We just bought a new house and backed in a moving truck onto our front lawn. Now our lawn has tire marks on it. This isn’t how we pictured our new house looking! What can we do?
Matt Terzi · Answered on Feb 02, 2022
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your new home! And we’re sorry to hear the moving truck left your yard in disarray. The good news though is that this is a pretty straightforward fix.
First, let’s get some cheap supplies. As a homeowner, these tools are must-haves and useful beyond just fixing tire marks in your lawn. They’ll come in handy! Be sure to gather:
There are two types of tire marks you’ll find on grass, the first of which is shallow ruts. These are caused by lawnmowers when you always mow the grass in the same direction or mow when the grass is wet. The second type of tire mark is deeper ruts from car or truck tires.
Let’s start with the lighter ruts, less than four inches deep. Use your fork to gently loosen up the soil not only in the rut but alongside it as well. You’ll want to push in the fork at a 45-degree angle, and then lift the soil about an inch or two higher than you want it to be. Then, just leave it alone. Let it settle on its own, and you’re all set.
Deeper ruts (anything more than four inches deep) take a bit more work:
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Remember that moment when you realized you just ruined a part of your customer’s yard by using heavy equipment that left ruts in their lawn?
Lawn and landscape damage, unfortunately, isn’t uncommon during roof replacements and construction projects. However, it’s something that a professional contractor will want to learn to avoid for several reasons.
For one, using large equipment associated with construction and roofing that leaves ruts might mean frustrated homeowners who end up giving your company bad reviews. It also costs you time and money to make the repairs necessary to fix the relationship between you and your customer.
Nevertheless, ruts happen. In this article, we’ll cover how to fix ruts in a yard and how you can avoid leaving ruts in the future.
Ruts are basically soil that’s been compacted and needs to be loosened. They need to be fixed differently depending on their size–ruts 1-2 inches deep should be handled differently than ruts of 3-4 inches or deeper.
Following are two easy steps for best fixing shallow ruts:
To loosen the soil of a shallow rut, find the edge of the rut and push a spade fork into the soil at a 45-degree angle. Since it’s 1-2 inches deep, you shouldn’t need to dig far.
From there, put pressure on the fork handle to lift the soil until it is an inch or two above the turf around it. Eventually, the soil will settle until it’s even with the rest of the grass. This should fix a shallow rut most of the time.
If this does not fix the problem or if the grass in the rut is damaged, you may need to treat it as a deep rut and follow the next set of instructions.
Because there’s more damage than a shallow rut, deep ruts (3-4 inches deep or more) are harder to deal with and take more time to fix.
Here are the basics for how to fix deep ruts in your customer’s yard:
If some grass is still intact on the surface of the rut, use a shovel to cut around the edges of the rut and remove the grass. Make sure to include the roots when you remove the grass, so you can easily return the patch of grass after fixing the rut.
Take a shovel fork and loosen the soil that’s been compacted under the spot the grass was. This can be done in the same way as it’s done for a shallow rut (see instructions above). Loosening the soil allows the grass to take root well after being replaced or sown.
Since the rut is deep, filling it in with soil will most likely be necessary. For this, you’ll want to mix soil with equal amounts of sand or compost. This mixture makes it easier for grass to take root and thrive.
After filling in the rut with the soil mixture, replant the grass you dug out if it is still intact. If the grass has been damaged, you’ll need to sow new grass seeds.
Make sure to use the same seed as what’s already been sown in the lawn to ensure there’s not a patch of strange-looking grass in your customer’s lawn.
What if you didn't have to worry about how to fix ruts in your customer's yard on every other job site? Here are some clean-cut tips for avoiding ruts and a damaged reputation.
Over time and use, a roll-off dumpster may sink into a yard. Removing a full roll-off dumpster from a customer’s lawn will most likely create deep ruts, not just from the dumpster but from the equipment pulling it out as well. This can damage your relationship with a customer, potentially leading to a negative online review for your business and extending the amount of time you’re stuck on the job.
The solution? Don’t place a dumpster on the lawn. Instead, encourage your customer to reserve a space on the driveway or the curbside.
Always communicate with your customer before the job begins to determine what works best.
