Synthetic construction
Fineturf can assist with every aspect of the construction of synthetic sports surfaces. Working with world-leading synthetic surface manufacturers, our in-house expertise spans design and specification , groundworks , construction , installation , resurfacing and upgrading , as well as supplying extras such as fencing, floodlighting and peripheral landscaping.
Overview
Recent and notable workProfessional clubs · Local authorities · Schools and academies · Community clubs
Choose the system
Pile height and infill decide the sport, the testing mark, and whether the surface can go indoors.
| System | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 4G, 32 to 38mm, no sand or rubber | Football and multi-use, often indoor, over a shock pad. |
| 3G, 40 to 60mm, sand + SBR / cork / TPE | Football and rugby to FIFA, World Rugby, RFU and RFL testing. |
| 2G, 15 to 24mm, sand filled or dressed | Hockey, tennis, amateur and five- or seven-a-side football. |
| Hockey, sand filled, sand dressed or water based | FIH standards. Water based is the elite irrigated carpet. |
| MUGA, macadam, polymeric or synthetic grass | Sport England Types 1 to 5 for netball, tennis, football and mixed use. |
| Athletics, porous, sandwich, solid or prefabricated | World Athletics criteria from school tracks to elite full-pour. |
Fineturf works with world-leading manufacturers. An in-house synthetic team and fully owned plant run in parallel with natural pitch construction. Clients include professional clubs, non-league and community sides, local authorities, universities, schools and academies.
FIFA Quality is the community and amateur mark; FIFA Quality Pro is professional-level performance. Rugby places more weight on the surface system because of Head Impact Criteria.
Football and rugbyArtificial tennis can be used after rainfall, indoors, and in shade where natural grass struggles. Pile height sets the speed of play. Macadam courts are coated in polyurethane paint to LTA and ITF slip ratings. MUGAs are available in macadam (Types 1 to 2), polymeric (Types 3 to 4) and synthetic grass (Type 5, 5a sand-filled, 5b sand-dressed).
If you are applying for funding or grants for a new synthetic surfaces project, we can point you to current design guidance and potential funding streams. Installed surfaces carry a full manufacturer’s warranty, with aftercare advice and optional maintenance visits.
Fineturf works with world-leading manufacturers. An in-house synthetic team and fully owned plant run in parallel with natural pitch construction. Clients include professional clubs, non-league and community sides, local authorities, universities, schools and academies.
FIFA Quality is the community and amateur mark; FIFA Quality Pro is professional-level performance. Rugby places more weight on the surface system because of Head Impact Criteria.
Football and rugbyArtificial tennis can be used after rainfall, indoors, and in shade where natural grass struggles. Pile height sets the speed of play. Macadam courts are coated in polyurethane paint to LTA and ITF slip ratings. MUGAs are available in macadam (Types 1 to 2), polymeric (Types 3 to 4) and synthetic grass (Type 5, 5a sand-filled, 5b sand-dressed).
If you are applying for funding or grants for a new synthetic surfaces project, we can point you to current design guidance and potential funding streams. Installed surfaces carry a full manufacturer’s warranty, with aftercare advice and optional maintenance visits.
Process
Systems are designed to meet governing body performance and testing criteria.
Groundworks, construction and installation are delivered with fully-owned plant and equipment.
Options include 4G, 3G and 2G surfaces plus MUGA and athletics track systems.
Existing facilities can be resurfaced or upgraded, with extras such as fencing and floodlighting.
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