Artificial turf is becoming increasingly prevalent in the sporting world. There are many reasons it is taking over natural turf as the number one option for sports fields. Synthetic grass is ready to use in almost every weather condition and is an asset that pays off, especially if you have high foot traffic on your playing surfaces. 

An increasing number of sports clubs are opting for artificial turf installations within their facilities. From football fields to putting greens and field hockey pitches just to name a few. There are a number of factors to consider before choosing what type of turf system you install within your sporting grounds. 

The Advantages Of Artificial Turf Fields

The robustness of artificial grass pitches plays a major role in the popularity of synthetic turf installations. They do not require a recovery period between playing like natural grass does. This is especially handy for clubs that have limited playing space such as one grass field shared between multiple teams. This robustness ensures a long lifespan for the artificial grass.

Although the surface must be cleaned regularly, artificial turf sporting fields are low maintenance. It does not require mowing, ventilation or fertilisation, which lowers the maintenance costs. An intensive clean is only required every few years. Artificial turf sporting fields have become a club attraction across all levels, as they help to ensure continuous training no matter what the weather. 

Versatile Sport Surfaces

Another factor that makes artificial turf more desirable is that they can be designed to accommodate more than one sport. A natural turf can also do the job but then it needs to be marked for each individual sport. A synthetic turf can be permanently marked for up to 4 sports, which provides you with flexibility in using your sporting space. Versatility adds value to your sporting facility within a reasonable budget.

Natural grass can cost sporting facilities a substantial amount of money in the long term. As much as you may feel that your team should play on natural turf, there are plenty of advantages to synthetic turf fields. Climate change challenges and the cost of maintaining natural pitches is becoming more unsustainable due to the heavy demand placed on them. 

If you are ready to install artificial turf playing fields within your sporting complex, contact the friendly team at Coastal Synthetic Turf. With a vast amount of experience within the artificial turf and landscaping industry, our team has the ability to make your vision come to life.