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How To Care For Artificial Turf In Soccer Fields
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A large number of soccer fields use artificial grass in the main arena as well as in practice areas. Fake turf has become the grass of choice as it is durable and needs minimal maintenance. Still, you need to be careful of the artificial turf used in the arena. Ignoring the guidelines mentioned below may create undesirable playing conditions, which is a nightmare for any maintenance manager. Understand the Artificial Turf You need to be aware of the type of soccer turf installed in your arena. Artificial turf comes in many varieties. The difference in construction style means that some...
Can Your Children be Around Synthetic Turf?
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Most parents see the word ‘artificial’ or ‘synthetic’ and panic about their children’s well being This concern extends to apprehension about artificial turf, especially since it is one thing young children and household pets come into repeated contact with as they play or exercise. Parents often question whether the artificial grass could possibly damage skin, have adverse effects if in close contact with someone, or could burn if children fall down while playing. Other concerns also arise regarding the need for shock pads, or the sensitivity the materials used have to sunlight. For any parent or pet owner reading this, these...
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...
Synthetic Turf – A Blessing for Pet Owners
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Pets and grass are a formula for disaster. Both of these interact with one another in a way that affects them, you and your budget. However, thanks to the miracle of synthetic turf, you can now easily let your pet be itself without worrying about the perfection of your lawn. If you haven’t installed synthetic turf yet, read the following reasons to understand why you should. Reason #1) Guaranteeing Your Pet’s Health Natural grass is most attractive to pets; not only can they roll in it, but they can sniff around it to search for interesting things. However, natural grass...
Five Things To Remember Before Installing An Artificial Lawn
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There are five things you should be careful about before installing an artificial lawn in your home. Although fake grass is getting immensely popular among homeowners, not everyone has been able to ensure a successful installation. Lack of proper maintenance, poor selection of fake grass and wrong measurements lead to botched installation and you often have to spend more than the allocated amount to rectify the mistakes. There are five things you can follow to avoid such scenarios. Measurement Don’t forget to take accurate measurements of the place where you want to install an artificial lawn. While minor slips can...