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How to Care for your Fake Lawn
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A fake lawn has earned the title largely because of one main feature. It is the fake grass that has led many to call the entire lawn as fake even though it might have an abundance of natural plants and flowers. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have fallen in love with artificial turf and have installed it in their homes and offices. There are many reasons for the growing popularity of fake turf, the least of which is related to the clean and green looks of the lawn. Major reason for a shift towards synthetic turf is that it can...
How to Install Field Turf
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Field turf is the generic name of all those grasses that you see in sports arenas. A field turf can thus be the grass you see in a baseball field or a tennis court. In recent years, synthetic turf has become the choice material for installation in sports arenas. Fake turf has taken a lead over its natural counterpart due to a variety of reasons. Unlike natural grass, artificial turf lasts longer and requires little maintenance. It also provides players with a stable playing surface. It is thus a good idea if you focus on artificial turf while shopping for...
Synthetic Turf Woes and How to Avoid them
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Synthetic turf is nothing short of a blessing for those millions of home owners who are tired of replacing their lawn grass every fortnight. Artificial turf, however, comes with a set of its own problems. The encouraging fact is that you can easily avoid the pitfalls by sticking to installation instructions as laid out in the user manual. The lines below will give you an idea on how to proceed with this matter. Watering Synthetic turf is made of artificial fibers that emulate the properties of natural grass. The fibers are made of nylon and other synthetic materials that are...
Field Turf for Soccer Arenas
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Soccer arenas are usually one of the first establishments in the sporting world to introduce newer trends. It was the soccer arenas that first installed astro turf and soon the trend expanded to other sporting bodies. Soccer stadiums were also the first one to use large TV screens to enable spectators to watch the game. Floodlights were also extensively used for the first time in soccer arenas. It is thus no wonder that soccer fields love to experiment with fake turf. What Footballers Like Soccer stars are increasingly turning to artificial turf and this trend is not limited to a...
Top Tips For Replacing Dugout Flooring
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Dugout flooring is an important part of any baseball field. It is the flooring that makes or breaks the impression of a sports arena. Poorly maintained and torn out dugout flooring not only creates a poor impression but also impedes with the play. Baseball players, coaches, therapists and support staff remain in the dugout during most part of the play. They will not like to stay in a dirty and poorly maintained area but will still have to compromise on it. While they will bear if for a few hours, the players and managers may stop using your facility in...