Beacon BallieldDimensionsGuide-2024-WEB - Flipbook - Page 28
INFIELD SOILS
New Versus Existing Infields |
USING ENGINEERED INFIELD SOILS
DuraEdge Engineered Infield Soils have revolutionized the industry with a manufacturing process that relies on testing and computer-controlled
blending. Scientifically selected soil materials are carefully metered out and mechanically combined to allow for specific infield soils.
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New infield skin construction
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Existing infield skin renovation
When designing and building a new ballfield, the most critical decision you
The development of engineered infield soils has paved the way for many
need to make is the infield soil you will specify and install. To answer that
underperforming infields to be rescued while avoiding the cost of total
question, you’ll need to answer these two questions first.
replacement. This innovative process is based on science and math using
◾ What are your field maintenance resources with regards to labor,
equipment, maintenance practices and frequency?
a four-step process for renovation known as “TACS” — Test, Analyze,
◾ Do you have access to an adequate water supply?
DuraEdge engineered soils come in seven different blends. All FieldSaver
Answers to those questions will guide you in accurately classifying your
field. A four-inch profile of infield soil is recommended for all new infield skin
construction. See page 30 for more info and page 33 to estimate soil amounts.
Compare, and Solve.
products contain 50% or less sand content. DuraEdge infield soils contain
60% or more sand content. A DuraEdge infield soils consultant can help you
decide which soil products should be blended into your existing soil for
peak performance.
R ECREATI ON AL Infield Soil Specification
Infrequent, volunteer maintenance and no water access
70-75% Overall Sand content; Medium Sand Content _
> 50%
Silt to Clay Ratio 0.5 : 1.0
I N TE RME DIATE Infield Soil Specification
Limited maintenance with water access
65-69% Overall Sand content; Medium Sand Content 45-50%
Silt to Clay Ratio 0.5 : 1.0
P RO FE SSI ON AL Infield Soil Specification
Frequent maintenance with water access
58-62% Overall Sand content; Medium Sand Content 40-45%
Silt to Clay Ratio 0.5 : 1.0
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THE “AMENDING PROCESS”
1. Select the proper soil amendments based on TACS evaluation.
2. Remove all lips on the field and grade as close to finish grade as possible.
3. Using a topdresser, spread amendment soil evenly across infield skin surface.
4. With a reverse tine tiller, incorporate thoroughly by blending to a depth of 3".
5. Laser grade the proper crown to promote positive surface drainage (see p17).
6. Roll infield skin with 1 ½ ton vibratory roller to fully compact,
then flood skin area
7. Finish surface by selecting and applying a topdressing (see p34-38).
8. You have now permanently modified your infield skin profile
based on soil science.
