Specifications include, but are not limited to: Synthetic turf system shall meet the following specifications: Shall be tufted, polyethylene, grass-like fabric coated with a secondary backing of high-grade polyurethane. The two fibers specified in this grid shall be tufted through the same needle in a grass-like fabric to a finished pile-height also specified in the grid. All components and their installation method shall be designed and manufactured for use on outdoor athletic fields. The materials as hereinafter specified should be able to withstand exposure in all climates, be resistant to insect infestation, rot, fungus, mildew, ultraviolet light and heat degradation. The materials shall have the basic characteristics of flow-through drainage, allowing free movement of surface runoff through the synthetic turf fabric where such water may flow to the existing base and into the field drainage system. The finished playing surface shall appear as mowed grass and shall resist abrasion and cutting from normal use. The polyethylene pile yarn shall be a proven athletic caliber yarn designed specifically for outdoor use and stabilized to resist the effect of ultraviolet degradation, heat, foot traffic, water, and airborne pollutants. The system shall be tufted at the pile height and gauge listed in specification grid. The Primary Backing must be a multi-layer backing, contain UV stabilizers and must pass 3000 hours of QUV A testing. The Secondary Backing of high-grade polyurethane shall be applied to the Primary Backing. Secondary Backing adds resistance to water degradation and strengthens grip on fibers. The entire backing shall be coated with holes perforated throughout the backing at the Synthetic Turf Manufacturer’s recommended interval to allow for drainage. Partially coated backings or latex coating materials shall not be acceptable.
