Technology & Innovation

Installation & Maintenance

The Greenfields department CI&M (Construction Installation and Maintenance) is involved in all activities related to the construction of the sub-base, this includes designing, construction, inspection, advising and development. When starting up a project our technical staff will do a pre inspection on site. The objective is to get complete information of the situation in order to make a proper technical design and to prevent problems during installation. Information like climatic data, dimensions, height levels, drainage, description of the soil etc. This way we can improve control on the construction, installation and maintenance to be able to guarantee the quality of our product and give professional advise to our costumers.

But how is a high-tech artificial playing surface created?

A good playing surface starts with the initial preparation. Civil engineers prepare the ground surface where the field is levelled and an efficient drainage system is installed. Close attention is paid to correct water drainage throughout the process, ensuring a swift vertical and horizontal release of water from the playing surface. Once this has been done, the four metre wide turf is rolled out and glued together. Special cutting and seaming techniques are employed to ensure seamless joins. The turf is made with a unique blend of high quality monofilament fibres, engineered for optimum on-field performance in different applications and playing conditions. White turf is then cut and laid to mark out the playing lines.

The special infill laid on the surface is either a thermoplastic elastomer or recycled rubber granules. To complete the installation, the surface is then thoroughly brushed... When it comes to maintenance, a professional cleaning and maintenance service is offered – either on a once-off or a contractual basis.

The result

A field that will require minimal maintenance and will provide a world-class surface for many years to come. An important part of the growth of soccer in any country is the provision of sufficient quality playing fields... That are ready to play on throughout the year…Where talented players of all ages can improve their skills... And legends are made.

Maintenance

Maintenance required for GreenFields Sports turf systems is a lot less than maintenance on natural turf. Never the less certain maintenance is required. All synthetic fields have a life line, this life line is affected by the level of annual usage and in turn a strict schedule of maintenance can extend the life line. Training on site in how to perform weekly, monthly and occasional maintenance is provided by one of our specialists.

Besides maintenance, testing of the pitch is also a part of the training. With special developed tools we can measure, the thickness of the infill, the ball roll, the ball bounce and the flatness of the pith. The results of the tests are directly connected with the shock absorbency and turning. This generates the performance of your pitch.