Using lightweight equipment ensures that you won’t need to spend time worrying about whether or not you’ll need to stay after a job to fix ruts in the yard. It’ll also improve customer satisfaction, reduce out-of-pocket expenses, and get the job done faster.
The Equipter RB4000 does exactly that. This self-propelled dump trailer is lightweight with extra-wide tires that help better distribute the weight in the container, preventing tire ruts in your customers’ lawns.
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BASIC RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF ARTIFICIAL SURFACES .
Content
| Introduction | 1 | |
| 1. Cleaning and removing spots | 2 | |
| 2. Features of operation | 4 | |
| 2.1. Weight limits | 4 | |
| 2.2. Snow and ice removal | 4 | |
| 3. Preparation for measures | 6 | |
| 4. Watering | ||
| 5. Little repair | 7 | |
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| 7. Conclusion | 8 | |
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INTRODUCTION
These rules cover simple daily maintenance as well as special procedures required for minor repairs, snow removal and preparation for special events.
Grass with rubber crumb requires significantly less maintenance compared to natural grass. A maintenance and upkeep program is different from regular lawn care. Compliance with all procedures significantly increases the service life and preserves the excellent appearance of the grass cover for a long time. nine0003
In order for the coating to last for a long time, adhere to the following rules:
- prevent foreign objects from getting on the coating;
- restrict access to the field;
- Keep surrounding areas free of debris, dirt, machine oil, etc.;
- install waste baskets;
- Install signs prohibiting smoking and taking food and drinks to the field;
- repair minor damage to the coating immediately;
- follow the maintenance procedures for the coating.
Artificial turf with crumb rubber, unlike conventional turf, takes 6-8 weeks to adapt and achieve the best playing performance. During this period, the rubber granules penetrate in the best way between the villi of the coating, thereby achieving the ideal quality and comfort, as well as the durability of the system.
The term of adaptation of the coating varies and, above all, depends on local conditions, the nature of operation and the specifics of the coating itself. nine0003
General
A downpour helps to gently cleanse the pile from dirt, dust and other pollutants from the atmosphere.
Temperature limits
Never use self-propelled fibrillating/sweeping equipment in hot weather with temperatures exceeding 30°C. nine0003
Weight limits on artificial turf
When fibrillating artificial turf or brushing it with brushes, it is better to make several passes to get a good result. Any fibrillating/sweeping machine that weighs more than 150 kg must have pneumatic tires with a maximum tire pressure of 2.5 kg/cm 2 . Do not park these vehicles on pavement, especially on a hot day, and do not leave them on wet pavement for long periods of time.
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Vehicle exhaust
Never leave a vehicle on pavement with the engine running to prevent the risk of fire or melting of the pavement due to exhaust or overheating. Ensure that when using any vehicle, hot engine exhaust does not enter the field.
Oil leakage, etc.
During fibrillation/sweeping, care must be taken to prevent leakage of lubricating oils, grease, transmission fluid, etc. onto the pavement surface. Such products may change the color of the pile. All procedures for the care of artificial turf should be correctly followed. Never expose the coating to battery acid or any other liquids. Never replace or top up technical fluids while on artificial turf. nine0003
Maintenance frequency
Small debris should be removed as needed, usually twice a month if the site is used intensively.
Removal of spots (dyes)
General information
Polyoleuscous fibers are one of the most resistant to painting fibers, since most dyes are partially consisted of water, and polyolefin is not inclined to absorb moisture.
Consequently, most of the "paints" in the margins are not really "paints", but rather the remains of foreign particles that must be carefully removed. nine0003
Most "paints" on polyolefin fields can be removed with water or soap and water. The first rule is immediately! Immediately remove hardened or thick deposits with a spatula. It is much easier to clean fresh stains before they dry and harden. Soak up excess liquid with a clean, soft cloth or paper.
Process for removing "paint" and other stains.
A. Sludge containing water
Most of the “paints” that commonly appear on playgrounds can be classified as “sediments containing water”. These paints are best washed off with a warm, weak solution of a granular detergent (disinfectant) (non-abrasive).
