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As a synthetic sports pitch gets older, granular (sand or rubber) top-ups can be required at regular intervals to overcome issues of infill migration and compaction caused by factors including wind, rain and play.

Insufficient levels of infill in an astroturf pitch are not only detrimental to the playing characteristics of the surface - impacting on ball roll and bounce - but will also increase the rate at which the artificial carpet wears.

By topping up the necessary amount of granular infill – matching the grade exactly to the existing material – the carpet fibres are protected and the playing characteristics of the artificial sports surface are restored.

Technical Surfaces has a range of machinery specifically designed to ensure that the application of the rubber or sand onto the artificial surface can be closley regulated, extending the life of the astroturf and ensuring a perfect playing surface for its users.