Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Economics of Synthetic Turf

Purchasing artificial grass is a task that is easier said than done, and many consumers have found themselves feeling rather disappointed with the end product. The reason for this is not because of some defect or deficiency in the latent quality of synthetic grass, but rather, an indication that the consumer has not done sufficient research to secure synthetic grass that is most suitable for their needs. Therein lies one of the greatest mistakes for prospective purchasers of artificial grass: contrary to popular belief, there are many different types of artificial grass, each with its own drawbacks and advantages associated...

The very idea of watering and irrigating artificial grass may strike some people as a curious, even bizarre recommendation in order to ensure that the quality and stability of the synthetic turf is guaranteed, but there is method to the madness. Specifically, watering fake grass will help to ensure that the accumulation of minute deposits of dirt, pollen, and other pollutants is gently washed away and excised from the surface area of the artificial grass. Furthermore, the watering of your artificial grass will also help to protect the structural stability and integrity of the infill layer that serves as the bedrock...

Complacency can be deadly to the longevity and wellbeing of synthetic items, as people can become overly confident as to the durability and robustness of the material to the grave detriment of the useful lifespan of said item. While there's no denying the fact that artificial grass is extremely resilient and capable of withstanding even the most harsh and adverse conditions, it is also worth noting that it requires some maintenance. This maintenance is a necessary evil to ensure that the synthetic grass has been and will be kept safe and secure for a long time to come. With that in...

Within the world of food, the so called organic movement has taken on a near religious degree of self-righteousness and devotion among the people who support the campaign, with the perceived health benefits and curative properties associated with such food items loudly broadcasted in the most tub thumping manner possible. One cannot help but think back to the sheep within the George Orwell novel, who bleated: “Four feet good, two feet bad!” As such, this means that the natural versus synthetic debate has bled into other arenas, most notably, the world of artificial turf and synthetic grass. No doubt purists...

Synthetic grass is a common sight to behold within a variety of different businesses and municipal settings, although the phrase synthetic grass invariably conjures up mental images of baseball fields and soccer pitches. Although there can be no denying of the fact that synthetic grass is indeed heavily and prominently featured within these sort of sporting facilities, synthetic grass can and indeed, is, found in other areas as well. Synthetic grass in airports At first glance, the idea of artificial grass at an airport may seem a rather odd choice, a seemingly arbitrary and random decision. However, artificial grass plays a...