If you can see that the carpet pile has begun to fold over and there is very little infill visible you may be running the risk of your pitch wearing prematurely. The infill acts as a wearing course, protecting the fibre and making it stand up. In this case you should seek immediate advice from your pitch installer or ourselves so action can be taken to rectify the situation. It is imperative that before new infill is applied the carpet pile is worked upright to prevent the pile from simply being sandwiched between the new material. 

If your surface has become harder, leading to higher ball bounce, faster ball roll and a tendency for the pitch to drain slower, you are undoubtedly experiencing the effects of contamination in the infill of your synthetic pitch. Over time, dust and debris accumulates in the infill and acts like cement, hardening the infill. Depending on the severity of this contamination, various processes can remedy the situation from REVITE^® to REJENERATION^®.

Weed and vegetation growth mainly occurs on unused areas of the surface, such as the perimeter and goal areas. Most proprietary brands of weed and moss killers will solve this problem without damaging your synthetic surface, but if in doubt seek advice from your installer or ourselves. Should you decide to chemically treat the vegetation, once dead it should be easy to remove as all vegetation grows within the infill  and not through the carpet. Be sure to remove this dead vegetation as if left it will contaminate the infill. 

If your synthetic surface is slow to drain or silt-like deposits are left after heavy rain it is a sure sign the contamination is present in the infill. The exact amount of this contamination will dictate the appropriate course of action. At the eary stages a Revite^® may be the answer but if it has reached a critical stage and little or no maintenance has been completed to date, then a Rejeneration^® may be more appropriate.

If you've noticed a significant difference in the performance of your synthetic surface due to a faster or slower ball roll it could be due to a number of factors. Excessive or inadequate infill may well be the first issue. Too much or too little sand / rubber can significantly affect the performance of your synthetic surface. You should refer to your installer for the exact infill requirements, or arrange for Technical Surfaces to assess your facility free of charge. Another factor may be a general deterioration of the surface over time and a hardening of the infill. This will lead to a faster ball roll and higher bounce. If you are experiencing this you should contact us immediately to assess your surface.