FieldTurf Artificial Grass Systems for Playgrounds: FAQs

How Sturdy and Safe Is FieldTurf Compared to Traditional Playground Surfaces?

FieldTurf artificial grass systems are made of an exclusive monofilament fiber that helps make it the most durable and safest solution available – especially compared with pour-in-place rubber or wood chips. In fact, you can expect a lifespan of 8-10 years, and our artificial grass systems remain as safe on day 5,000 as on Day One. 

 Specific advantages include:

• Faster drainage and less maintenance than real grass so you will have less "indoor time"
• Comfortable, non-abrasive surface for fewer skinned knees 
• Fall height safety up to 9 feet, exceeding all ASTM requirements – it’s the same on Day 5,000 as Day 1
• No splinters
• Elimination of allergens

Many of our daycare center clients have shared that FieldTurf helped attract new business by giving parents the peace of mind of a safe and fun environment.

What Kind of Maintenance Is Involved with FieldTurf?

Hardly any! With FieldTurf playground turf, you can expect:

• No hardening or cracking
• No compaction issues
• No displacement issues
• No weeds  
• No foreign objects buried
• No mess on kids or tracked inside

Sounds Great, So – How Does It Look? 

FieldTurf artificial grass systems employ the latest in technology to look and feel just like real grass, without the constant upkeep or environmental impact of machines and chemicals.

What Should I Look for in Choosing an Artificial Grass System Provider?

It is important to know there are vast differences between the products and installation capabilities available in today's market. More and more companies are beginning to emerge making incredible claims about their products, which rarely meet the expectations of customers who have them installed.

FieldTurf is the largest entity in the artificial grass and synthetic turf business, with a 20-year track record. Our systems are patented, and we’re the only artificial grass and synthetic turf company that actually manufactures our own turf – right here in the United States. We’re also the only company that certifies our network of distributors and installers. 

We enjoy a 60% market share representing businesses, homeowners and the vast majority of professional sports teams – over five times more sports teams than our closest competitor.

Familiarize yourself with common industry myths and make sure you know the facts. 

How Tough Is FieldTurf, Really?

It’s tough, all right.  FieldTurf is used every day by professional and college athletes. It’s safe to say they are way more brutal than your family, kids, or pets combined.

What about Weeds?

Weeds cannot grow directly through the tough FieldTurf backing. It’s more dense that typical weed-block material for landscapes. On rare occasions, you may see some popping up along a border. No worries…weed killer can be used without staining or harming the system in any way. 

Will FieldTurf Fade?

You won’t see any fading unless you get out your miscroscope. FieldTurf has a built-in UV protection solution that helps it hold its color even under the most dramatic conditions of near constant, direct sunlight. Independent studies show that FieldTurf will fade at a rate of less than 1% per year. This means that after even 10 years in direct sunlight, any color change will still be imperceptible to the human eye. 

Will FieldTurf Mildew?

Due to the extremely porous drainage design of our artificial grass systems, mold and mildew are never a problem. 

Will FieldTurf Stain?

FieldTurf’s  polyethylene fibers are impenetrable. Sticky spills should be hosed off to prevent them from attracting dirt and bugs. But even paint can be softened with paint remover and rinsed right off. 

 

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