RamTurf - Baseball…

Work Included

A) Vegetation removal
B) Grading and Earth base stabilization.
C) Rock base
D) Drainage
E) Artificial Turf
F) Tufted-In inlaid lines or painted, logos and numbers as specified
G) Review work installed by other subcontractors relating directly to the work

Synthetic Turf

A) The turf system shall consist of an artificial grass like surface pile which shall be tufted into 3 layers of woven polypropylene.
B) The synthetic turf shall appear as freshly mowed grass with no irregularities. 
C) The synthetic turf shall be porous so as to allow vertical to horizontal drainage on the completed system.  Turf drainage shall be suitable enough not to allow ponding or
splashing even during a heavy rain. 
D) Synthetic turf should be suitable to year-round climatic conditions in an outdoor environment.
E) Grass fiber will be the Thiolon.
F) The backing of the turf shall then be coated with liquid polyurethane adhesive to 26 oz per square foot. The entire system shall be resistant to weather, insects, rot, mildew, and fungus growth, and will be non-allergic and non-toxic.
G) The entire system shall be constructed for porous standards as specified.
H) The pile surface shall provide excellent traction in all types of weather with the use of conventional athletic shoes typically used at natural grass athletic sports fields. Some shoes including metal cleats may cause damage and care should be taken to prevent misuse of the turf product.
I) Pile height will finish at 2 1/8”. 
J) In addition to tufted-in or inlaid lines and logos, the pile surface shall be suitable for both permanent line markings using paint will not be allowed. 
K) The fabric surface will be installed in 15-foot widths.
L) All synthetic turf seams shall be glued to seaming tape.
M) The turf system infill material shall be Ambient Polymeric cured rubber and 1⁄2mm to 2mm in size.
N) The dynamic cushioning of the Turf at installation shall not exceed an average maximum value of 130g-max at 70 degrees for all rubber infill.  Over the warranty period of the project, all rubber infill shall not exceed155 g-max.  Note: Use of sand as any part of the infill will NOT be allowed.
O) G-max test is recommended at the completion of the turf installation. 
P) The entire system will be constructed to maximize dimensional stability, to resist damage and normal wear and tear from its designated use, and resistant to ultraviolet rays.
Q) All adhesive used in bonding the system together will be resistant to moisture, bacterial and fungus attacks. 
R) Lines will be tufted-in place or inlaid per owner specifications.  All colors shall be manufactured with the same type fiber used in the main playing area.

Physical Properties/Values

Certified Testing by: TPS Testing Services – Dalton, GA

Method: D-1577
Property: Denier
Minimum: 9,000

Method: D-5848
Property: Gross Pile Ribbon Weight
Minimum: 55

Method: D-2256
Property: Yarn Tensile Strength
Minimum: 28lbs/force

Method: AATCC-20
Property: Fiber Type
Minimum: Polyethylene

Thiolon Xtreme MF + Thatch Zone

Method: D-5848
Property: Total Roll Weight
Minimum: 93oz+/-

Method: F-1335
Property: Tuft Bind
Minimum: 18lbs

Method: D-5848
Property: Primary Backings
Minimum: Woven and Non-woven

(Totaling Three)

Method: N/A
Property: Roll Width
Minimum: 15ft

Method: D-5823
Property: Pile Height
Minimum: 2 1/8”

Method: D-5793
Property: Tuft Gauge
Minimum: 3/8”

Method: D-5848
Property: Secondary Backing
Minimum: 126 oz

(Urethane)

Method: D-5793
Property: Tuft Gauge
Minimum: 3/8”

Method: F-355A
Property: G-Max
Minimum: see above