Key Challenges and Solutions
The ECC North Campus takes its athletics seriously and boasts 15 men’s and women’s sports teams. When the school determined the grass field used by its softball, football, and soccer teams needed a synthetic upgrade, ECC selected A-Turf® Titan DiamondBlade with an Ecore ShockPad.
Titan DiamondBlade represents a revolutionary advancement in synthetic turf technology. Containing the industry’s highest-grade dual fiber system, this innovative turf solution offers reinforced strength, ensuring unparalleled durability. Boasting low maintenance requirements and exceptional performance, Titan DiamondBlade is the premier choice for modern sports facilities like those at ECC.
The 133,451-square-foot field now features 50 ounce Titan DiamondBlade with a 2.25-inch finished pile height and sand infill over 10mm Ecore ShockPad, which gives this system the best possible safety rating. When combined with Titan DiamondBlade, ShockPad provides the most natural and playable shock absorption in the industry over the life of the surface. By reducing friction and wear, ShockPad increases the life expectancy of a synthetic turf system by at least 25 years, while also giving athletes the best protection and the greatest ability to perform.
In addition to these benefits, A-Turf was specified for this project, because of their substantial portfolio, good relationship with Erie County, and for providing the industry’s best 12-year warranty. Although the schedule was tight and there were some delays due to unexpected site conditions, A-Turf brought in a second crew and worked with PM Pavement, Wendel Architects, and new site contractors to get this new field installation completed on time.
