ARTIFICIAL TURF INSTALLATION: Doing It Simply With Care

2007-03-28 16:27:23

( Garden )



If you are one of those people who are dreaming of relaxing in a lush green lawn but don’t have the time to mow, fertilize, or water your garden, then artificial turf grass is the answer to your dilemma. Initially used and created for tennis courts, baseball stadiums, football sports arenas, and golf courses, artificial grass is now also making its mark in residential and commercial applications.

Synthetic lawns can save you the time, money, and energy you usually spend for the maintenance of your lawn. Synthetic grasses are always perfectly groomed and bug-free. They require very low maintenance making them ideal for vacation homes and retirement homes for aged people.

Artificial turf installation can be easy if your follow the installation guidelines diligently. In fact, the synthetic grass you purchase often comes with a do-it-yourself installation manual.

In spite the simplicity of artificial turf installation though, it can still prove to be a challenging work that requires special care and at times special skills. Artificial turf installation must be done impeccably if you are looking to be certified by leagues or sports associations.

Artificial turf installation requires a perfectly even and plain underlay construction with adequate suspension for the artificial turf. Since the base of artificial turf grass is porous, rain water and other liquids precipitate to the bottom. Thus, an appropriate drainage system must be provided with the installation. It is also important for synthetic grass lanes to be fixed thoroughly using adhesives to prevent surface warping and unevenness.

Artificial turf grass infill usually consists of silica sand and granulated rubber. The infill installation must be executed diligently by putting one layer after the other to prevent the blades of the turf from snapping off. Remember that mistakes in artificial turf installation can be costly and difficult to repair.


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