UltraDeck 1 is Signature’s medium-duty natural turf protection system. It is designed to offer a greater level of protection, rigidity, and weight loading capability than Signature’s EventDeck 1 system. This product is ideal for applications where equipment, light vehicles, pneumatic tire forklifts and generally more traffic is expected. UltraDeck modules are significantly larger in size and thickness (1ft x 2ft) than the general purpose EventDeck and its wall thickness, surface thickness and connector size has been increased substantially to make EDU1 more robust and heavier duty.

The UltraDeck 1 system has been used at numerous natural turf facilities worldwide, including large soccer facilities, football facilities and all types of venues. The product has proven itself through repeated use for all different types of events. When Disney needed a robust floor to be installed on athletic fields nationwide for a traveling event tour, they turned to Signature and UltraDeck 1 for peace of mind and a product that met all its rigorous turf protection and event requirements.

An entire 80,000 sq/ft (7,432 sqm) stadium field surface can be deployed in 4-6 hours with about 20 people and can be removed in about 5 hours using 16 people. This rapid turnarounds time enables UltraDeck to be deployed after the field is in use and shortly before the upcoming on-field event. This is better for scheduling purposes and for grass protection as quick turnarounds minimize the impact to the grass surface.

Because EDU1 modules are pre-assembled into larger transportable panels, transport is easy and each person can lift a complete 3ft x 4ft section for placement into position. This time efficient, one-man design enables complete flexibility in team size and allocation and allows even smaller teams to complete a project, albeit over a longer period of time. For example, if a team of 10 people vs. 20 people is used to install a full stadium, it will take about 9-13 hours to install a complete stadium sized floor.

The UltraDeck 1 system is designed to be easily installed without the use of tools. It is completely expandable and may be configured as required on-site. Pre-assembled sections can be packed compactly and efficiently for easy transport and storage. UltraDeck 1’s size allows for it to be transported and stored on standard shipping pallets, making the system efficient for transport between facilities.

Each UltraDeck module connects using a robust inter-module connection system that enables tiles to be snapped into place in both directions and allows larger sections to be transported as a single sheet or panel. This system prevents disconnects and is easily visible, making connection verifiable and apparent, in contrast to other solutions using cam or rotary connection systems.

Signature’s specially designed connector T utilizes a unique tubular design that serves as both a connector and a fully functional hinge. This design allows the entire floor to contour to the field as needed to accommodate “crowned” fields and other surface imperfections or variations or to be rolled as needed, yet is robust enough to handle heavy weights, equipment, and traffic. The EDU1 connection joint is durable yet flexible, preventing any breakage. Like all Signature products, the EDU1 is warranted against damage, giving you additional confidence in the system.

Because of the unique shape of each module, EDU1 may be positioned easily using ones feet only, eliminating the need to bend over, use hands, or any employ any tools. Each individual flooring section is gently curved on the male connector side and correspondingly curved on the female side, such that when a section is butted up against another, it naturally wants to self-position for snap down connection. A simple nudge may be used to help position each section into place, making this system extraordinarily fast to install.

This industry leading feature proves invaluable for stadium sized installations and saves labor, time, and effort. No other system has such a labor saving integrated design feature.

All plastic flooring materials will expand and contract during fluctuating temperature conditions. This phenomenon of thermal expansion is a result of the nuclear expansion within the plastic and is a natural property of all plastic materials (and many other materials as well). In plastic modular floors, expansion can result in floors warping, buckling, disconnecting or otherwise becoming uneven.

Only Signature Flooring offers an engineered expansion joint module to accommodate the thermal expansion that can occur during varying temperature conditions. Like an expansion joint in a bridge, building, or highway, the EventDeck expansion module is designed to accommodate natural expansion.

Until the development of the UltraDeck Expansion Module (EDU-XJ), event managers, concert promoters, stadium managers, groundskeepers and others involved in the production of concerts or other on-field events simply had to accept the inconvenient condition of thermal expansion at outdoor events as unavoidable.

With EDU-XJ organizers can feel comfortable knowing that the UltraDeck system will be able to handle temperature fluctuation throughout the day and night, avoiding potential warping or buckling and giving you the peace of mind that an engineered solution is in place.

UltraDeck was specifically engineered to provide optimal natural grass protection during your on-field events and to minimize wear and tear.

When you remove your UltraDeck floor, your grass may actually look better than it did before you installed the flooring. Simply brush your grass after floor removal and unlike older floors it will be nearly impossible to see any distinguishable pattern resulting from the floor installation.

We understand that your grass field is important and we treat your grass and facility with the utmost of care and with the respect it deserves.

Important Disclaimer: Signature provides the following grass protection information as a courtesy to facilities contemplating on-field special events, irrespective of their use of Signature’s products. The information and suggestions offered are meant to be used as a guide only and are for informational purposes only. Every grass field is different and there are numerous factors that can influence and affect the performance of any flooring system or turf management program. We hope that this information is helpful to you in preparing for your next event and encourage you to modify or amend these suggestions as needed based on your specific requirements and conditions.

Signature Fencing and Flooring Systems, LLC assumes no liability for the outcome of any turf management program and advise event planners to consult with skilled turf managers or consultants prior to any on-field events.