What you need to know to choose between different tennis court systems. By Jos McKenzie on November 28, 2016 A tennis court in your home garden encourages your family to get outdoors and burn up some energy together. The social and health benefits are obvious; the fun is guaranteed! There are several tennis court systems you can choose from. We look at the different tennis court surfaces you might consider, in terms of performance, durability, maintenance and aesthetics. Synthetic grass tennis courts Durability: • TigerTurf tennis surfaces are manufactured from top quality yarns and processes. • Your tennis court will perform to a high standard for many years of regular play. • The turfs we install for home tennis courts have been well tested in schools and tennis clubs. • Well-built sub-base constructions that drain freely are fundamental to durability and performance in the long term. • These courts are ready for play in all climatic conditions.
Natural grass tennis courts Acrylic hard surface tennis courts Clay tennis courts Synthetic clay tennis courts. Installing TigerTurf onto Rooftops and Balconies. By Jos McKenzie on November 27, 2016 Rooftop gardens and soft green lawns on the balcony give apartment dwellers delightful garden settings in which to enjoy fresh air and chat with friends. TigerTurf has installed many of these upper level landscape features over the years, safely overcoming some challenging access and technical points.
Builders, architects and landscape designers are responsible for constructing strong, safe, watertight rooftops to support the weight of the base, turf and infill. • They must plan to ensure the base is built to carry the weight of the synthetic grass turf. • They must also make sure adequate drainage is achieved. TigerTurf’s Technical Director, Don Crockett, shares some useful tips on the key factors that need to be considered. Planning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Access Access can be a problem, as the TigerTurf landscape lawn comes in 3.66 metre rolls, along with the sand infill if this is required.
We can generally overcome most access concerns. Installation. Use colour to define, design, combine and streamline your play and sports areas. By Jos McKenzie on November 22, 2016 Using different colours in TigerTurf sports and playground synthetic turfs bring drama and energy to schools, early learning centres and community sports centres. Whatever the required use of the grounds, the range of colours available mean you can create the facility that is best for your community. Kindy, Early Childhood Centres and Primary Schools Colour is an essential building block of early childhood education; colours are the first stage in advancing children’s ability to understand abstract concepts.
Bright, engaging playgrounds advance learning and health at this important stage of development. Colour and shapes aid cognitive development in young children Children see colour and shapes all around them from birth and are drawn to bright colours instinctively. Learning about colour is a precursor to learning about the rest of their world, including more abstract concepts such as numbers and letters. Colour can define areas: Developing top cricket players dependent on playing on synthetic turf wickets. By Jos McKenzie on October 30, 2016 To a true cricket aficionado there is no greater enjoyment than playing on a true and perfect turf wicket. This may be fine at a test match level but, unfortunately, it is difficult to get good pitches, and to find the groundsmen with the experience and skills to maintain them.
It is argued that traditional turf pitches provide the inconsistencies and variables that make the game of cricket appealing and interesting. But poor turf wickets impede a batsmen’s ability to consistently get behind the ball, and when bowling, often the condition of the wicket delivers the results rather than the skills of the bowlers. These characteristics are not helpful for grassroots and lower levels of the game where developing skills and talent is critical. The solution is artificial cricket wickets. The technology of synthetic pitches has advanced considerably over the past few decades. How do Synthetic Cricket Wickets and Batting Cages assist with Skills Development? Gladstone Apartments. “Well done, TigerTurf – the landscape lawn sets off the Gladstone Apartments beautifully, softening hard surfaces and forming a dynamic pattern that gives character to the entire area.”
Our client is happy and so are we. The Gladstone Apartments Story TigerTurf Summer Envy XWR adds grace and colour within the simple, strong design of the entrance to the Gladstone apartments in Parnell. The landscape lawn complements the sweeping river stone curves beautifully, the two creating a textured, rhythmic pattern in line and colour, injecting movement and tension to relieve the static bulk of the building. The curves in the turf echo the scalloped curves of the balconies as you approach the apartments, and the fresh, clear green of TigerTurf Summer Envy forms a simple, but effective, contrast to the grey river stones and lighter concrete. The sweeping design focuses on the splendid fountain in the forecourt of the apartments. What product was used? What is below the grass? New Zealand. Synthetic Turf Specialist Google Plus LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube NZinfo@tigerturf.com Talk to TigerTurf Sign Up for TigerTurf News TigerTurf FAQs >> General How much does a TigerTurf system cost?
