Sports Turf & Rubber Flooring Blog — parks and recreation

Artificial lawn is a blessing in every sense of the word. Millions of homeowners around the world have found synthetic grass to be the best alternative to its natural counterpart. If you are planning to install fake grass in your lawn, the tips below will come of handy. Take Measurements It is important to take measurements of the area in which you want to install fake lawn. It could be your backyard, front lawn or any other open space but accurate measurements are still required. It is a common mistake to take wrong measurements and then complain about botched installation of synthetic...

Many people do not think that the installation of synthetic grass would do a favor to their pets. They consider the natural grass to be ideal for pets to play and dump. While natural grass remains the favorite of pets, many now like to roll around in fake turf. A significant number of pet owners are installing synthetic grass as a playing surface for their pets. Artificial grass is easier to maintain and there are special varieties available that provide simple maintenance even if your pets make a lot of waste. Why Pets Matter There will be only a few...

Artificial turf has become the grass of choice in batting cages. It has replaced natural grass that once ruled the roost when it came to providing surfaces for batting cages. Contemporary batting cage turf offers a combination of strength and flexibility. Batting cages are the areas where players want to perfect their game. A poorly maintained natural grass will not offer them a stable platform to improve their skills. It is only the fake grass that can offer this platform. There are many problems associated with natural grass. While many batting cages feature natural turf, they do not offer players...

Baseball fields are increasingly turning to synthetic turf. Field managers have found many benefits of installing fake turf such as low installation and maintenance costs. Baseball turf no longer comprises of different varieties of natural grass. Although some fields prefer to use natural grass, others have installed fake turf to enhance playing conditions. There are many reasons behind the growing popularity of synthetic turf for baseball fields. It is however the economy of installation and maintenance that remains the commonly cited reason for installing fake grass in baseball fields. Economy There are two aspects of economy when it comes to...

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...