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Artificial lawn is an adequate solution where the environment is hostile to growth of natural grass and where there is little sunlight.
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The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Grass
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What is Artificial Grass?
Artificial grass or synthetic turf is used in manmade arenas forsporting events meant to be played on grass but without the needto deal with the mud, trimming or irrigation.
Gradually, the idea is being used inresidential lawns and othercommercial plots as well.
Another important advantage ofartificial grass is that they canbe installed in indoor or in shadystadiums. There is no need forexposure to sunlight.
Advantages Artificial Grass
Artificial lawn is an adequate solution where the environmentis hostile to growth of natural grass and where there is littlesunlight.
Artificial grass can withstand more use and thus is a profitableidea for stadium owners.
Artificial turf systems allow the installation of optical fibersand advertisements to be directly displayed on the playingsurface. In this regards, the primary use is established in airportrunways.
When the upkeep of natural lawns seems too much of a hard job,artificial installation is a good idea. This can be used in holidayhomes, old age homes and even in beaches when natural grassis practically impossible.
Roof top lawns and lush swimming pool surrounds are otheradvantages.
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Disadvantages Of Artificial Grass
In fills such as granulated rubber and silicone sand carry heavymetal constituent which may gradually sink to the ground watertable and leach it.
Friction between the skin and synthetic lawns cause much moreburns and aberrations than natural grass. Sliding maneuvers ingames such as football can be risky. However the risk is beingeliminated by the use of third generation polyethylene yarn.
Synthetic surfaces retain heat and can be much warmer thannatural surfaces.
Regular disinfection of artificial lawns is necessary as microbiallife is more active in some cases.
Installation Guide on Artificial Grass
Prepare the area by removing natural grass or sod. Depending onthe size of the existing lawn, a sod cutter is a great tool for this task.Remove all debris and cap off sprinkler heads, if present.
Level and smooth out the area. You may want to compact the areaas well.
Add 3” – 4” crushed granite with finematerial (1/4 minus) or crushed stoneaggregate. Top off with 1" of stone dust.
Is important to note that any undulation onthe surface will be visible once the turf hasbeen installed.
It is also important to note that while thestone base will aid in the drainage properties of the system, a slightslope is recommended to ensure proper drainage.
Smooth out the aggregate using a screen or rake.
Compact the base using compactor or cement roller.
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Spary water on the aggregate and compact again.
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