We offer a wide range of sport field and landscape systems for all levels of users and budgets. With our full-service, in-continent manufacturing facilities (one in Texas, the other in Brazil) we're able to leverage the very latest proven technology to produce every single system, quickly and efficiently. Where is TigerTurf made? Do you offer large areas of turf to rent for special events?
What is TigerTurf synthetic grass made from? I have heard about health and environmental problems relating to synthetic grass. TigerTurf FAQs >> Sports Why would I choose a synthetic turf rather than natural grass? Our advanced turf technology is designed to offer playability akin to optimum natural grass year-round without the costly maintenance and use limitations. Does the grass have a warranty? Will the grass fade? Cricket Artificial Turf | Synthetic Turf | Fake Grass | NZ.
Artificial cricket wickets for every level of play As a former international cricketer, TigerTurf’s founder saw the potential for artificial cricket wickets. TigerTurf has developed several different tufted polypropylene artificial grass wickets, including a portable model, specifically for school and club level cricket. You can also select TigerTurf cricket wickets that are suitable for indoor use. TigerTurf artificial cricket wickets offer several advantages: Wickets to suit every playing level Consistent even surface that takes turn All-weather, quick-drying surface Low maintenance Extremely hard wearing and durable Custom-produced wicket covers Artificial cricket wickets designed and installed by TigerTurf We can undertake the entire process of installing your cricket turf: we will discuss your needs, then design, manufacture and install the synthetic turf you need for your cricket wicket.
Installation Artificial Grass Turf | Price | Cost of Install. Installation of TigerTurf artificial grass turfs To get the best from your TigerTurf artificial grass turf, it must be installed by experienced, trained fitters working to exacting standards. In all instances, TigerTurf is on hand during and after installation to offer expert advice that will produce the very best performance from your artificial turf surface. TigerTurf works closely with suppliers of specialist adhesives so that every seam is jointed correctly. This includes playing lines, which are cut in, and augmenting lines, which are tufted in during manufacture.
The choice of infill materials is important if TigerTurf's artificial grass systems are to perform to the standards laid out in test procedures. TigerTurf specifications clearly state the necessary grade of infill material, and we work closely with the providers of quality infill. New Zealand | Capabilities. Capability: TigerTurf manufactures specialised synthetic sports turfs A TigerTurf synthetic sports turf is significantly more than just a layer of plastic grass. It is a highly engineered artificial grass for sport, designed to replicate as closely as possible the natural features that define the best sports surface. Our synthetic sports turfs are now designed to give you the playing surface you need for your sport. TigerTurf manufactures non-abrasive artificial turfs for contact sports and playgrounds; water turfs and sand turfs for hockey; long-pile or short-pile turfs for different purposes; and many other specialised turf products.
Superior yarns are used in TigerTurf’s manufacturing processes for artificial turf, and we work hard to make improvements in the base design and construction of our sports turfs. The TigerTurf team produces top quality, safe, high performance synthetic turf systems you, your community and TigerTurf can be proud of. Innovation Read More Design Read More. New Zealand | Construction. Construction: synthetic grass fields on a high performance base Top quality synthetic grass fields require a high performance base. The construction of the base is as much a part of the total surface system as the surface material and underlay. TigerTurf’s design and operations team construct our bases to meet the specifications determined by the various sporting bodies.
We use the appropriate drainage and surface tolerances for your sport or application. There are different methods and materials used for base construction. The choice of base depends on the end usage of the sports surface. Existing drainage reports and drainage performance Topographical surveys and geotechnical reports Sub-base level stability Recommended form of construction from sub-base level up Construction profiles and plans.
