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 Track Maintenance The Atlas synthetic track surface requires very little maintenance. The following are tips on the few maintenance procedures that are recommended. The track should always be kept clean. Cleaning should be accomplished by vacuuming, pressure washing with water or blowing off the track with a wheel-type blower. Sweepers are not recommended. The main enemies of the Atlas surface are dirt, sand and debris. All of these should be avoided whenever possible. Many times the turf on the interior of the track builds up to a proportion where it holds water on the track. Check your landscaping from time to time to be certain that surface water is able to drain from the Atlas surface into the infield. Roots and grass can break apart the base asphalt and loosen the Atlas surface. Therefore, it is imperative that vegetation be controlled. Soil sterilant should be applied every year to prevent encroachment of vegetation into the base asphalt or track surface. This is especially important along the edges of the runways and high jump. Do not use gasoline, diesel or diesel-based soil sterilants as they damage the base asphalt. Roundup and most other herbicides will not harm the Atlas surface. Keep heavy equipment, motorcycles, horses, bicycles, and traffic off the track. When it is necessary for the football team to cross or stand on the runway, Atlas Redi-Mats should be laid down where this traffic occurs. Ten Atlas Redi-Mats provide a protected crossing area 30' x 8' for field vehicles and cleated athletes. These or similar rubber mats are recommended. It is advisable to keep joggers off the inside lanes. Clearly 90% of the wear on most tracks is on lanes #1 and #2. "No Jogging" signs, which list distances in outside lanes are available from Atlas Tracks. If the inside lanes become worn on your Atlas track they can be resurfaced without re-doing the entire track at a relatively low cost. For answers to any questions contact Atlas Tracks, Inc. at 800-423-5875. back to top Court Maintenance
back to top Turf Maintenance For more information about Turf Maintenance contact: Brenda Thompson Co-op Representative 503-691-2484, ext. 227 brenda.Thompson@atlastrack.com Jolie Pearce Co-op Representative 503-691-2484, ext. 242 jolie.pearce@atlastrack.com Sarah Morehead Co-op Representative 503-691-2484, ext. 230 sarah.morehead@atlastrack.com  back to top | ||||||
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