Turf

Artificial turf has undergone a major makeover. Instead of a hard, abrasive surface that players feared and fans despised, the newer version of artificial turf provides a softer, more cushioned playing field that wears well and can stand up under heavy usage. That’s the key to today’s artificial grass-like surfaces. For universities, colleges and high schools with fields that will endure heavy usage, artificial turf may very well be the answer. Grass fields have a hard time holding up when events are scheduled back-to-back for weeks on end. For example, in any midwestern or northern city where weather is a major factor, grass fields are difficult to maintain because they are likely used for football, soccer, practice and the marching band. Hour after hour; day after day; week after week the fields are used and abused. Once the weather turns cold, it’s difficult for a grass field