3g - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T15:48:23Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/3gSynthetic 3G Sports Surfacing Contractorshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/synthetic-3g-sports-surfacing-contractors2014-06-11T10:30:00.000Z2014-06-11T10:30:00.000ZJames Dooleyhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JamesDooley<div><p>There are a wide variety of artificial grass sport surfacing materials available, each one has individual qualities which are better suited to different sports and the requirements of each project. 3G synthetic turf is a popular choice for organisations such as schools and sports clubs who want to replace a worn out natural grass pitch with a brand new top quality sports facility. </p><p>The 3G artificial sport pitch surfacing is made up of a synthetic turf carpet which is infilled with sand and rubber particles, this infill is installed at the base of the grass fibres and helps to maintain natural playing characteristics for the sport surface. The construction process for a 3G grass system includes installing either a dynamic (stone) or an engineered (macadam) sub base to give stable foundations, then an impact absorbing shockpad, then finally the synthetic turf carpet. Synthetic third generation sport surfacing can be installed in a range of dimensions and specifications with pile heights ranging from 40mm to 60mm to suit different sports such as football and rugby. The synthetic grass sports pitch surfacing system is completely porous, allowing for excellent water drainage which means the facility can be used in all weather conditions, this is a great quality for organisations such as schools and leisure centres.</p><p>Due to the advancements of artificial grass surfacing technology in recent years, 3G synthetic turf sports facilities can withstand a lot of use and require relatively little maintenance compared to a natural grass pitch. However it's still important to keep up a regular maintenance plan for a 3G pitch to ensure it's kept in top condition and is safe for use by everyone. The durability of this artificial sports surfacing means it can help generate extra revenue for an organisation as it can be rented out to clubs and teams for training sessions and matches in the evening. Extra equipment such as floodlighting and fencing can be installed along with the 3G surfacing to help make the most of the facility and keep it secure.</p><p>Sports and Safety Surfaces are experienced contractors in the installation of these 3G synthetic turf sports facilities and regularly carry out construction projects at a variety of locations throughout the UK. For more details about the products and services we offer, please visit where you can find information about 3G sports pitch surfacing, construction and maintenance.</p></div>White Horse Contractors Complete New Community 3G Pitchhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/white-horse-contractors-complete-new-community-3g-pitch2013-09-26T11:16:09.000Z2013-09-26T11:16:09.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Sports facilities at a school in Rochdale will soon be of a premier standard thanks to White Horse Contractors (Northern), one of the UK’s leading natural and artificial sports ground specialists.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314145338?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314145338?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-left"/></a>The company continue to go from strength to strength in 2013 with the completion of the Kingsway Park School Pitches project. WHC (N) were appointed by the main contractor, Carillion Building, to provide a 3G synthetic grass surface, fencing and floodlighting with the pitch being constructed on a grass field adjacent to the main school building.</p><p>After consultation with the school regarding sports and community use on the pitch, WHC (N) proposed to build a 40mm pile synthetic surface together with a sand & rubber in-filled pitch on a macadam base with 15mm shock pad to meet the requirement of being FIFA and FIH National standard.</p><p>The grass field area, where the new artificial pitch was going to be constructed, had been found to be heavily contaminated with asbestos to such a degree that it was necessary to limit earthworks and disruption of the sub soil to a minimum.</p><p>“The CAD department of White Horse provided construction drawings and sections that limited the requirement for earth works and the expensive off-site removal of contaminated spoil,” said Jim Crabbe, White Horse Contractors (Northern) Contracts Director.</p><p>“As we could not dig in to the ground, normal drainage was replaced with a system that could be laid on to the formation and filled over with construction material. This also assisted in the requirements to make the pitch self-attenuating in terms of drainage. The entire structure formed a “holding tank” with a regulated outflow of drainage water to the storm water system.”</p><p>Despite the asbestos issues encountered, excellent progress was achieved largely due to the company’s in-house resources of specialist equipment and manpower. The project was completed within the program agreed and to the set budget.</p><p>For further information, please contact White Horse Contractors on 01865 736 272 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.whitehorsecontractors.co.uk" target="_blank">www.whitehorsecontractors.co.uk</a></p></div>