Site evaluation and soil testing A strong, functional base beneath your synthetic grass field The sub-grade and the base-course beneath an artificial grass sports area have several functions: New Zealand | Design. New Zealand | Innovation. Innovation in TigerTurf artificial turfs Innovation, research and testing of artificial turfs are at the core of TigerTurf’s business. We are constantly developing new artificial turf products and improving our current sports surfaces. Major innovations in synthetic sport turfs are driving dramatic market growth as the potential of artificial turfs is explored. Artificial turf manufacturers such as TigerTurf have effected vast improvements in the quality and characteristics of synthetic grass. Our innovations in yarn quality, manufacturing and construction techniques have produced hockey turfs that play like a wet turf but need no water; cricket turfs with true bounce and spin, mimicking the ball performance of the best natural cricketing turfs; tennis turfs that give you consistent bounce and good grip; and football and rugby turfs that replicate the best natural grass fields with soft, non-abrasive fibres.
To realise these goals TigerTurf works closely with TigerTurf Product Design Centre. Turf Primary Schools | Intermediate School Artificial Turf | NZ. Primary and Intermediate schools: multi-purpose turf for playgrounds TigerTurf’s multi-purpose turfs for all-weather playing surfaces are used in schools within New Zealand and internationally. Our multi-use, brightly coloured synthetic turf playgrounds encourage children to play – rain or shine. Active children who have fun at school with their friends are healthy, happy children. TigerTurf synthetic surfaces are designed specifically to meet the recreational needs of younger children.
TigerTurf multi-purpose turfs restore school grounds TigerTurf has created a multi-purpose all-weather turf with an extremely durable yet softer playing surface. Multi-Sport Multi-sport synthetic grass made Read More L.I.F.E Surfaces L.I.F.E TigerTurf playground surfaces Read More Commercial Landscape Commercial landscapes. Turf Secondary Schools | High School Artificial Turf | NZ. Secondary schools and tertiary institutions: artificial sports turfs TigerTurf’s market-leading artificial sports turfs will transform your school sports grounds into aesthetically attractive, safe and practical sports surfaces that are usable regardless of the weather. Our expert design, build and install teams produce high quality, customised artificial sports turf surfaces for your specific conditions and requirements. TigerTurf multi-use sports grounds for your school Invest in a TigerTurf multi-sport facility with extensive benefits: Extended playing hours on quality performance surfaces.
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It’s too wet, too dry, too shaded, too patchy, too weedy, the dogs tear it up and the prickles take over. For anyone who would prefer to spend less of their precious free time cultivating the perfect lawn, and more time enjoying one, artificial grass is ideal. But there are many options to choose from and synthetic turf can be a daunting prospect for first-time buyers. 1. Your synthetic lawn is laid over a compacted metal base to ensure the foundations have the correct contours, levelling and drainage required. 2. 3. 4. 5. Keep it fun and entertaining by adding some POP to your tennis. By Jos McKenzie on August 30, 2016 Keep it fun and entertaining by adding some POP to your tennis Pop tennis, a relatively new sport in New Zealand, is already being played on TigerTurf courts. It’s a popular social and family game that can be played at a level to suit the age and ability of players. Racquet, net height and ball speed have been adjusted to fit the smaller court size.
The court, as well as being smaller than the regular tennis court, is marked up differently to accommodate the simplified playing format; the racquets have shorter handles, the ball is slower and the net lower than in conventional tennis. While pop tennis does relate to tennis, the style of play also reflects the fast pace and simplified rules of volleyball. School children enjoy pop tennis Pop tennis is a useful game for schools to include in sports planning, particularly if space is restricted. Players have fewer skills to master, the serve being underhand and the courts smaller. Lay off the synthetic grass kids, warns Tennis New Zealand performance coach. Multi Sport Artificial Turf | Synthetic Turf | Fake Grass | NZ. Soccer Football Artificial Turf | Synthetic Turf | Fake Grass | NZ. Multi Sport Artificial Turf | Synthetic Turf | Fake Grass | NZ. Rugby Artificial Turf | Synthetic Turf | Fake Grass | NZ.
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