Artificial Turf and Fake Lawn Discussions — laying artificial turf
Top 5 Tips For Installing Soccer Turf
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You need to follow a cautious route towards soccer turf installation. It is important to do that as otherwise you may end up with a botched installation. One thing is for sure though. You will need to focus entirely on artificial turf as the days of natural grass are long over. It will be a costly and painful job of keeping up the natural grass. It is thus better to stick to fake grass for your soccer field. 1. Do the Math You will need to do the math before installing the soccer turf. This includes a detailed planning phase...
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...
Is Synthetic Turf A Health Risk?
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There are many myths surrounding synthetic turf. One commonly reported myth says that fake turf can cause allergies and score of other health problems. This myth does not come with any scientific backing. Still, it is important to investigate the myth and come up with answers. Fumes You will hear about a number of health issues that could be caused by installing synthetic turf in your backyard. The myth says that dangerous fumes are emitted from the grass that could affect your health. This is the lamest explanation one could give for a myth. Fake grass does not emit any...
Synthetic Grass For Pets
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Many people do not think that the installation of synthetic grass would do a favor to their pets. They consider the natural grass to be ideal for pets to play and dump. While natural grass remains the favorite of pets, many now like to roll around in fake turf. A significant number of pet owners are installing synthetic grass as a playing surface for their pets. Artificial grass is easier to maintain and there are special varieties available that provide simple maintenance even if your pets make a lot of waste. Why Pets Matter There will be only a few...
Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Install Artificial Turf In Your School
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You can install artificial turf in school lawns and playgrounds as you do in your backyard or commercial properties. School grounds are ideal candidates for the installation of artificial grass for a variety of reasons. First and foremost is the fact that pupils play havoc with the grass in lawns. They tear the plants and saplings and it is difficult to control them. Schools thus regularly have to replace natural grass and this is a time consuming undertaking that also comes with a financial strain. It is thus better to replace natural grass with fake turf. 1. Artificial Turf is...