Sudarsan Chakraborty

A lawn is among the most important parts of any outdoor area of your home. It is what the guests see first when they pay a visit to your home. Other than the natural grass, artificial grass has gained a lot of popularity over the years as an alternative to developing some good looking lawns and patios. In this article, we will look at five things you should know before choosing to use artificial grass for your yard.


5 Things you should know before installation of artificial grass

Turf Characteristics
Quality matters a lot when it comes to artificial turf. Good turf should have an ultraviolet protective coating to prevent fading during harsh weather conditions. With an ultraviolet protective layer, your grass will be able to withstand the summers and still maintain the amazing green look.

Maintenance
Unlike a common belief, artificial grass does require some maintenance. However, it is less time consuming than the real grass. The primary maintenance activity that you will be required to undertake is raking out the left debris from the turf blades. You might also need to brush them to keep them in position if they are bent with foot traffic.

Choosing the right company for the installation
Always ensure you select a company that specializes with installing artificial turf rather than a company doing it as a sideline. A company with synthetic grass installation as their core activity will tend to be more experienced, with better-trained employees and more concerned about customer satisfaction.
You should also avoid newcomers. New companies tend to have less experience and may not even have the necessary expertise to have your turf installed in the right manner.

Another thing of concern is the warranty. Most new companies have a shaky base, meaning they can quickly go out of business. Remember no manufacturer will come to replace your turf if your newcomer collapses.

Which is better-Polythene or Nylon?
Polythene is much preferred than nylon because it is softer, more durable and more realistic looking. Nylon fades away more quickly and might not give you a realistic look that you want with your lawn.

Heat hazard
Even with the artificial grass being preferred over the natural grass, the grass tends to absorb more heat during hot temperatures. It there makes it much more difficult for children or pets who spend much of their time playing in the grass.

What makes an artificial lawn better than a natural one?

1. Low cost
Once you are done with the initial cost, you will not need to worry about maintenance costs. You will also notice that in the long run natural grass is much more expensive than artificial turf.

2. Requires less maintenance
Artificial grass requires brushing and rinsing only, making that the most significant advantage. Brushing is needed to keep the grass in position after some considerable foot traffic. While the rinsing removes dust or pet residue.

3. Minimizes water usage
Unlike natural grass artificial grass requires no water. Water will only be required for rinsing the grass.

With the above information you are now set to make an educated choice of which of the two grasses you will use for your lawn.