What is Sportcrete?
Exactly what does Sportcrete do?
Why does it work?
Is a Sportcrete base always level?
Is the Sportcrete comfortable to walk on?
Will the base shrink after construction?
Will the base rock become blocked with time?
Are all Sportcrete sports bases constructed to a basic design?
What sort of drainage system is suitable for the base?
Are the chemicals used in the Sportcrete process toxic?
What are the main advantages of a Sportcrete base?
What is the Sportcrete warranty?

What is Sportcrete?
Sportcrete incorporates a stabilized layer of graded rock, using advanced chemical engineering and laser technology, a solid, strong, porous base is constructed for sports facilities.

A proven system developed in 1989. Installed in over 300 locations worldwide.

 Watch the video from our project in Angel Fire, New Mexico to learn more about Sportcrete's innovative application to Golf Bunkers

Exactly what does Sportcrete do?
The application of Sportcrete spray will bond the particles of specially graded fine rock for approximately 50+mm (2 inches) together without increasing the density, making the surface stronger without changing the porosity. N.A.T.A approved laboratories have carried out tests.

Why does it work?
The success of the Sportcrete base can be attributed to the fact that there are no loose particles of sand or rock, which can be disturbed by heavy rains making the surface uneven or bumpy. This long term stability combined with the high porosity levels ensures a base construction that will outlive the surface.

Is a Sportcrete base always level?
Each Sportcrete base layer is finished with laser grader before compacting. Once stabilized the surface can be easily hand screeded to within +/- 2mm (0.1 inch) over a 3 metre (10 feet) length.

Is the Sportcrete comfortable to walk on?
Tests have confirmed that the voids in the porous sports base absorb Impact, and when combined with synthetic surface, it has a similar comfort factor to that of a normal sports turf.

Will the base shrink after construction?
When built to our specification, the rock base is separated from the sub soils by geotextile from the bottom of the drain to the top of the plinths. The base construction is therefore contained preventing any migration of materials from the base. The base layers are also compacted at every stage within the constructed base.

Will the base rock become blocked with time?
Due to the absence of loose materials in the top 50mm (2 inches) of the base surface there is little dirt or dust filtering through the base causing blocking of the base drainage. Because Sportcrete has no loose filter sand layer under the synthetic grass layer, less watering is required meaning less sand will be washed down to the base surface causing blockages and an uneven surface.

Are all Sportcrete sports bases constructed to a basic design?
Yes. Turfgrass Technology has developed the design used for the construction of the Sportcrete base, a highly regarded Melbourne based team of sports base consultants. Although the basic design remain the same on each project, variations will be used as per recommendations of our Geotechnical Engineers. This design is "Commercial in Confidence".

What sort of drainage system is suitable for the base?
The drainage requirements will be specific, however the average system requires 90mm (3.6 inches) slotted drainage pipes spaced at 7 metres (23.3 feet) spacing. This system is connected to the existing drains as required. It is important existing outlets are flowing freely.

Are the chemicals used in the Sportcrete process toxic?
No. All chemicals used in the bonding process are manufactured under ISO9001 quality assured regulations and are non hazardous for transportation or handling. All are water soluble and will break down individually with warm soapy water.

What are the main advantages of a Sportcrete base?

A) The surface with the grass laid has an infiltration rate in excess of 500mm/hr (20 inches/hr).
B) No movement of base layers throughout construction process.
C) Economic, clean, controlled installation.
D) Less body stress, comfortable.
E) Strong, stable base providing long life.

What is the Sportcrete warranty?

Read more about the Sportcrete Warranty.

What is Sportcrete?
What does Sportcrete do?
Why would you want to put a hard surface into a bunker?
Why do bunkers hold water after a heavy rain?
How is Sportcrete different from products sprayed directly onto the base layer of the bunker?
Is Sportcrete proven to work?
What will happen if my golf club hits the Sportcrete base?
Will sand stay better on the steep flashings of some of these bunkers using the Sportcrete system?
What is the Sportcrete warranty?

What is Sportcrete?
Sportcrete incorporates a stabilized layer of graded rock, using advanced chemical engineering and laser technology, a solid, strong, porous base is constructed for sports facilities. A proven system developed in 1989. Installed in over 300 locations worldwide. Sportcrete is a patented, environmentally-friendly silicate-based liquid sprayed on 50mm (2 inches) of stone installed throughout the bunker.

Watch the video from our project in Angel Fire, New Mexico to learn more about Sportcrete's innovative application to Golf Bunkers

What does Sportcrete do?
Sportcrete coats the rock particles where they touch and bind the rock together forming a surface with a strength and integrity similar to concrete.

Why would you want to put a hard surface into a bunker?
Bunkers become contaminated easily due to numerous factors from both the base and the sand layer of the bunker. By creating a "buffer" between the sub soils and the sand, the Sportcrete base solves this problem.

Why do bunkers hold water after a heavy rain?
French drains installed into the base of the bunker become compromised over time due to the movement of the soils and contamination from above.

How is Sportcrete different from products sprayed directly on to the base layer of the bunker?
By binding stone together using the Sportcrete system, you've created an engineered base which is porous and has a "hydraulic draw" effect of water through the base. No other product on the market can achieve this.

Is Sportcrete proven to work?
Sportcrete has been used as an underlayment in sports fields and golf bunkers in Australia, England, Spain, and Ireland for over 15 years. Test data is available on Sportcrete. Contact us for more information.

What will happen if my golf club hits the Sportcrete base?
This should never happen if the proper levels of sand are maintained by the golf course maintenance personnel. But if it were to happen, your golf club would simply bounce off the base, possibly leaving scratch on your club but not doing any damage to the base.

Will sand stay better on the steep flashings of some of these bunkers using the Sportcrete system?
YES! That's one of the great benefits of having Sportcrete system bunker. After a rain event, water will work it's way through the sand. When it reaches the Sportcrete base, rather than "surface draining", it will actually be pulled very quickly through the stone base greatly reducing the amount of sand washed off these steep faces.

What is the Sportcrete warranty?

Read more about the Sportcrete Warranty.