STC Releases Maintenance & Performance Guidelines for Synthetic Turf
Monday, April 29, 2013
Posted by: Terrie Ward, Synthetic Turf Council
ATLANTA, GA – With the publication of its technical guidelines, the Synthetic Turf
Council has provided objective measures that make it possible to better
understand the professional guidelines and test protocols, the selection use
and maintenance of synthetic turf systems and the crumb rubber infill used in
synthetic turf fields.
Guidelines for Synthetic Turf Performance – These guidelines encourage periodic and
voluntary maintenance that should be implemented to maximize multi-sports field
performance. If a field is not
performing within the desired range in critical test areas despite targeted
maintenance, then the owner will know it may soon need to be replaced.
Suggested Guidelines for the Essential
Elements of Synthetic Turf Systems – This objective, non-proprietary guidance document assists owners and
end-users with the selection, design, installation and maintenance of synthetic
turf systems. These guidelines suggest
"minimum” requirements to enhance the level of confidence of selection teams
and design professionals as they draft comprehensive specifications.
Suggested Guidelines for the Maintenance of
Infilled Synthetic Turf Surfaces – Routine maintenance, along with periodic intense maintenance, is
essential to the life and performance of infilled synthetic turf. This "maintenance manual” provides owners and
end-users with a way to realistically evaluate the maintenance recommendations
for a synthetic turf surface, based on its intended use
Guidelines for Crumb Rubber Infill Used in
Synthetic Turf Fields
- The purpose of these guidelines is to
provide producers, customers, and the public with an understanding of what
crumb rubber infill is and how the industry manages its safety, purity and
quality.
To access the
entire document on the STC’s Technical Guidelines and other helpful information about the industry, visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org.
About the
Synthetic Turf Council
Based
in Atlanta, the Synthetic Turf Council was founded in 2003 to promote the
industry and to assist buyers and end users with the selection, use and
maintenance of synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf, municipal parks,
airports, landscape and residential applications. The organization is also a resource for
current, credible, and independent research on the safety/environmental impact
of synthetic turf. Membership includes
builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers,
manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill materials suppliers
and other specialty service companies.
For more information, visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org
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