Bad Religion Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Smithee said: No, there is a system like that from another supplier, but the Decco Grassmaster system involves injecting fibres individually every 2.5cm. A small part is above the ground, but most is below, for the roots to bind with. The fibres can be injected before or after the grass has been sown. Ours isn't Desso Grassmaster but similar instalation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bad Religion said: Ours isn't Desso Grassmaster but similar instalation. Decco It's certainly been reported that that's what we're installing, what have you read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Religion Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Smithee said: Decco It's certainly been reported that that's what we're installing, what have you read? I think it was reported that we were getting a pitch similar to the Desso at Murrayfield. Ours is SIS Pitches. https://www.sispitches.com/case-studies/sis-pitches-fifa-2018-world-cup-luzhnki/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Bad Religion said: I think it was reported that we were getting a pitch similar to the Desso at Murrayfield. Ours is SIS Pitches. https://www.sispitches.com/case-studies/sis-pitches-fifa-2018-world-cup-luzhnki/ They're just the installation guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Religion Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Smithee said: They're just the installation guys http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/6629 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bad Religion said: http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/news/6629 That link only says they'll be doing the work to be fair, it doesn't actually say what system we're installing. I've Googled it, it doesn't look like we've declared what system we've gone for, but the press assumed it was grassmaster. Having looked up Sis, it does look likely that they'd be installing their own system rather than anyone else's though so I've clearly must gone with whatever the een said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 7 hours ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Scratching my head a bit with that photo, I thought the artificial strands that were to be mixed in with the real grass would be visible already. That's assuming they are green, am I missing something? Won't be injected till the grass starts to to grow. Couple of weeks time maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diez Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Already better than Pittodries pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Of all the threads I've ever seen on JKB, this one deserves an award (granted - it may need to be created)! I can't wait till the grass starts to come through, grown men will get their knickers in a twist over this 'thing of beauty'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, The Future's Maroon said: Of all the threads I've ever seen on JKB, this one deserves an award (granted - it may need to be created)! I can't wait till the grass starts to come through, grown men will get their knickers in a twist over this 'thing of beauty'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 hours ago, johnking123 said: Won't be injected till the grass starts to to grow. Couple of weeks time maybe. A fibre injected every 2.5 cms, this could take a wee whileoh wait, maybe pre-injected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Harry Potter said: A fibre injected every 2.5 cms, this could take a wee whileoh wait, maybe pre-injected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: A fibre injected every 2.5 cms, this could take a wee whileoh wait, maybe pre-injected. It’s done by a machine that moves across the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Gershwin said: It’s done by a machine that moves across the pitch. I was expecting it to be hand woven. Cheapskates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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All roads lead to Gorgie Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Smithee said: No, there is a system like that from another supplier, but the Decco Grassmaster system involves injecting fibres individually every 2.5cm. A small part is above the ground, but most is below, for the roots to bind with. The fibres can be injected before or after the grass has been sown. 4 hours ago, johnking123 said: Won't be injected till the grass starts to to grow. Couple of weeks time maybe. Cheers for that guys. Much clearer on the product and the timing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, Gershwin said: It’s done by a machine that moves across the pitch. Cheers , for clearing that up, very interesting this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Cheers , for clearing that up, very interesting this process. There's a video above showing how the world cup final pitch has been put down. TBH we might not be doing it exactly the same way, but I'm guessing it's close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 hours ago, The Future's Maroon said: Of all the threads I've ever seen on JKB, this one deserves an award (granted - it may need to be created)! I can't wait till the grass starts to come through, grown men will get their knickers in a twist over this 'thing of beauty'. A few years ago driving from North Berwick on the road that goes through Whitekirk we passed a field which was being used to grow sports turf which would then be harvested for rolls of turf. The field was huge and stretched for acres. It truly was a "thing of beauty" .... just wish we had a football in the car with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumie jambo Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, RobboM said: A few years ago driving from North Berwick on the road that goes through Whitekirk we passed a field which was being used to grow sports turf which would then be harvested for rolls of turf. The field was huge and stretched for acres. It truly was a "thing of beauty" .... just wish we had a football in the car with us Stewart's Turf. They had or still do have a lot of fields around Whitekirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnking123 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, kila said: I see grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Weather looks tip top for next week as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, kila said: Hopefully we get an away kit similar to that sweater he's wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 25 minutes ago, johnking123 said: I see grass! That’s not lee Wallace mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, kila said: Trackside on a slope now, or optical illusion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Hearts_fan said: Trackside on a slope now, or optical illusion? Slope - the pitch is raised now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Not a massive slope. But you can see it from picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Landmesser Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 37 minutes ago, johnking123 said: Not a massive slope. But you can see it from picture My seat is even closer to the pitch now and I didn't even have to move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, jamtartan74 said: That’s not lee Wallace mate ? ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 A mind numbing grass growing time lapse is all that's needed to finish off this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheile Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 44 minutes ago, brux said: A mind numbing grass growing time lapse is all that's needed to finish off this thread. I look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 You can see grass coming through, I was in today and had a quick look.......just left as Arron Hughes was walking in Im in again tomorrow so will try and sneek a few pics of the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WageThief Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 5 hours ago, johnking123 said: I see grass! Looks playable already to me. Have Celtic/Brenda signed off on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David McCaig Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, moz said: You can see grass coming through, I was in today and had a quick look.......just left as Arron Hughes was walking in Im in again tomorrow so will try and sneek a few pics of the pitch And the police box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 5/16/2018 at 00:05, Smithee said: "GrassMaster reinforces a 100% natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibres into the soil. The 20 cm long PP fibres are injected by computer-controlled machines, 18 cm deep so 2 cm remains above the surface, in a grid about 2 x 2 cm. The natural grass roots entwine with the fibres and grow deeper and wider, building a stronger and healthier rootzone. The PP fibres above the surface ensure an always even and stable surface. GrassMaster can be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods" God help the groundsman who sets the mower height to one centimetre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 16 hours ago, upgotheheads said: God help the groundsman who sets the mower height to one centimetre. Id be welding the setting so it cant go below 2.5 cm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Diez Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Temperatures set to rise from the weekend onwards. Looking at the pics I’d be surprised if we were behind schedule come July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnking123 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Think we are ahead of schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Thread was exciting to start. But now it's a bit like watching grass grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 59 minutes ago, primrose said: Id be welding the setting so it cant go below 2.5 cm We can't weld it in place, we need to grow the grass to 15 centimetres when Celtic are in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 10:31, Bad Religion said: Fred Flintstones new motor looking good, shame about the colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, superjack said: We can't weld it in place, we need to grow the grass to 15 centimetres when Celtic are in town. A bit shorter than for their last visit then...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, superjack said: We can't weld it in place, we need to grow the grass to 15 centimetres when Celtic are in town. That weld only covers too short, you can still grow it longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 40 minutes ago, gjcc said: Thread was exciting to start. But now it's a bit like watching grass grow. Aye, but can you hear it grow or see "rainbows in the evening"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, gjcc said: Thread was exciting to start. But now it's a bit like watching grass grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterintheRain Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/19/2018 at 12:53, drumie jambo said: Stewart's Turf. They had or still do have a lot of fields around Whitekirk. They're part of Turfland having been taken over twice. First time was by Harrowden turf. Still use the same branding though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumie jambo Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 18 minutes ago, PeterintheRain said: They're part of Turfland having been taken over twice. First time was by Harrowden turf. Still use the same branding though. Been a while since I've been down there right enough.Fields were like bowling greens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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