College Planning & Management

FEB 2013

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Many coaches will schedule practices and games for the cooler times of day, and limit the number and duration of practices. Resources, polluted stormwater runoff is the number-one cause of water pollution in their state, with common examples including over-fertilizing lawns and excessive pesticide use. In addition, synthetic turf helps reduce noxious emissions (the EPA reports that a gasoline-powered push mower emits as much pollution in one hour as 11 cars and a riding mower emits as much as 34 cars) and reduces grass clippings, which the EPA states are the third largest component of municipal solid waste in landfi lls. Q: What impact does heat have on my synthetic turf field? A: During the summer months on hot sunny days, some synthetic turf fields have reported surface temperatures significantly hotter than the surface temperature of a natural turf field. While some field managers might opt to water their fields, many industry professionals advocate misting the athletes and keeping them properly hydrated. A misting station normally needs only five gallons of water per hour based on full use. On a typical day, when the heat is at its peak for four to six hours, that equals 20 to 30 gallons of water. Many coaches will schedule practices and games for the cooler times of day, and limit the number and duration of practices. Q: How long can a synthetic turf field be used? A: Synthetic turf sports fields are typically warranted for eight years, but with proper maintenance can last for years longer. When it comes to landscape applications, synthetic turf can last much longer than fields. Source: The Synthetic Turf Council (www.syntheticturfcouncil.org). concrete When you contact Wausau Tile for your unique project, know you are working with one company that: • Has experienced in-house designers providing technical assistance to help develop your ideas • Produces the molds for the project • Manufactures the product • Is PCI certifed to make sure you get the highest quality • Made in the USA for the past 60 years 60 YEARS wausautile.com | 800.388.8728 FEBRUARY 2013 / COLLEGE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 47

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