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by Cleo O'Keefe 5 min read

How long does artificial turf last?

Well installed artificial turf should comfortably last over 20 years with little associated maintenance depending on the materials used and installation team.

What is the best adhesive for artificial turf?

Seaming tape is a perfect adhesive for fibrous material like artificial turf and will effectively mask any edges or seams of turf rolls. Synthetic turf glue is an adhesive generally made of urethane and is designed to bond the turf to a variety of substrates. This glue can be non-toxic and eco-friendly.

What is synthetic grass made of?

Miscellaneous. Artificial Grass. Synthetic grass can be made of a few different materials, usually nylon, polyethylene, or polypropylene. These are crafted into grass-like blades and the turf is designed by threading filaments through a mesh backing which is permeable to water.

What is a Class II road base?

Class II Road Base. Often used as a subbase for building construction, Class II Road Base is a highly compactable aggregate of crushed rock.

What is infill used for?

Infill. Infill is used to help weigh down the turf, assist with blade recovery, soften the feel under your feet , and depending on the actual infill you use, there may be other benefits (i.e. antimicrobial, prevents degradation, reduced heat consumption/overheating, odor control).

What is weed barrier cloth?

Also known as weed barrier cloth, this is generally a burlap-like material. The weed barrier is stretched across the ground to act as a hindrance to weed growth by blocking light and nutrients to root systems. This fabric can be made of synthetic, organic, or recycled materials.

What is a bender board?

A bender board is sold in coils for easy transport and is easier to bend and manipulate than wood. Alternatively a mow-strip is generally a concrete barrier that provides the same kind of edging but surrounds the lawn in a 6-8” strip. This can be crafted with pavers or concrete slabs, but requires more labor.

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