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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…
Installing your own artificial turf is easy…as long as you have detailed instructions, all the proper tools, and some real experience working with artificial turf. We can give you the installation guide, and recommend some tools, but since you can’t get experience off the internet, we can give you the next best thing: some common turf…
The association’s new officers were chosen during the annual membership meeting in Atlanta ATLANTA, Ga. – During the Synthetic Turf Council 2015 Annual Membership Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 5-7, the association elected its new Board of Directors. Amy Brackin of Liberty will serve as the chairman of the board, which provides leadership and direction for…
More than 75 studies have shown artificial turf made from recycled tires to be safe for human exposure, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should tell the public that, according to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). “The U.S. toxicity limits for children’s toys are the lowest in the world,” ISRI said in its letter sent…
Artificial turf has been growing in popularity over the last 2 or 3 years as homeowners look for ways to keep their lawns green in this Northern California drought. And what’s not to love? Its luxuriant green blades look convincingly like real grass, but require much less maintenance and use almost no water. Better yet,…
The Houston Texans‘ J.J. Watt heard that his coach said the team would play in a parking lot if that’s the surface they were provided. “I’d have some objections if we were playing in a parking lot,” Watt said, to laughter. “But the turf, grass, doesn’t matter to me.” Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be historic.…
Climatologists predict a strong El Niño this winter and some Californians are hailing it as the end of the drought – and of their water conservation efforts. However, it’s too soon to celebrate just yet, and here’s why: – California has suffered a severe drought, probably the worst one in at least 500 years. We have…
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