Care & Maintenance — Synthetic Courts & Grounds
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Care Instructions
Maintenance of Acrylic Sports Surfaces
Acrylic synthetic materials are largely used for outdoor sports surfaces because of low in building cost, low in maintenance and durable as well. Acrylic sport surfaces are relatively sturdy and needs little maintenance.
Clean your court once a monthly
Basic maintenance can stop premature wear and blemishes. Clean your court once a month. Rinsing court with water is typically comfortable for general clean up. If the surface area has visible stains on the court surface, a {gentle}detergent may be applied before gentle cleansing with a soft bristled brush. Here could be a gentle detergent formula: Combine four elements water with two elements TSP (trisodium phosphate) and one half house beach, when mildew factor.
Remove foreign matter
Use Correct Instruments However, dirt accumulates in standing water, leaving stains and piles of dust. It’s vital to recollect, however, that the surface is totally greaseproof which rain might take a while, particularly within the Indian climate, to get away and evaporate. If play is needed to require place before the surface has dried naturally, special squeegees ought to be accustomed take away excess surface water. Use correct instrumental Use soft nylon or hair-type brooms for cleansing your surface. Cleansing too onerous with onerous bristles will injury the surface. Once employing a pressure washer, limit pressure and don’t hold tip too about to the surface, or coatings may be broken. Surface pressure washers save time and don’t leave a stripes like hand wands. Acrylic coatings don’t support plant growth, thus growth of plant or could be a result from food and drink spills, decaying matter like leaves, or different foreign materials on the surface feeding these organisms. To remove mould, plant & different organisms on the acrylic surface use: 2 elements house bleach, mixed with one half water. Use this resolution to treat affected areas. Scrub gently with soft brush and rinse totally when some minutes. Remove standing water Rain showers facilitate clean your court.
Use Correct Instruments
However, dirt accumulates in standing water, leaving stains and piles of dust. It’s vital to recollect, however, that the surface is totally greaseproof which rain might take a while, particularly within the Indian climate, to get away and evaporate. If play is needed to require place before the surface has dried naturally, special squeegees ought to be accustomed take away excess surface water. Use correct instrumental Use soft nylon or hair-type brooms for cleansing your surface. Cleansing too onerous with onerous bristles will injury the surface. Once employing a pressure washer, limit pressure and don’t hold tip too about to the surface, or coatings may be broken. Surface pressure washers save time and don’t leave a stripes like hand wands.
Drainage
Drain systems area unit an awfully vital a part of court construction. Excess water that flows back onto the court surface or to a lower place the court will cause issues. Properly put in drainage systems divert water off from the court and may be inspected from time to time. Look for any evident injury to structures and drain pipes Clear away any vegetation or dust that will be interference drains or swales injury hindrance.
• Post signs or banners close to the doorway and throughout the court
space with court “rules”. Here are some suggestions:
• Use solely non-marking shoes on the court surface
• No bikes, roller blades, or skateboards
• No chewing gum, food, or drinks (other than water) on the taking part in
surface.
•don’t drag chairs, benches or different things over the surface.
• Use pads beneath chair legs or instrumentality that’s on the court.
Anchor benches or the other permanent fixtures to the surface to forestall
injury from slippery or dragging. Defend the surface before driving maintenance vehicles onto the court.
Repair and Resurfacing
The standard resurfacing cycle for OLYMPIADOS Acrylic sport surfaces is five to eight years. The asphalt and concrete base of a court, despite however well engineered, will exhibit cracking and low spots called “birdbaths”. There are many factors that can contribute to these problems from ground movement and sinking, to tree roots and improper construction or base mixes. Whereas several of the clean-up and protection functions may be handled by the court owner or maintenance crew, pavement repairs and resurfacing is best handled by a sport emergence skilled.
Our recommendation is to possess annual scrutiny performed within the spring of the year to evaluate the condition of your facility. Most court builders and emergence contractors offer free or cheap maintenance programs like this to their customers.
Here are some of the details they will address in regards to surfacing:
• Overall condition and look of the power.
• Surface injury, birdbaths, or cracks that have appeared or reopened
• Performance of the system.
• Areas of premature wear or injury establish causes.
• Condition of the emergence system: texture, fading, stains, mould or mildew growth.
• Condition of court accessories: lawn tennis webs and net posts, windscreen, centre strap, etc.
For help contact our representative or visit www.olympiados.in
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EPDM FLOORING MAINTENANCE
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene) rubber is synthetic and is used for various uses including playground surface and sports flooring purposes. It is considered to be one of the safest floorings for children’s play area. There are many advantages of EPDM flooring:
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene) is a synthetic rubber and is largely used for various sports surfaces, running tracks, kids play area, safety flooring etc. It is considered as one of the safest floorings for children’s play area. There are many advantages of EPDM flooring:
EPDM can either lay directly with PU or else make a sandwich with SBR to reduce the cost. For kids play are general accepted norms for thickness selection of EPDM safety flooring is of 36 mm or 25 mm, depending upon the free fall height. EPDM flooring consists of rubber granules which reduces the head impact if children fall from a specific height.
