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What you need to know about artificial turf playgrounds There are many reasons why someone would be designing artificial turf playgrounds. You may be coordinating with part of a regional council, a college, daycare facility, or simply checking out alternatives for your house. Regardless of your purpose, creating artificial turf playgrounds requires many considerations, including the turf’s appearance, cost, lifespan,…
The Environmental Impact of Artificial Turf In California, watering natural lawns in homes and businesses amounts to about seven percent of the state’s water supply. In fact, about 51 percent of the state’s water usage from families is from home lawn upkeep. This is very taxing to the state’s total water usage. If residents switched from natural…
Five Myths About Artificial Turf If you are interested in installing a synthetic lawn, it is likely that you have heard several myths about artificial turf. In this age of infinite access to information, we’re bound to hear many things that have the potential to shape our decisions. We intend to clear up some of the mysteries…
Things to Know about Synthetic Lawns Artificial turf — you may have seen it in sporting arenas or in your neighbor’s yard. Maybe you didn’t even know it was synthetic. Perhaps you’re beginning to research on turf and don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re wondering if synthetic lawns are the best choice for your yard? Well, here are…
The Difference Between Vintage AstroTurf and Modern Artificial Turf Artificial turf is one of the landscape design items that has become far more sophisticated over the last few years. Many people remember the original AstroTurf synthetic lawn, which were popularized in the 60’s and 70’s. It was featured in sports and TV shows like The Brady Bunch. While customers…
One of the coolest things about artificial turf is its versatility. Between putting greens to pet facilities, landscape applications or anything else, turf in the 21st century has seemingly limitless potential for its use. The only limiting factor is the creativity of the designer or installer. Luckily, we’re going to provide you with different examples…
One of the questions that we often get at Artificial Turf Express is, “What kind of options do I have for infill?” For some, infill can make a significant difference in the lifespan of their turf, its visual appearance, the way it drains, and many other factors that need to be considered for DIY installers.…
Shaw Industries, Inc. recently retained Dr. Laura C. Green, a noted toxicologist, to review claims in the media that synthetic turf athletic fields that utilize crumb-rubber as an infill material may pose a risk of cancer to those who use them, particularly children and adolescents. Dr. Green holds a B.A. with honors from the Department of…
Dave Johnson knew the drill, and you can bet there were times it drove him crazy. “After every soccer game, after every football game, we would make the entire team line up at one end of the field and walk down replacing divots as best as we could,” said Johnson, who spent 34 years as…
Artificial Lawn Maintenance Tips One of the perks of artificial turf is that requires much less water and maintenance than real grass. However, even synthetic grass does need some upkeep to stay lush and green year-round. Regular foot traffic, falling leaves, and pet waste are just a few factors that can diminish the appearance of…
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