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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...
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...
Is Artificial Grass Safe?
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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...
Debunking the Myths About Synthetic Turf
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There are many myths associated with synthetic turf. Some think that fake grass tends to spoil quickly and thus is a waste of time and money. Others have reservations about the type of materials used in the grass and whether they are toxic to humans and animals. A few also think that artificial grass can never be the alternative to its natural counterpart. The lines below debunk the prevalent myths about synthetic turf. Synthetic Turf is Expensive Some people say that synthetic turf is not expensive. They often look at the estimates for turfs installed at larger areas such as...
Synthetic Turf: The Process of Installation
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A number of steps and precautions need to be followed before synthetic turf installation. The area of choice must be marked off with rope or garden hose, keeping in mind aspects of drainage and light and shade. It is also important to remember that the artificial grass comes in rectangular pieces 3.7 m in width, and must be laid out accordingly. The area of choice must be mapped out on graph paper, and the synthetic turf charted out on top. The correct amount of synthetic turf, backing tape and glue should be ordered. Another precaution is to make sure that all...