SYNTHETIC TURF IS 40-70 DEGREES HOTTER THAN SURROUNDING AIR TEMPERATURES ON WARM SUNNY DAYS. On clear warm days, synthetic turf fields get superheated to temperatures from 120 to 180 degrees F. Playing on synthetic turf can melt shoes, blister hands and feet, and induce dehydration and heatstroke.
How hot is turf on a 90 degree day?
160 degrees
Is concrete or turf hotter?
Concrete has higher solar reflectance than grass. When solar heat hits the surface of a concrete pavement, more heat is reflected back and the hotter the surroundings will be. Grass, on the other hand, has lower solar reflectance. Less heat is reflected and the cooler your surroundings will be.Jul 8, 2019
Is artificial turf too hot for dogs?
Is Artificial Grass Too Hot for Pets? In short, no. A lot of people make the mistake of comparing an artificial sports field to an artificial lawn which uses products specifically developed for landscaping applications.Nov 23, 2016
Does artificial grass get hotter than real grass?
Well, it can get really hot. Surface temperatures of artificial grass are about 20-50° F higher than natural grass and typically reach the same temperature as asphalt pavement. The highest temperature measured during research was 200° F. Wow!
Does turf get hot in the sun?
Artificial grass is made using advanced product technology. The material with which they are made will get hot but not to the extent that it will burn you. You cannot compare it with other materials that get hot when exposed to sunlight or any other sources of heat.Jun 22, 2020
Is Turf heat resistant?
In fact, according to a study by Penn State, a poorly designed artificial turf can easily reach temperatures exceeding 175 degrees, which makes it very uncomfortable as well as unsafe for anyone sitting or playing on such turfs.
What turf does not get hot?
A series of solar panel tests indicate that artificial grass featuring TigerCool® technology successfully reduces turf temperatures by 15% and up to 10 degrees! That's a difference that you can feel. Don't let the heat interfere with your life. TigerCool® makes any outdoor event a cool and pleasant experience.