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Sporturf Tech Tip #3 Mold and Fungus With Turf

March 26, 2020

Fungus, Mold Spots or Moss The following instructions are provided to assist you if you ever need help with the removal of fungus, mold spots or moss from your turf. Like many other products that are outdoors and come into contact with the elements, your turf may at some point develop bacterial growth. If that does happen the following tips will help eliminate the issue. Use TurfStat™ PRO, a synthetic turf disinfectant is proven to kill germs on non-porous surfaces...
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Learn About the Synthetic Turf Council Today!

March 19, 2020

The Synthetic Turf Council is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association serving the synthetic turf industry. Vision To improve the world through synthetic turf Mission To serve as the global forum to promote, develop, grow and advocate for the synthetic turf industry. Purpose To be the voice of our industry by promoting the benefits of synthetic turf systems. STC's Four Pillars of Strategic Priority Advocacy STC serves as a trusted source and adviser to the industry through a collective and unified...
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San Diego State University Chooses Sporturf

March 11, 2020

Designer: David DiGeronimo with DMA Sports Group Architect: Swinerton Contractor: AFE Sports Product: FL510T-95 Note: a 95 oz 1 3/4” pile slit film with a nylon thatch. Infill: Zeofill Field: Multi-use-soccer, lacrosse, and rugby When asked about the install David DiGeronimo of DMA Sports Group had this to say, "Sporturf supplied the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks specification flawlessly for the SDSU Project. Sporturf was selected based on its reputation as a leader in manufacturing turf. Key points taken away...
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Sporturf Tech Tip #2 Dealing With Static Electricity on Your Turf

February 28, 2020

Please continue reading below to learn about static electricity in your synthetic turf If you live in an area with low-humidity you may experience static electricity in your synthetic turf. To reduce static electricity buildup in your you will need to mix 3 tbsp. liquid fabric softener to 32 oz. water (1 quart) in a spray bottle. Set the spray bottle nozzle to mist and simply walk over the synthetic turf while spraying the solution. There is no need to saturate the...
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Check out the Facility Designer on the Sporturf Website

February 20, 2020

The Sporturf Facility Designer can be used to design a customized training area for your facility. First set the turf color and outer dimensions, then add hash lines, ladders, and agility dots. Upload your logo (a PNG file with transparent background works best) and drag-and-drop it into place. Your logo can be rotated and scaled to the desired size. Finally, fill out the Contact Information section and submit the design. An email with a link to the design PDF...
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Trimming Selvedge from Foam Backed Product

January 24, 2020

When trimming the selvedge on a foam backed product you will need some tools to help you complete this. You will need a: carpet knife or slide knife. replaceable blades. T-shaped Hex key (3/32” or 6 mm) Unroll the foam backed synthetic turf face up. Starting at the edge of the roll at the selvedge you will find the stitch rows. From the selvedge, count in 2 stitch rows. Starting at the edge of the roll, take your T-shaped hex...
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Need AIA Credits? Remember Sporturf!

January 17, 2020

We introduced our newest AIA course last year and thought we would bring it up again incase any of our fellow architects hadn't had time to check it out! We are continiuing to offer this course for AIA credits. Please reach out to our corporate office or your local Regional Account Manager to set up a presentation. AIA CES Course: Synthetic Turf Then & Now Course Number-ST2019. This is a 200-level course that allows Sporturf to offer highly requested Learning...
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Happy New Year from Sporturf!

January 6, 2020

This past year was definitely been one for the books! Coming off a completely unprecedented record year we look forward to the challenge of exceeding all expectations once again in 2020. We’re excited to head into the new year with a renewed mindset and with several resolutions to accomplish. January is a time for new beginnings, with several resolutions centering on self-improvement. And that includes improving and streamlining processes and procedures to make working with Sporturf and even better experience...
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Merry Christmas from Sporturf!

December 23, 2019

Christmas is a time of giving and reflecting on everything from the past year. It is about acknowledging who has been there throughout the way and who has helped shape our business and that is you, our customers. We value each and every one of you and cannot express our gratitude enough for your ongoing support. We would like to thank you all for trusting us with your projects and making your visions come to life. From everyone here at...
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UAB Upgrades Facility With Sporturf

December 18, 2019

Product: Fast Grass AT740 5mm Dealer/Installer: RS Sport Surfaces Location: University of Alabama-Birmingham Birmingham, AL Date: Fall 2019 Sporturf dealer RS Sport Surfaces worked with the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) to install Sporturf’s Fast Grass AT740 in their indoor training area. The turf included custom logo work, hash marks and five different colors. UAB needed a strong and durable product that could withstand daily training sessions that included not only college athletes but also extensive equipment use. About Fast Grass...
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