EPDM flooring is durable. In addition, it is UV resistant and hence it is a great option for areas having extreme weather conditions. EPDM flooring comes in various colours and attractive designs can be made on it which is attractive for children.
EPDM flooring requires minimum maintenance and it is stain resistant and has minimal chances of swelling up from water. EPDM is not only a great option for Children’s Play area but it can be also applied on different outdoor courts such as tennis, basketball and running tracks.
EPDM Flooring Care Instructions for keeping it safe & maintained for a longer period: –
Regular cleaning of this floor is advised
Sweep it regularly with a soft broom
Use soapy water to clean the spots
Use only mild detergents
Avoid using hard brush
Avoid harsh detergents or solvents that may damage the surface.
Resist the urge to power wash the surface as it may dislodge the EPDM granules, degrade the PU binder and weaken the surface.
If you want to sanitize the surface, use only special floor sanitizers available to clean poured rubber surfaces.
General Playground Safety Rules and Guideline for Kids
1) There must be an adult with each child or group of children on the playground at all times. Any problems to be reported to the adult in charge or whoever assisting you.
2) No oversize clothing or hoodies or clothes with drawstrings are allowed on the play area.
3) Be clear about the age group the playground is intended for.
4) Be extra careful for climbing equipment and never touch anyone who is climbing. Wait your turn instead of trying to climb too.
5) No pushing, shoving, hitting, teasing, bullying, or unkind words.
6) No running, playing tag or chase games on or around playground equipment.
7) When you get on or off equipment, make sure there is no one in the way.
8) Touch the playground equipment before you start to play. If it is wet, hot or cold, do not play. Tell an adult.
9) If there is more than one person want to use the same equipment, get in line and wait for your turn. Do not hold places or try to jump the line.
10) Use the equipment as it is intended to be used. Ask an adult if you are not sure how to use the equipment.
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Natural Grass Ground Care
Natural grass grounds need extensive care and maintenance. There are a number of essential operations that need to be carried out on a natural grass ground to maintain the quality of the grass surface and to ensure that the underlying soil will support the root development and give a well drained and stable playing surface.
Here are some handy tips to maintain natural grass grounds:
Mowing
Mowing of the ground should be carried out at regular intervals. The purpose of mowing is to ensure that the grass is at a suitable height for matches. Regular cutting improves the density of the grass sward. The mowing lines are important in the presentation of grounds. Mowing can also be used to lift surface debris resulting from games.
Equipment like cylinder, rotary and flail mowers should be used in the desired pattern.
Application of Fertilizer
Fertilizer is applied in order to provide a range of essential nutrients to support growth, giving a strong, wear resistant sward, and to help recovery after damage of the ground. It improves the color of the grass as this is an important element of ground presentation. Accurate and uniform application of the fertilizer is essential.
The most important nutrients include nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, amongst other elements and micronutrients.
Irrigation
Regular irrigation of the ground is required to provide the grass with water to support even growth. It also reduces the hardness of the surface layer. It improves the stability of sand dominated root zones which may become too loose if allowed to dry out. It smoothens the chemicals and other materials applied on the ground and irrigation maybe needed in arid areas to wash excess salts out of the soil.
A wide range of equipment is used for watering grounds. It includes handheld hose pipes, portable rotary and oscillating sprinklers, travelling sprinklers and pop-up irrigation systems.
Top Dressing and Aeration
Top dressing is applied on ground to improve surface levels, dilute fine mineral and organic matters that accumulates at the surface of the pitch. It provides a firmer playing ground and stabilizes channels created by aeration work.
Aeration is required to create a network of holes on the surface of the ground to improve water infiltration and air exchange. Helps to relieve compaction in the soil and promotes better root development. It modifies the firm characteristics of the playing surface.
Scarification
This process is needed to remove excess organic matter from the sward to improve growth and cuts any lateral grass growth for a denser and stronger grass. It improves the firmness and traction properties of the grass.
Equipment includes power reeled scarifiers with rotating blades, rake attachments and harrows.
Removal of surface debris
Natural grass ground needs to be brushed to remove grass cutting and other debris from the playing surface. It helps in better growing conditions and reduces the risk of deterioration. It ensures that the grass is upright, which allows uniform and effective cutting.
Equipment like Tractor mounted brush, powered suction units and rotary mowers are used.
Weeds and Pests
Most areas of the ground can be subject to invasion by weeds and to damage by pests. The selection of the correct grasses and good management practices can help minimize problems. Hand weeding can be used to remove some weed types but is not effective against all weeds. Spraying equipment with the right set of fertilizer is also crucial to evade weeds and pests.
Staffing
A sufficient number of staff should maintain the ground and should receive the necessary training to do the work effectively. Staffing levels can also be influenced by the nature of the work that is carried out on the ground.
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