?
Which sportor sportstake priority?
Do werequire a shockpad?
How easilycan theproduct be installed?
Whatmaintenance schedule isactuallyachievable?
COMMUNITY CENTRE FACILITIES CAN NOW BE USED ALL YEAR ROUND
Mildenhall Leisure Centre serves the wider community in Bury St. Edmunds and is heavily relied upon by the surrounding community. As a not-for-profi t organisation the centre needed to ensure the quality and the durability of their facilities, to ensure the playing surfaces are fi t for years to come. It was decided that installing Matchplay 2 needlepunch surface from Playrite was the best option as it meets EN15330 Part 2 and is classifi ed to International Tennis Federation Category 2 Medium Slow. This was installed with Playrite’s Matchpad – a cushioning surface laid underneath the playing surface so both young and old can enjoy an ergonomically sound surface.
DEESIDE LEISURE CENTRE GETS THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES
With over 4,000 m², consisting of 6 football pitches, the entire site was in a derelict state, beingunusable and unsafe for public use. The new product that was selected was a 60mm sand/rubberinfi lled 3G monofi lament synthetic grass, Conqueror 60 MF. A newly developed tufted turf, chosendue to the fact it is a dedicated football surface, which meets FA Community Approval and is ratedto the IATS FIFA 1 star equivalent. The 3G product looks like grass and offers similar playingcharacteristics, and when installed over Matchpad shock absorbing layer, Conqueror 60 MFoffers extra comfort and increased playing performance.
STATE OF THE ART ARENA MAKES TOP CHOICE FOR MULTI-SPORTS SURFACE
Currently the largest of its kind in Europe, the new state of the art Meadowbank Sport Arena provides the widest range of unbeatable premium indoor and outdoor facilities for sports, other activities and events. Over 9,000m² of Playrite’s multi-sport, low maintenance system Matchwinner, which meets EN15330 Part 2 standards, with Matchpad shockpad was installed last year. The total surface measured 137m x 70m on which a whole host of sporting activities can take place simultaneously. In just one hour you can see soccer, cricket, lacrosse and tennis being taught in a single PE lesson.
We’ve worked on projects all over the UK, Europe and the World. Here are a few of our favourite and most typical installations:
PROJECTS WE’VE WORKED ON
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