Typical “precipitation” with water content:
Acid fruit juice Claire glue
Alkaline Ice cream Lake Latex paints
Blood milk chocolate/cocoa mustard
coffee KOLUP Kola tea
Paint Urine Drums Foods Watercolor paints
- delete the sediment using a brush with hard bristles.
– Clean the area with soap and water (possible with a brush).
- Then rinse the area thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of soap.
– Dry with an absorbent soft cloth.
3% ammonia with water can be used in place of household disinfectant for more stubborn stains or paint.
B. Stubborn or oil stains.
Typical oil-based residues:0003
Culinary fat traces of rubber rubber
Oil for tanning ink for a ballpoint handle Polored
- Wash with a sponge with perchloretilen (dry cleaning solution) with a clean rag.
| - Oil paints (Do not use for field marking!)
| Dry immediately. Wash with turpentine or paint remover (apply in small amounts). Clear disinfectant with water. Rinse again with cold water to remove the disinfectant. Clean off the excess. Rinse with a perchlorethylene sponge (dry cleaning solution). |
| - Lacques | Wash a small amount of acetone |
| - Paraffin
| Excess pressure. Wash with a perchlorethylene sponge. nine0003 |
| - Tar/tar and asphalt
| Scrape off excess. Wash with a perchlorethylene sponge. |
Warning!
Mineral spirits and other petrol-based solvents are highly flammable. Do not smoke and avoid using open flames near containers or near the solution while it is being used. Make sure the area around is well ventilated. nine0003
C. Animal waste
Neutralize with a mixture of white distilled vinegar at an equal ratio of water. Then rinse with plenty of water.
D . Chewing gum
Spray with freon (for carpet cleaning, sold in aerosol cans) and remove residue; or use dry ice and then clean off residue.
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E. Fungus or mold
Use 1% hydrogen peroxide in water. Clean with a sponge. Then rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not use strong water pressure above 20 bar, as this can severely damage the artificial turf.
0002 - leave on artificial turf, for a long time, a static load weighing more than 0.15 kg / cm 2
- a moving load weighing more than 25 N / cm², even for a short time.
The weight of a vehicle on pneumatic tires is approximately equal to the air pressure in these tires.
- Avoid any unnecessary long parking and use a light vehicle whenever possible.
- 18 mm thick plywood sheets are ideal for load positioning. Lay the plastic on the artificial turf before placing the plywood sheets. This is to keep the artificial turf from coming into contact with the plywood because some types of plywood contain additives that can leach out and change the color of the pile.
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2.2. Snow and ice removal
Snow and ice are inherently HARMFUL to artificial turf. Therefore, you can let them melt and drain. However, sometimes it is necessary to remove snow or ice in order to operate the field at the appointed time.
When clearing snow, you must follow the basic principle - remove snow immediately before the game (if possible) . This reduces the chances of new snow accumulating as well as damp, freshly cleared turf surfaces icing up due to cold winds. It is necessary to prevent the accumulation of ice, since it is much more difficult to remove it. nine0003
Sweepers/Snowblowers
If the snow is dry and crumbly, it can be swept off the field with a rotary broom and/or snow blower. Make sure the cleaners do not burrow into the artificial turf. When operating the snowplow:
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Snow plow with rubber blades.
Wet, sticky snow can be easily removed by using a snow plow with thin rubber blades on the field. Such a blade can be attached to a light tractor. Particular attention must be paid to ensure that the blades do not burrow into the surface of the artificial turf! The best blade configuration is when the blades almost touch the ground and the snow moves ahead of the blades. At the same time, a thin layer of snow remains between the blade and the surface. nine0003
Do not use wood blades, metal blades, or other hard surface blades on artificial turf.
With snow plow:
note: Use only pneumatic tires on equipment when clearing snow and ice. Brackets, chains and spikes damage the artificial turf surface, i.e. their use should be avoided. Do not park vehicles or other equipment on the field overnight or for extended periods as this may damage the artificial turf system. (Remember that the weight of the vehicle in motion must not exceed 25 N/cm 2 , and the weight of the static weight must not exceed 0.15 kg/cm 2 ). If during this process the pile begins to stretch or move, stop all activities.
