Synthetic running tracks continue to be a popular choice amongst athletic directors and business owners looking to upgrade their sporting facilities. That’s mainly because of the several benefits synthetic tracks offer runners and others. Of all the advantages a synthetic track provides, perhaps the biggest beneficiary is the environment. Believe it or not, synthetic running tracks are designed with the environment in mind.
American Athletic Track and Turf is a proud partner of Beynon Sports, a pioneer in the development of environmentally sustainable athletic surfaces. Here, our team details the eco-friendly properties of the running tracks we install.
About Beynon Sports Running Tracks
Beynon Sports athletic surfaces can be spotted in the most prestigious athletic facilities in North America. They are designed to help enhance athletes’ performance and increase runners’ safety. On top of all that, Beynon Sports running surfaces are safe for the environment. Their systems are designed to meet the stringent criteria required to earn points under numerous categories of LEED 2009 and USGBC criteria.
Beynon Sports synthetic running installed by our team at American Athletic Track and Turf contain no heavy metals, meaning every product is mercury-free. Other environmentally friendly components of Beynon Sports running surfaces include:
- 100% Solids primer: To be used on concrete substrates, this two-component primer is formulated with zero added solvents.
- Aliphatic coatings: All coatings manufactured by Beynon Sports exceed all federal and state regulations for volatile organic compounds.
- 100% Solids 1-C spray: Helping eliminate the exposure to solvents, Beynon Sports is the only manufacturer to supply a 100% solids single-component structural spray.
- Water-based 1-C spray: Ideal for use around turf fields and enclosed areas, this revolutionary single-component structural spray can be utilized in the application of texturing layers with no free isocyanate.
- Beyour 250: Utilizing natural-based polyols, this two-component urethane is the most eco-friendly formulation available on the market.
- Water-based 2-C indoor coating: Indoor coating for gymnasium and field house systems that is odorless and solvent-free.
Eco-Friendly Running Surfaces from American Athletic Track and Turf
At American Athletic Track and Turf, we are dedicated to creating state-of-the-art sports complexes that are not only safe for the athletes but for the environment, as well. That is why we are proud to use Beynon Sports surfaces for all our running track installations.
Our areas of expertise at American Athletic don’t stop at design and installations. Our team also specializes in offering professional repair and maintenance services, which are intended to help clients get the most out of their running surfaces. All of our offerings are backed with enhanced warranties, providing clients with added peace of mind. Having locations in Southampton Township, New Jersey, and Haines City, Florida, we are able to deliver award-winning products and services to clients in the following areas:
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Delaware
- Florida
- Southern Massachusetts
- Eastern Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
In addition to our award-winning sports fields design, vonstruction, and maintenance services, we are also pleased to offer clients access to our SmartBuy Co-op Purchasing Program. This program helps clients save time and money by conveniently skipping the conventional bidding process while still receiving the upgraded facilities they need.
Get Started with Your Synthetic Track Project
Not only are synthetic tracks great for the environment, but they also can reduce long-term maintenance costs and keep the running surface safe for athletes. To learn more about the eco-friendly playing surfaces from Beynon Sports we incorporate in our builds, or to request a quote, contact us today at American Athletic Track and Turf.
