Synthetic turf changes: what’s normal and what’s not? Many synthetic turf fields are in use today and more are being built every week. Ultimately though, every field will wear out and need to be replaced or rebuilt. And most of those will be replaced with new synthetic surfaces. With all the fields in play today,…
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Baraka Sport in the news!
From the article: Schedler, who now runs his own consulting firm, Baraka Sport, said, “G-Max will increase every year. … From a liability standpoint, it just makes no sense for schools to not make sure that that athletic field system is safe. It’s a very expensive piece of athletic equipment that requires maintenance and tuning…
Synthetic fields: end-of-life issues: How do you evaluate an older field? What’s the next step?
John Schedler’s expertise is put to use with aging fields and end-of-life synthetic fields. EXCERPT The first generation of synthetic fields, installed approximately a decade ago (give or take a few years), is showing its age. Field builders, and those who work with sports facilities, say the symptoms are easily recognizable.“The fibers start to degrade,”…