FAQs

Since 2012, Sports Turf Care, LLC has provided premier synthetic turf maintenance, grooming, testing, and repair services for schools, athletic facilities, and community centers across the Northeast and the Carolinas.

FAQs

Since 2012, Sports Turf Care, LLC has provided premier synthetic turf maintenance, grooming, testing, and repair services for schools, athletic facilities, and community centers across the Northeast and the Carolinas.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GROOM MY FIELD?

New fields should be groomed weekly to remove loose fibers from being caught in lines and logos. After the field is broken in, it should be groomed on a monthly basis (after every 150-200 hours of use) during heavy traffic and less often during periods of slower use.

WHAT IS GMAX TESTING?

A Gmax test measures the ability of your field to absorb the shock from a collision, such as a player falling to the surface.  The lower the reading, the softer the surface.  The higher the Gmax reading, less energy from the collision is absorbed by the field and more shock is transferred to the player.  Annual testing of your field will give you a road map for safety and maintenance.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY FIELD HAVE A GMAX TEST?

General consensus in the industry holds that every field should be tested just after install, before it is accepted for use. Beyond that, researchers and industry experts advise that Gmax testing should occur at least once per year.

CAN SYNTHETIC TURF HOLD UP UNDER HEAVY USE?

Yes, one of the important advantages of synthetic turf is its ability to hold up under very heavy use. While natural turf shouldn’t be played on during or immediately after a rain storm, after the application of pesticides and fertilizers, or during the months when grass doesn’t grow, synthetic turf is always ready for play. Regular maintenance is important to enable synthetic turf to withstand the heavy use that it is often subjected to.

IS MAINTENANCE OF SYNTHETIC TURF REQUIRED?

While much less time and money is required to maintain a synthetic turf sports field than a natural grass field, synthetic turf needs to be maintained to maximize playability and the life of the product.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GROOM MY FIELD?

New fields should be groomed weekly to remove loose fibers from being caught in lines and logos. After the field is broken in, it should be groomed on a monthly basis (after every 150-200 hours of use) during heavy traffic and less often during periods of slower use.

WHAT IS GMAX TESTING?

A Gmax test measures the ability of your field to absorb the shock from a collision, such as a player falling to the surface.  The lower the reading, the softer the surface.  The higher the Gmax reading, less energy from the collision is absorbed by the field and more shock is transferred to the player.  Annual testing of your field will give you a road map for safety and maintenance.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY FIELD HAVE A GMAX TEST?

General consensus in the industry holds that every field should be tested just after install, before it is accepted for use. Beyond that, researchers and industry experts advise that Gmax testing should occur at least once per year.

CAN SYNTHETIC TURF HOLD UP UNDER HEAVY USE?

Yes, one of the important advantages of synthetic turf is its ability to hold up under very heavy use. While natural turf shouldn’t be played on during or immediately after a rain storm, after the application of pesticides and fertilizers, or during the months when grass doesn’t grow, synthetic turf is always ready for play. Regular maintenance is important to enable synthetic turf to withstand the heavy use that it is often subjected to.

IS MAINTENANCE OF SYNTHETIC TURF REQUIRED?

While much less time and money is required to maintain a synthetic turf sports field than a natural grass field, synthetic turf needs to be maintained to maximize playability and the life of the product.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We understand your investment, and we look forward to earning the trust it takes to maintain your turf the right way.

schools

athletic facilities

community centers

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We understand your investment, and we look forward to earning the trust it takes to maintain your turf the right way.

school

schools

sports

athletic facilities

comunity

community centers