A high-quality, well installed 3G synthetic turf pitch will typically last for around a decade before it needs to be resurfaced, providing it has been well maintained over the years. When your pitch starts to show signs of wear and tear, it could be time for a resurface.
It’s best to resurface your sport surface sooner rather than later, to prevent it from becoming unsafe to play on and to keep it looking its best. There are some fantastic benefits to resurfacing your 3G sports pitch. Here are our top four.
1. Improved Safety
When a 3G sports pitch starts to age, the grass will likely flatten and could become impacted. This comes with years of heavy use, and will result in reduced friction on the surface. This could lead to players using the pitch losing their footing, as their shoes are unable to grip to the surface as well as they should. Furthermore, an older synthetic grass pitch may become uneven or bumpy over time, making play unsafe.
As a 3G pitch ages, the drainage system may become less effective. Water may start to pool on the surface after rainfall, further hampering the traction players have on the surface during play. Resurfacing your 3G pitch will improve its safety, by repairing the drainage system and making the surface even again. Often resurfacing a 3G sports pitch is the best solution rather than completely installing a new system but we’ll always provide expertise and advice.
2. Improved Performance
One of the brilliant benefits of an artificial grass sports pitch is the durability. They are much more hard-wearing than natural grass pitches and can withstand heavier usage, however, after years of use, the performance will decrease. The artificial grass will flatten over time and the surface will become uneven. This will hinder the pitch’s performance.
When an artificial grass surface becomes uneven, the ball will not roll and bounce as consistently as you would expect. A sports pitch will not be working at optimum condition and, unfortunately, you may lose out on business as players will not enjoy their time on the pitch as much as they once did. By resurfacing your 3G sports pitch, you can improve its performance and restore it to its former glory, ensuring your players enjoy using it again. We’ve worked with many private schools and clubs over the years on resurfacing their sports pitches to look and feel brand new.
3. 3G Sports Pitch Upgrade Possibilities
Due to the hard-wearing and durable nature of artificial turf 3G pitches, they can often withstand over a decade of use before needing to be resurfaced. This means that there is a fair chance that, when you initially chose and installed your 3G sports pitch, you didn’t have the same scope of choice as is available now. New technology is constantly being developed to help make synthetic turf sports pitches as realistic and effective as they can possibly be. Meaning there are some fantastic new surfaces available today, which could really benefit your facility.
Furthermore, the synthetic grass pitches created today are often designed to be ideal for a specific sport. This wasn’t typically the case a decade ago. Older pitches may fall into the category of “jack of all trades, master of none”, whereas today, you would be able to work with your chosen sports surfacing company to select the perfect pitch for your exact sporting needs.
4. New Accreditations
Artificial pitches do require re-testing periodically to ensure they comply with all the mandatory governing body standards. If your pitch passes these re-tests, it will be accredited again. However, when your pitch has reached the end of its life-span and is in need of a resurface, it will no longer pass the necessary tests. At this point, a resurface is necessary.
Testing and accreditation standards of various sports governing bodies, such as FIFA and FIH, change over the years. This means that, if your pitch hasn’t been re-tested to their standards since it was installed, it may require some refurbishment to pass the tests. Resurfacing your 3G sports pitch is the ideal opportunity to invest in a surface which will pass all necessary certifications.
If your sports pitch is looking worse for wear and could benefit from resurfacing, we can help. Get in touch with our team today for a no-obligation chat.
