- Q: Is your product made from Styrofoam?
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- A: No. Brock is produced from a proprietary high-crystalline polypropylene and a durable thermoset adhesive. Unlike Styrofoam, Brock material is resilient and difficult to break apart, yet has deflection characteristics that absorb impact.
- Q: What size are Brock Performance Base panels?
- A: Each panel weighs 5lbs, is .90” thick (23mm) +/-.10”, and come in 4’x5’ interlocking panels.
- Q: What is the lead-time for obtaining Brock when I place an order?
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Our standard lead-time is four weeks from receipt of order. We will make every attempt to improve upon this timing whenever possible.
- Q: Due to Brock’s drainage characteristics, do I need to use Brock along with in-field drains?
- A: Brock drains water both vertically as well as horizontally on a .5% slope. Therefore, there is no need for a deep stone base or in-field herringbone drains.
- Q: What is G-max and what makes Brock Performance Base a better option?
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- A: G-max is the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) measure used to determine the likelihood of a head injury. Brock under infilled turf G-max’s in the low 90’s while fields built on a traditional stone base range in the mid-100’s. As stone-based fields age over the years, the field compacts and the G-max rises. At a G-max rating of 200, serious head injury may occur (i.e. concussions). Because Brock is a resilient material, impact energy is transferred through the infill into Brock, which helps prevent compaction over time. In addition, Brock provides a safety factor in the event that the infill is displaced. Most importantly, Brock accomplishes this without producing a playing surface that is noticeably softer to the athlete during normal playing conditions. Brock provides both Safety and Performance.
- Q: How does Brock differ from e-layers and other types of rubber pads?
- A: Brock reduces G-max more than rubber pads and e-layers under head impact loads. However, since pads and e-layers reduce surface stiffness under low loads by as much as 39% when compared to stone, fields using pads and e-layers feel noticeably softer to the athlete which results in higher fatigue levels and related physiological and performance issues.
- Q: How long does it take to install a Brock base?
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With a crew of 6 unskilled laborers, the average time to install a Brock field is just 2-days. In addition, Brock offers an installation video and easy-to-follow written installation instructions to enhance the process. Prefer a “hands-on” approach? As an additional charge, a Brock Certified Technician can be on-hand to supervise the initial installation process. Call us for more details.
- Q: Are there any environmental benefits to using Brock?
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- A: Yes! In a study commissioned by Brock and conducted by the Rocky Mountain Institute in conjunction with the Athena Institute, there were many advantages to using Brock over a stone base. The highlights are:
- A 50-60% reduction in the amount of soil excavated;
- A 60-65% reduction in the amount of aggregate used;
- A 100% reduction of in-field drainage pipe used (depending on location)
- A 45-55% savings of on-site construction and materials transportation energy use (depending on location)
When using Brock compared to stone, there is less off-haul which reduces fuel consumption and smog, less impact and damage to the construction site, and beneficial results in smog formulation potential, human particulate potential (airborne particulates) and eutrophication potential (over-fertilization of surface waters). In addition, water that drains through Brock passes the most stringent water quality tests in the US and Europe.
Please contact Brock for further information on this study and how a Brock base can help your athletic field gain LEED Points.
- Q: Does Brock Performance Base work under any brand of synthetic turf?
- A: Yes. Brock installs nicely under any brand of synthetic turf available on the market thus offering the field owner the best combination of turf and underlayment to fit his/her needs.
- Q: Is Brock Performance Base only for synthetic athletic fields?
- A: Brock was specifically engineered for use under synthetic turf on athletic fields to enhance on-field play, drainage and safety. However, our product has been used under synthetic turf for open-air courtyards and for various rooftop applications (parking structures) due to its ability to drain water quickly without the need for an extensive sub-base. We do offer other types of foam that vary in softness and thickness and are used in athletic equipment, flooring and other applications.
- Q: How do I get samples, literature, or talk to a representative to find out more about Brock Performance Base?
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Contact Brock at 1-877-276-2587 or reference our contact page and type-in the required information and we'll get back to you via e-mail. We are happy to assist you.