Do not use Tarpaulin in the field when it is cold. It can freeze to the artificial turf due to condensation and therefore be very difficult to remove before a game.
De-icing
As mentioned earlier, in some cases it is necessary to use a lawn roller to break the ice on an artificial turf field. Broken ice can then be swept off the field. Usually, when the sun is shining, the ice layer is not too thick and there is no severe frost, the ice on the court will melt quickly, especially during the game. nine0003
In case of excessive ice, there is no alternative but to use chemicals to melt the ice. Remember that any chemical on the field leaves a residue that can make the field sticky or slippery. Rinse off the sediment with a jet of water as soon as the weather permits.
DO NOT USE CHILD SALT, ROCK SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM NITRATE , or any other corrosive or toxic chemicals to break ice on pavement. They can be harmful to players and maintenance personnel, and can also damage maintenance equipment and (less likely) damage the artificial turf itself.
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Most artificial turf surfaces are multifunctional, so they can be used for various non-sporting events, such as conferences, exhibitions, shows, concerts, circus performances, etc.
Two aspects should be taken into account:
1) as a result of such measures, the load on the coating may exceed the allowable limits specified in the guarantee and in these Rules. nine0003
2) Large crowds on the surface and large-scale actions are usually not the intended use of the surface and can damage the surface if it is not properly protected.
Cover protection.
1) Distribute the load!
Be aware that high heeled chairs and shoes may exceed the weight capacity per unit area of turf. The main precaution is to distribute the weight so that it does not exceed 0.15 kg/cm 2 .
The most effective method is to use plywood sheets. Under the plywood, it is necessary to lay a plastic film to protect the coating. For relatively light weight (not a stage or audio installation) it is recommended to use 18 mm thick plywood.
2) Prohibit the use of naked flames!
3) Clean the coating immediately!
Animal waste must be removed and residues washed off with water. The field should be inspected regularly for damage so that small defects do not turn into large ones
4) No smoking!
Coating will not catch fire from cigarettes, but cigarettes may damage the coating. If a large gathering of people is expected, then the smoking ban should be made more stringent. However, for such cases, even if a large load (by weight) on the surface is not expected, the field must be covered with plywood sheets.
In many cases, instructors, coaches and players prefer to keep the artificial turf wet during use in order to reduce the temperature/humidity index. It's a good idea to take advantage of this idea, as in hot weather, evaporation occurs on wet artificial turf, which quickly lowers the temperature in the field. The temperature of wet artificial turf on the field is as close as possible to the temperature of natural grass. Remember that evaporation can be very fast (up to 8,000 liters of water per hour on a standard field), so if the artificial turf is used for a long time, additional watering is likely to be necessary. nine0003
Spread the water evenly over the entire field when watering. Aim for to just wet the coating, and don't saturate with . Never use water from a contaminated source.
SHOES
On artificial turf, we recommend using sneakers, sneakers, boots with 13 spikes or more.
We do not recommend using boots with 6 studs.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
in the goalkeeper area of the pitch, corner kick radius, 11-meter mark, it is necessary to carry out a daily inspection. If necessary, add crumb rubber in the indicated places.
All seams should be inspected daily for integrity. All coverage areas should be inspected for cuts, tears, burns, etc. nine0003
All repairs must be carried out in warm, dry weather. If the field is wet, then gluing the seams and applying the aggregate should be postponed.
Gluing the seams
If a violation of the integrity of the seam is found, immediately carry out gluing measures. To do this, it is necessary to clean the glued surfaces of artificial grass from dirt, sand, rubber granulate, old adhesive layer, dry them, degrease the places of gluing with an organic solvent (Acetone, White spirit or gasoline).
Apply an even layer of glue recommended by the coating manufacturer or installer to the joint tape with a metal spatula, wait the time required according to the technology (15-20 minutes), then ensure maximum contact of the bonded surfaces of the coating and the joint tape for several minutes. Remove excess glue with a sponge, remove stains in accordance with paragraph 1 "Cleaning and removing stains" of these Rules. Within 24 hours, the process of curing of the glue takes place, it is not allowed to operate the field during this time. nine0003
24 hours after gluing the seam, fill it with ballast and shock-absorbing filler (sand and rubber crumb), combing the fillers into the coating in layers.
