{"id":709,"date":"2023-11-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.althoffindcommercial.com\/blog\/?p=709"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T21:28:28","slug":"the-importance-of-field-heating-for-athletic-and-sports-fields","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.althoffindcommercial.com\/blog\/commercial-services\/the-importance-of-field-heating-for-athletic-and-sports-fields\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Field Heating for Athletic and Sports Fields"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We know we have a lot of sports fans reading this: Chicago has been the home of numerous great teams in all types of sports. But the winter weather in Chicagoland poses some serious problems for spots that have to play outdoors during the coldest part of the year. When temperatures drop and people are watching baseball or football (and if they\u2019re lucky, get to see their team in the playoffs), they may not realize that many of these stadiums deal with the chill in the ground with something called field heating systems<\/em>. These specialized installations help with snowmelt as well as make the ground softer to reduce the impact on athlete\u2019s joints. (If you\u2019ve ever jogged across a frozen field, you\u2019ll know how much impact ice-cold ground has on your knees!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

At Althoff, we have experience with field heating systems in Chicago, IL<\/a> as well as other parts of the country. We designed and installed Soldier Field in Chicago, Red Bull Stadium in New Jersey, City Field where the Mets play in New York City, Coors Field where the Rockies play in Denver, and BMO Field in Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you manage an athletic field of any kind, it\u2019s worthwhile to consider a future installation of a field heating system. We\u2019ll go into more detail about these systems below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Field Heating Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Field heating is a type of advanced, cutting-edge solution we provide that keeps sport fields ice-free and ready for game day during harsh winters. We\u2019ve certainly learned plenty about getting them to work with the winters we have in Chicago. Field heating works by placing heating elements beneath the surface of the turf: usually these are hot water circulation systems similar to the in-floor heating systems found in some homes. The even spread of heat creates a warm blanket effect to both remove frost and soften the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Field Heating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons we recommend sporting and athletic fields of all types have field heating systems installed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n