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The only college fields that re-sod multiple times in a season are shared with NFL teams (Pittsburgh, Miami, Tampa). Here's a brand new field that was done this past June. Old grass stripped, laser graded, new irrigation system, and sodded. It has been mowed at 1.5" all season and grown in the...

If a district cannot afford the maintenance of a grass field, it can definitely not afford synthetic turf. The cost of ownership for synthetic turf is more than $1.5M more over 25 years when compared to natural grass. If we amortize that amount, it's an additional $60k/year in additional funding...

In addition to high school football, they also play professional baseball here from time to time.

Just about ready for Homecoming in Mount Gilead.

We remain involved in some way after the first season. Some schools do the work for the plans we develop and oversee. The opposite end of the spectrum is we do it all. Issues around pay scales, retaining staff, and desires to improve safety/playability/aesthetics have been driving more schools...

Second game of year at North Union HS, a field we completed last year. First game on the new field at Hardin Northern HS. Just across the OH/PA border at the venerable Sharon Tiger Stadium, first game on the new field and win #700 in program history. A great week with proud communities...

Logan Elm HS First varsity home game 8/30/2024 on their newly rebuilt field.

Unioto HS looking awesome last week. More pics to come this weekend!

The Mount Gilead Indians showed out in this field last night!

Mount Gilead HS almost dialed in before the first game Friday Night!

Brand new field installed at Logan Elm HS. Kentucky Bluegrass mowed at 1.5". Fast track for football, girls and boys soccer. Excited the see the kids on it next week.

New natural grass field at Logan Elm.

It's a good start on the cost projection. Overall, it's closer to $3.0M - $3.5M to have a "starter" stadium, if you're using synthetic turf. Some things to add: - Fencing and Gates - Asphalt or concrete for concourse and common areas, including ADA access - Bringing utilities to the site...

A mid-afternoon gully washer was followed by a full field paint in preparation for tonight's intra-squad 7 on 7 at Mount Gilead HS. This is the third season on their natural grass field.

North Union HS - Richwood, OH Kentucky Bluegrass mowed at 1.25"

Fiber length and condition Surface hardness Underdrain issues The synthetic turf fibers are the main contributing reason fields fail over time. How long they last has to do with the following items, in order of importance: 1. Maintenance - relying only on the installer's maintenance plan and...

There are currently no synthetic turf manufacturers producing PFAS-free products. If they address the issue at all, they use creative language in their marketing materials to skirt it. The effects of respirable crumb rubber dust are not well studied in an athletic environment. You'll find the...

A few photos from this week's travels to projects from the past, present, and future.