Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — Economics of Synthetic Turf

If you are thinking about having an artificial lawn installed at your home your head is probably buzzing with questions. There are plenty of details surrounding the synthetic turf buying, installing and maintaining process; reading through some FAQs about artificial grass might clear the air up quite a bit.   Which areas can synthetic grass be installed in? In addition to areas where real grass is able to grow, synthetic lawn grass can also be installed in places where it was impossible to grow natural grass such as on decks and patios. This is because for an area to be...

Most homeowners have asked this question over the past years. Despite over 15,000 fake baseball turf, artificial soccer turf and landscaping installations, some members of the media continue to confuse consumers by ”exposing” the hazardous side to synthetic turf. However, the truth is the opposite. This type of turf is completely safe and the following headings will prove that to you. Synthetic Turf is Free of Lead The first versions of Astro turf included lead; many potential users panicked after hearing about this because of studies that showed the adverse of this metal on children’s development. However, though lead is...

Astro turf, or artificial grass, is generating a buzz in the landscaping scene. Not only does it provide homeowners with a perfect lawn all year round, but it also saves them from spending thousands of dollars on landscaping efforts and maintenance. If you have given putting green turf enough thought, you may be tempted to get it from the nearest store or company. However, to get the best value for your money, consider the following important tips. Before you head down to the store, measure the area you intend to cover with artificial turf. This is important because most fake...

Artificial lawn grass is perfect for your apartment. Some people think that fake turf is only good for homes with large backyards and front lawns. The perception has prevented many from installing fake grass in their apartments and thus they remain oblivious of the ease with which you can complete the installation. Fake grass is not like its natural cousin that needs to be planted into soil and needs sunlight and moisture for growth. You can install fake lawns in your apartment balcony and it will give the look of a lush green backyard lawn. Before putting green turf in...

Synthetic Turf is the most durable and environmentally friendly way to landscape athletic fields, football fields, soccer fields, batting cages, playgrounds, backyards, pool areas, and dog parks. Parks and recreation departments along with the US military are choosing artificial grass over natural grass in public parks and areas.  Cities in Dallas, Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego are realizing that artificial turf is environmentally friendly and has life cycle cost advantages over natural grass. Approximately 3-5% of public high schools in the united states have converted their natural grass fields to synthetic turf.  School districts, athletic directors and city recreation...