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Not all PGD CHICAGO turf requires sand fill, but some
may decide they would like to add sand to their green for
a specific characteristic. This should be discussed with a
PGD CHICAGO representative. Sand filling the turf is a critical part
of the installation process. Due to the fact that most PGD CHICAGO’s
nylon turfs are extremely dense, a large amount of fill material
is not necessary.
Filling the turf is a slow and tedious process.
Take your time. This is a step that can make all the difference
in the performance of your green. (Before you start sand-filling
your green, it is a good idea to cover your cups so that they
do not fill up with sand-fill. This task of stuffing the cup(s)
is easier than removing sand from it.) Once you have selected
the proper fill material for your application…fill a
normal lawn material spreader (available at your local home
improvement center, or neighbor!) and begin to spread the
material evenly over the surface of the turf. You want to
put a light dusting of your fill material on then brush it
in. Repeating the process till you have your desired performance
characteristics you are looking for. You do not want to over
fill with top dressing. You can adjust the amount of the material
and the performance you desire by filling and testing the
roll of the ball as you go.
All polypropylene and some nylon turfs require
a "break in" period of up to three to four weeks.
This is due to the composition of the fibers, which are stiffer
by design. This allows the fibers time to soften up through
wear and exposure. Rolling the green with a lawn roller can
accelerate this. This is a process that will still require
some time and patience. You will undoubtedly have certain
areas that are slightly "fuller" than others …
they can be adjusted by sweeping the area to a more uniform
consistency.
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