This procedure is carried out by the operator in areas with peeled seams, from a few centimeters to several meters along the seam, and from 1 to 3 centimeters from the edge of the roll, with up to 2% of the total length of the seams peeling off. If one-time damage is more than 2% of the total length of the butt joints, then you should contact the installation specialists.
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Cigarette burns
Normally, the cigarette melts the ends of the fibers. This does not happen with a polyolefin coating, but such a coating develops a hard patch of cobbled together fibers. Using a wire brush (which removes the paint), comb the area vigorously to separate the fibers from each other. If the fibers do not separate after combing, partially separate them with a knife and comb again.
Hollows
These are areas of coverage where the crumb level may be slightly lower than the entire field. Such areas are usually found several weeks after the initial application of crumb rubber. These areas are not visible, but you can feel them when you walk on the surface - these are "pits", lower areas of the surface.
Level adjustment:
1) The most important procedure is to comb the entire field against lint. nine0003
2) Take a bucket of rubber crumb, identify the area with a "pit" and put crumb into it in several thin layers, with a hard brush (broom or hand brush) rub the filler into the pile.
Comb the cover against lint.
Grass combing with crumb rubber helps maintain a uniform level of infill throughout the field, at the "roots" of the pile, rather than on its surface. nine0003
The cover is combed against the pile, regardless of the equipment used (all synthetic covers are made with a slight inclination of the fibers). By combing the anti-lint coating, you achieve two goals:
If necessary, the field is swept to remove debris. This procedure is also performed against the lint of the coating.
Daily maintenance
The surface of the coating must be inspected daily, especially at joints and in marked areas, including penalty areas.
Based on the results of the daily inspection, a field combing scheme is drawn up. The task of the technique is to comb the pile, and this procedure does not replace the removal of garbage, chewing gum, etc.
Vehicles with a brush are first allowed along the field, and then across.
Weekly care
Carry out at least twice a week, depending on the condition of the pile. A blower (blower) can be used to remove leaves.
Once every half a month
All joints and markings must be examined for: displacement of markings or joints
– displacement of crumb rubber; areas where filler is to be added. nine0003
Once a month
It is sufficient that the above procedures are carried out regularly.
Semiannually
Depending on the intensity of use and quality of maintenance, the field may need to be rehabilitated with a special SPORTSCHAMP machine.
This machine sucks up rubber crumb, removes excess particles, debris and then brings the crumb back into the coating. Once a year
The surface of the field is restored with SPORTSCHAMP, the field is combed. During this time, the following field indicators are checked:
- ball rolling
- ball rebound
- aggregate level
- drainage
This check ensures that the field continues to function at the desired level.
Since the filling layer of the system performs a partially shock-absorbing function, it is necessary to maintain the desired level of the rubber crumb layer, evenly distribute the crumb over the entire field. Particular attention should be paid to goalkeeper areas, corner kick and penalty areas, etc. It is necessary to inspect these areas daily and adjust the level of the filler. nine0003
Should be prohibited
on the surface.
Remember Key Points
8. Maintenance schedule for artificial grass fields with sand and crumb rubber.
| type of activity | Daily | times a week | times every two weeks | 9000 | 9000 per year | Comments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inspection of joints for integrity0016 | Inspection, if necessary - repair work | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country on the fiber, fiber | 19 | width with special brush | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Surface cleaning | ü |
Repeat these operations if necessary. 
Flowers are planted in them, they separate lawns from the roadway, they are dug into the ground for children to play. 
When the tire is heated, these harmful substances are released into the air and soil, penetrate into groundwater, poisoning the environment. 
Tires decompose completely for over a century. 
None of the tire collection points took tires from individuals. The municipality had to enter into an agreement with a specialized company to eliminate spontaneous dumps of hazardous waste. nine0003 
If the containers are located on municipal land, then the corresponding contract is concluded by the local government. nine0003 
Whether or not to remove them, the MA most often decides depending on the position of the municipality and supervisory authorities, and sometimes the court. nine0003 
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