In recent years, with the rapid socio-economic development, people are paying more and more attention to their health and more and more people are participating in sports activities, which requires bigger and more practical sports venues and facilities. In particular, more attention has been paid to sports grounds in schools. Many schools are rebuilding and expanding their sports halls. However, in recent years, artificial turf has been used instead of natural turf in school and sports field, so what is the service time of artificial turf?
The service time of artificial grass has always been a greater concern for buyers. After all, artificial turf is mainly used in outdoor situations, such as football pitches and baseball fields. Prolonged exposure to sun, rain, kicking and trampling makes artificial turf more susceptible to failure. Life expectancy continues to decrease and artificial turf will continue to deteriorate. How can I tell if my artificial turf is deteriorating?
The first aspect is that over time the infill layer will sink and the granules will sink and compress into a thick layer. The wear and tear process can be minimized with proper maintenance. The rubber itself will harden with the passage of time and this will seriously reduce the playing performance of the pitch. The second aspect is that the artificial turf fibers will be crushed or decay during use and the height and density of the grass will be greatly reduced. The third aspect is the deformation of the base. Normally, professional football pitches are paved with concrete and asphalt. It is basically not deformed when paved to professional standards, but factors such as inferior materials can lead to deformation of the foundation. The fourth area is the jointing of the artificial turf. The joints become loose, especially in bad weather. This is exacerbated by the fact that the joints between the turf will become looser and even eventually become open.
As well as the ageing of artificial turf directly affecting the life of the artificial turf, there is also the issue of the quality of the artificial turf. In the same area, the frequency of use is similar and the infrastructure is the same. Why does artificial turf last differently in certain locations? Will it last longer than others? The quality of the artificial grass has a direct impact on the service time of the artificial grass.
The intensity of solar radiation and the intensity of use are also major factors. This is why the service life of artificial turf varies from region to region. Under normal use, the service life of artificial turf is 6-8 years, depending on the conditions of use.
