Lets face it, most people will only construct one arena in their lifetime, so it is not unusual to find that they sometimes do not make such a good job of the preparations for the surfacing.
Another problem is that there is probably a different specification for each different type of surfacing available.

AWJ Arena Surfaces have currently laid over 400 arenas, and we know how to get the best from our product in terms of performance and longevity.

Other Surfacing Manufacturers may give different advice regarding the construction of your arena, but this may not be the best advice for the specialised AWJ products.

That is why AWJ Arena Surfaces like to be involved from the very start of your project.

We will meet with you on site to discuss your requirements and to help select the best location for your arena, which may not always be the most obvious one.
We will then design the arena not only to your particular requirements, but also to the requirements of the local Planning Department.

In fact, should you need us, we will even accompany you to the Planners office to explain how the arena will be constructed.

Then we will assist you to select the best local contractor to actually do the job.
We can usually recommend good tradesmen in your area which we will have used before and know that they will do a good job for you.

Then, of course, there is the supervision of the operation which, if required, AWJ Arena Surfaces personnel will oversee on your behalf.

You may wonder how much all this vital experience, information and time will cost? But the truth of the matter is that all this is absolutely FREE !
That’s right, absolutely FREE !

So why do we provide all this help for our customers ?
Well, we want each of our customers to have the BEST POSSIBLE surface to ride on, and for the longest time. And, to be truthful, each arena we lay is ultimately our shop window, and the better the surface, the more interested potential clients there will be.

Now this is not to say that any less than our specifications will not work with AWJ Arena Surfaces, but we know how to get the best from them. Lesser specifications can sometimes work fine, but sometimes longevity and performance can be compromised.

But why take the risk if the information and advice to avoid it is free?

Give us a call and lets talk it through!

EXCAVATION

  • Cut and fill as necessary to provide level surface.
  • No spoil to be removed from site.
  • It is not evident that any services are within the intended site, but contractors to satisfy themselves before commencing operations.
  • Access to roadway to be cleared and paved as necessary.

DRAINAGE

  • Ring drain to four sides of Arena using Wavincoil perforated 80mm pipe or similar.
  • Pipe depths not to be less than 300mm and not more than 600mm below surface.
  • Backfill to surface level using clean 40mm gravel.
  • Secondary diagonal drainage at 2.0 m centres to connect to ring drain using similar pipework at similar depths.
  • Link system to existing field drains if possible, if not then to soakaway at lower end of arena.

SUB BASE

  • Using materials as available locally.
  • Single sized quarried stone or screened reclaimed brick rubble only is acceptable. Only material without sub 10mm material will be permitted.
  • Other material by approval.
  • Sub base material to a depth of not less than 300mm.
  • Compaction by tracks is adequate.

BLINDING

  • This to give theoretical flat surface without impeding drainage.
  • Single sized stone, such as pea gravel are acceptable, but must be used as sparingly as possible.
  • Compact by tracks.
  • No membrane required.

SURFACING

  • Wood fibre type material.
  • Particle size to be screened to not less than 8mm to zero.
  • To be spread to a depth of not less than 150mm.
  • Allow for cost of transportation from adjacent tipping site, should access to arena not be possible.
  • Spread evenly over entire surface of arena.

FINISHING

  • By post-and-rail wooden fence.
  • Access gate c/w all furnishings to be included.
  • Also kickboard to not less than 300mm to be included.
  • Contractors specification to be submitted with quotation.

COMMENTS

  • ALL quotations to be to above specification.
  • Additional materials and labour to be charged as extras if agreed prior to use.
  • Deviations from above specifications only if agreed with client and consultant prior to commencement.
  • Commencement and completion dates to be agreed with client.
  • All stages of work to be quoted for in isolation.

Please be advised that no responsibility for the longevity or performance of AWJ Arena Surfacing will be accepted if these specifications are not observed.