Artificial Maintenance

While a relatively low maintenance option synthetic playing surfaces non the less require regular maintenance to ensure longevity and continued optimum performance. We recommend that the pitch is brushed with a stiff brush every week in the high wear areas this will stand the pile up and add life to the carpet. Every few years the base may move or undulate due to use. At this time the carpet and shock pads will need to be lifted and the base can be re-leveled and play can continue.

 Maintenance recommendations are designed to ensure the following:

• The playing surface is kept clean
• The playing surface gives consistent high performance
• The surface water drains freely for the life of the pitch
• The pitch appears pristine at all times

 These objectives are achieved by:

• Regularly removing leaves and other debris from the surface
• Regular brushing in the high wear areas
• Diligent use of appropriate chemicals to treat weeds when needed

 Leaves tree debris, pine needles and detritus should not be allowed to remain on the surface for any length of time. Allowing this results in decay forming a drainage inhabiting barrier within the surface and providing a growing medium for algae moss and weeds.

 The recommended frequency for brushing and cleaning must depend on the amount of use once a month is recommended but a high frequency is necessary If the pitch is heavily used. A stiff broom or mechanical brush is best.

 Footwear

 It is important to ensure that suitable cricket footwear is used at all times but metal studs or blades must not be used.

 Weeds

No matter how much care is taken weeds may occasionally appear on the surface usually as a result of wind blown seeds or spores. Small numbers of weeds can be removed by hand without damaging the surface. Localised areas of self set weeds can be treated with domestic weed killers without causing damage to the surface of the pitch. Oil based weed killers must not be used.