Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — artificial grass
Life Cycle Costs of Glue Down vs Velcro Seams
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Why Use Artificial Baseball Field Turf?
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Baseball field turf has seen a massive surge in popularity, especially one that is made of synthetic fibers. Grass is gradually losing its position as the ideal turf for baseball and other sports. The growing popularity of fake turf for baseball fields is due to the fact that natural grass tends to wilt quickly. It is hard to continue replanting the grass before every game and the costs involved also take their toll on the finances. Artificial turf performs better and has won the confidence of thousands of facility managers around the world. The lines below will tell you more about...
Synthetic Turf 101
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The buzz about the artificial grass seems to be never ending. There has been a massive explosion when it comes to the embracing of fake grass in homes and commercial establishments. You will find the fake turf installed in homes, shopping malls, playgrounds, sports arenas and gardens. The latter is usually considered the last place to install fake grass but you will find many gardens actually having the installation. Manufacturing and Installation Synthetic turf is made from a number of materials such as polyester, nylon and polypropylene. The manufacturing of artificial turf is a simple process. It is simple enough that...
Baseball Field Turf – How to Do it Right?
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It is a tough job to install baseball field turf. It is considered a difficult job as baseball fields are expansive locations that require very specific varieties of grass. You need to be cautious about installing a specific variety of grass in the field. This caution should lead to a preference for artificial turf as it will remove the hassles of replacing natural grass after every match. The lines below will give you an idea on how to choose baseball field turf. Size First thing to measure is the size of the baseball field. Do you manage a full-fledged baseball...
Is Fake Grass Good for Pets?
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Pet owners are experimenting with fake grass and have found it surprisingly good. The trend started in the early 1990s when artificial grass become easily available to home users. It was the time when people were looking for an alternative to natural grass as it had proven too difficult to maintain. Pet owners were in serious jeopardy as they could not control their pets from ruining the lawn grass and also did not have the money to undergo regular replacements. This is where fake grass came into play and offered a viable alternative. Problems with Natural Grass There are many...