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Things to Consider Before Installing Synthetic Grass
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Synthetic grass is used in professional sports arenas as well as in homes. Artificial grass has been around for decades. It was first used in field hockey stadiums of Europe and Asia where it provided a smooth playing surface. Synthetic grass soon found its way to other sports arenas and ultimately to homes and commercial spaces. Domestic or Commercial? What is the nature of property where you want to install fake grass? It is a commercial property or your home? There is a subtle yet highly visible difference in grasses installed in these two properties. While you can experiment with many types of...
Can You Have An Artificial Lawn In Your Apartment?
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An artificial lawn can be created in your apartment. You do not need to have a backyard or front yard to install fake grass. This was not possible earlier as even synthetic grass needed a mix of sand and gravel to take roots. Improvements in artificial grass manufacturing have ensured that newer varieties do not need a base of sand and gravel. Some are not much different than regular carpets that can be spread in any open space of your apartment. Where to Install Fake Turf You can install fake turf in a number of places in your apartment. You...
Advantages of Synthetic Turf for Leisure and Sport
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The use of synthetic turf for a number of sports such as soccer, golf and tennis has become increasingly popular in recent years. You are likely to see artificial turf laid down in schools, universities and even professional sport training centers and stadiums. The reason that more and more people are choosing to use artificial turf for sports in institutes and otherwise is because of the all the advantages it offers. You might be aware of the fact that natural pitches or turfs that are made specifically for soccer or any other sport are sensitive and may be spoiled if...
Choosing the Right Artificial Turf
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Once you've decided on a supplier for your synthetic turf, you have to spend a lot of time and research knowing the products so you get the right one to fill your needs. If you don’t know what your requirements are, then you have your work cut out for you. A whole host of reasons will influence your decisions so it is best to go into this knowing as much as you can. You need to know four main factors that will be the most important in helping you decide whether a certain artificial lawn is right for you. Firstly, a high...
Fake Lawn Maintenance
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In broad terms, fake lawn maintenance is inclusive of making sure the surface is clear of debris and occasional sweeping of the synthetic grass fibers to keep them looking clean and fresh. While rain is the best cleanser of artificial grass, the following are a few tips that can help keep your synthetic lawn spick and span: Avoid the use of heavy duty tools and substances such as acetone and alcohol; all of these are likely to do more harm than good to the synthetic grass fibers Pay extra attention to the part of your synthetic turf that is used...